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VFL Fight Night 31 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Higgins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morton Marshall Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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225 cm
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140 lbs
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172 cm
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142 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Likes ground |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Higgins! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Morton Marshall Matthews! The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Higgins swats him away and circles back towards the center. Higgins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Marshall Matthews moves in looking to clinch but Higgins pushes him off. Higgins throws a nice looking combination but Marshall Matthews bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Higgins works over Marshall Matthews's head and body with a nice combination. Higgins swats away the attempt to clinch by Marshall Matthews. Higgins throws a series of punches but Marshall Matthews moves out of range. Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but Higgins is having none of it. Marshall Matthews is looking to clinch but Higgins is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marshall Matthews looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Higgins is fending him off so far but Marshall Matthews persists. Nope, Higgins circles away and we're back to standing. Higgins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marshall Matthews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Higgins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round. Marshall Matthews has managed to clinch.
Higgins takes an elbow to the temple. Marshall Matthews unloads a knee to the mid-section. Higgins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Marshall Matthews misses with a knee strike.
Marshall Matthews lands a knee to the body.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Higgins paws at him with a jab and circles away. Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A punch combination from Higgins misses. No joy there for Higgins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marshall Matthews moves in looking to clinch but Higgins pushes him off. Marshall Matthews is looking to clinch but Higgins is avoiding it.
No joy there for Higgins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Higgins cracks Marshall Matthews with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Higgins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Higgins keeps the fight on the outside. Marshall Matthews moves in looking to clinch but Higgins pushes him off. Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up. Marshall Matthews shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Higgins as he jumps to the side. Marshall Matthews dodges the punch combination from Higgins.
Higgins fails to land with a series of punches.
Higgins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marshall Matthews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Marshall Matthews fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. John Higgins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morton Marshall Matthews. Marshall Matthews fails with a takedown attempt. Marshall Matthews has closed the distance and engaged Higgins in a clinch.
Marshall Matthews has Higgins pressed against the ropes.
Marshall Matthews wants a takedown but no success here.
Marshall Matthews looking for a takedown. Marshall Matthews unloads a knee to the mid-section. Higgins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Marshall Matthews lands an elbow inside. Marshall Matthews's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Higgins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch.
Higgins misses with the combination.
Higgins tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Higgins swats away the attempt to clinch by Marshall Matthews. Higgins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morton Marshall Matthews dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Higgins fails to land with a series of punches.
Marshall Matthews shoots in but no luck this time. Marshall Matthews closes this distance looking for a takedown but Higgins circles away. Higgins avoids the head kick by Marshall Matthews.
A jab from Higgins finds it's way through Marshall Matthews's defenses. Higgins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Higgins misses with a wild combination.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but Higgins moves out of range. Higgins throws a shot to the body.
Morton Marshall Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Higgins lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round. Marshall Matthews is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Marshall Matthews is looking to clinch but Higgins is avoiding it.
John Higgins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Marshall Matthews avoids a punch combination nicely.
Higgins is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Marshall Matthews ducks right into an uppercut from Higgins. Marshall Matthews staying out of range there. Higgins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Higgins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Higgins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marshall Matthews is looking to clinch but Higgins is avoiding it.
That's two 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. Marshall Matthews misses with a takedown attempt - Higgins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. John Higgins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morton Marshall Matthews. Marshall Matthews clinches with his opponent.
Higgins avoiding damage as Marshall Matthews throws knees to the body.
Marshall Matthews swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Higgins prevents the takedown attempt.
Marshall Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Marshall Matthews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Higgins works over Marshall Matthews's head and body with a nice combination. Marshall Matthews shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Higgins as he avoids it easily. Marshall Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Marshall Matthews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but Higgins moves out of range. No joy there for Higgins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marshall Matthews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Higgins.
Marshall Matthews avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Higgins.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Marshall Matthews wants to clinch up but Higgins keeps it at a distance. Higgins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Higgins throws a nice looking combination but Marshall Matthews bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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. Marshall Matthews has a takedown stuffed. Marshall Matthews is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Higgins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Higgins lands a jab. Marshall Matthews tries for a takedown but Higgins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. John Higgins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Higgins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Higgins tries to bum rush Marshall Matthews with a series of wild strikes but Marshall Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Marshall Matthews closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Higgins will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marshall Matthews. Higgins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Higgins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Higgins connects with the punch. Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch but Higgins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Marshall Matthews misses with a takedown attempt - Higgins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Marshall Matthews moves in looking to clinch but Higgins pushes him off. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marshall Matthews clinches up with Higgins and pushes him back against the ropes. Marshall Matthews stalling in the clinch.
Marshall Matthews tries to pull guard but Higgins won't allow it.
John Higgins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morton Marshall Matthews.
That's one minute gone in the round. Marshall Matthews using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Higgins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The referee calls for Marshall Matthews to work.
Marshall Matthews fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Higgins is pressed up against the ropes. Marshall Matthews has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Higgins down to the mat. Higgins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Higgins lands with a straight right. Marshall Matthews didn't see that one coming. Higgins throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A bone on bone clash there as Marshall Matthews blocks the leg kick.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but Higgins moves out of range. Higgins tries to bum rush Marshall Matthews with a series of wild strikes but Marshall Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Higgins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Higgins throws a right and a left that Marshall Matthews avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. A punch combination from Higgins misses. Marshall Matthews doesn't manage to clinch there - Higgins circles away.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch there but Higgins circles away.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch but Higgins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Marshall Matthews closes the distance and clinches. Marshall Matthews is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Higgins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Higgins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Marshall Matthews tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch.
Higgins lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up but Higgins circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Higgins swinging wilding here.
Higgins throws a right and a left that Marshall Matthews avoids nicely. Higgins misses with a double jab.
Nice takedown defense from Higgins. No joy for Marshall Matthews on that attempt. Marshall Matthews tries to clinch there but Higgins circles away.
Marshall Matthews moves into the clinch successfully.
Marshall Matthews leaning his opponent against the ropes.
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. Higgins wants to break free but Marshall Matthews has control.
Higgins is trying to break free. Higgins gets underhooks to prevent Marshall Matthews's takedown attempt.
Higgins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marshall Matthews lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marshall Matthews using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Marshall Matthews gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Marshall Matthews keeps control of Higgins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Higgins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Higgins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Marshall Matthews stalling the fight.
Marshall Matthews fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Morton Marshall Matthews. I think Marshall Matthews 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 James Glass scores the fight for Morton Marshall Matthews! Judge William Gold scores the fight for Morton Marshall Matthews! Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Morton Marshall Matthews!
Morton Marshall Matthews wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Titus Napao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mike choppra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). choppra has chosen yes as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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170 cm
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165 lbs
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180 cm
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158 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Titus Napao! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, mike choppra! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Napao closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. choppra tries to buck Napao off but Napao is having none of it. Napao is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but choppra is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Napao tries to score with some ground and pound. choppra controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. choppra is looking for a sweep. choppra is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Napao off and has taken his back! Napao tries to escape the position.
Napao is trapped and choppra is scoring with shots to the head and body. choppra tries to keep control of the position but Napao is staying busy. Napao grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. choppra scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Napao turns into choppra and is now in his guard.
Napao stopping the sweep attempt from choppra. Napao controls the pace of the fight for a moment. choppra trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. choppra tries to land a sweep but no joy. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Napao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. choppra is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Napao shoots in but choppra avoids the takedown attempt easily. Napao blocks a jab. choppra is looking to clinch but Napao is avoiding it.
Napao gets a takedown into half guard. choppra is trying to maintain the position but Napao is very close to passing his half guard. Napao is looking to take a break and control but choppra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Napao content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. choppra is looking for a sweep. Napao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. choppra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Napao looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Napao is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. choppra doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Napao. choppra is trying to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Napao has a takedown stuffed. Napao gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. choppra sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Napao's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Napao misses with some strikes from the bottom.
choppra wants to take a breather but Napao is having none of it. choppra works his foot free and advances to mount. A nice elbow there by choppra. choppra cracks Napao with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
choppra scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Napao?
Napao is trying desperately to improve position. Napao is breathing heavily. Napao is squirming around, avoiding choppra's attempts to control the action. Napao wants to control but choppra is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A nice elbow there by choppra. choppra lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
choppra pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. choppra working away from the top, dropping strikes. Napao can't escape the position.
choppra breaks from Napao's wrist control and lands an elbow. The referee warns Napao that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Napao in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. choppra looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Napao is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Napao manages to regain half guard. Good work. Napao blocking the ground and pound attempt from choppra. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mike choppra dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
choppra dodges the punch combination from Napao.
choppra changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Napao closes this distance looking for a takedown but choppra circles away. Napao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Napao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. choppra digs a good body shot into Napao's ribs. choppra takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. A decent looking cross lands there for choppra. Napao looks for a takedown but choppra sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Titus Napao. That's going to take a lot out of him. Napao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with choppra but choppra pushes him off and we're back to square one. choppra thuds a left hand into Napao's body. Napao tries for a takedown but choppra circles away easily and choppra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. choppra stuffs the takedown. Napao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and choppra counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fight stays on the outside here - choppra looks like he's thinking about clinching though. choppra shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. choppra advances position into side control! choppra landing strikes. choppra looks up at the clock and then as Napao takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, choppra smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
choppra wants to take a breather but Napao manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for choppra. Napao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. choppra doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. choppra manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. choppra distracts Napao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. choppra distracts Napao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. choppra wants to control from the top but Napao keeps moving. choppra stands up over Napao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Napao can't keep his opponent in guard - choppra advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. choppra takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. choppra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. mike choppra has got the better of the ground game so far. choppra lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. choppra trying to control the pace. choppra prevents Napao from improving his position. choppra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Napao keeps working. Napao wants to control but choppra is keeping busy and won't allow it. Napao slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Napao keeping moving, preventing choppra from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. choppra trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. choppra looking to sit in guard and control but Napao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. choppra is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. choppra throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
choppra working a defensive guard here.
Napao advances position into side control! Napao trying to control the position but choppra is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. choppra gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! choppra is desperately trying to improve his position but Napao has a good base and remains in mount. choppra wants to hold on but Napao pushes him away. choppra can't escape the position.
choppra is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Napao trying to control but choppra is having none of it. choppra slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Napao is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
choppra trying to control here.
choppra is not content to let Napao control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mike choppra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! 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.
Napao decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Napao is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. choppra doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Napao. Napao tries to pass the half guard into mount. choppra knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. choppra gets full guard. choppra trying to keep a closed guard but Napao is proving a slippery customer.
Napao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. choppra is keeping the position for now. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Both fighters are breathing heavily. choppra is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. choppra fails in his attempt to clinch. choppra misses with a straight right. choppra shoots for a takedown but Napao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. choppra cracks Napao with a good jab. Horrible takedown by choppra or perhaps it was just good defense by Napao which made him look bad. choppra is looking to clinch but Napao is avoiding it.
choppra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Napao instigates a clinch. Napao manages to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as choppra accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. choppra trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Napao throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Napao looking to control.
choppra is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Napao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Napao has momentary wrist control but choppra slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. choppra decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. choppra looks to clinch and Napao moves into the clinch. Napao is pressed up against the ropes. choppra has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Napao down to the mat. Napao avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Titus Napao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mike choppra. choppra tries to clinch there but Napao circles away.
Napao closes the distance and clinches up with choppra, looking for a takedown. Napao pushes choppra against the ropes but choppra circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Napao closes the distance and clinches. choppra tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Napao just stands there and leans against the ropes. choppra tries for a takedown but Napao manages to get underhooks.
Napao has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. choppra avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. choppra tries to pull guard but Napao won't allow it.
Napao gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, choppra regains guard.
choppra throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
choppra keeping moving, preventing Napao from controlling successfully. choppra bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Napao's guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! choppra trying to control the position from guard on top but Napao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. choppra is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. choppra landing with the ground and pound. choppra sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Napao's guard. choppra working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Napao wants to improve his position but choppra is controlling well.
choppra is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Napao! Napao is desperately trying to improve his position but choppra has a good base and remains in mount. Napao taking shots to the head. choppra trying to control but Napao is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. choppra unloading with bombs! choppra avoids the attempt from Napao to control. choppra trying to control but he's not successful this time. choppra scoring with strikes but Napao is staying in there. choppra working Napao over with strikes here. Napao is in all sorts of trouble here.
choppra is in the full mount, landing strikes. Napao working to try and regain half guard.
choppra lands a big shot there that rocks Napao but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Napao is trying desperately to improve position.
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 Titus Napao. I think choppra 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 James Ackerman scores the fight for mike choppra! Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for mike choppra! Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for mike choppra!
mike choppra wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fox has chosen Hardrock Hallelujah {Lordi} as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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153 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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, Jose Akiyama! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Desmond Fox! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Akiyama thows a left - swing and a miss! Fox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. No joy there for Akiyama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akiyama connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fox momentarily.
Akiyama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Akiyama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Akiyama pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Akiyama misses with a straight right. Akiyama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Akiyama misses the target. Akiyama misses with an uppercut. Fox saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fox dodges the punch combination from Akiyama.
Fox has a takedown stuffed. Akiyama throws a series of punches but Fox moves out of range. Akiyama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akiyama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fox moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Akiyama lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Akiyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akiyama misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Akiyama throws an overhand right that lands on Fox's shoulder, as Fox tries to avoid the shot. Akiyama throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Akiyama throws a hook but Fox avoids it easily. Fox looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Akiyama is fending him off so far but Fox persists. Nope, Akiyama circles away and we're back to standing. Akiyama misses with a double jab.
Akiyama moves in looking to clinch but Fox pushes him off. Akiyama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Akiyama is breathing heavily. Akiyama misses with a straight left. Akiyama tries to bum rush Fox with a series of wild strikes but Fox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akiyama throws out the jab. Akiyama is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Nice sprawl there from Akiyama as Fox shoots in. Jose Akiyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond Fox. Akiyama shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Fox counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Akiyama! The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Akiyama avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fox.
Fox throwing strikes here but Akiyama is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Akiyama is trying desperately to improve position. Fox has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Akiyama is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Fox thowing shots but they're missing. Fox swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Desmond Fox!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Francis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Jones! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Francis! The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Jones looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Francis just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands with a kick to the temple. Francis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Francis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Francis lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Adam Jones has been cut. Francis lands a huge takedown. Jones is out but the ref is slow to react and Francis lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Jones lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Francis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Countash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Longson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Longson has chosen its a fight as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jerry Countash! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Longson! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Countash is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Longson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Countash! Longson is working for a guillotine from mount but Countash frees his head quite easily.
Longson is working for a guillotine from mount but Countash frees his head quite easily.
Countash tries to lock up and control but Longson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Countash is trying desperately to improve position. Longson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Countash has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Countash gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Countash is trying to maintain the position but Longson is very close to passing his half guard. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Countash is defending against the submission attempts here by Longson.
Longson is trying to work for a kimura but Countash is defending well.
Longson looks gassed! Longson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Countash defends it well. Countash looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Countash is trying to get back to full guard. Countash is defending against the submission attempts here by Longson.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Countash is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Longson pulls his head out easily. Longson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Countash has managed to free his arm - good work. Countash manages to get to full guard.
Countash pushes Longson off and gets back to his feet.
Countash digs a good body shot into Longson's ribs. Jerry Countash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Longson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horrible takedown by Longson or perhaps it was just good defense by Countash which made him look bad. Longson swats away the attempt to clinch by Countash. Countash tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Countash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Countash dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Countash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Longson keeps the fight on the outside. Countash tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Countash tries to clinch but Longson moves out of range. Countash tries to close the distance and clinch but Longson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anthony Longson will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Countash throws a one two combo.
Longson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Countash swivels and escapes. Countash throws a nice looking combination but Longson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Countash doesn't manage to clinch there - Longson circles away.
Countash wants to slow Longson down by chopping away at his legs. Countash throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Longson is breathing heavily. Countash fails with an attempt to clinch.
Longson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round. Longson moves out of range of the body kick from Countash.
Countash shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Countash thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Countash wants to pass the guard but Longson is keeping the position. Longson looking for a triangle here. Countash is fighting it but it looks tight! Longson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Countash is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Anthony Longson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Pimenta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and nic ola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pedro Pimenta has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pedro Pimenta! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, nic ola! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pimenta misses with a hook. ola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. ola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pimenta tries for a takedown but ola sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. ola decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Pimenta trying to control but ola postures up.
ola is working for a submission of some sort.
ola is looking for a kimura here.
Pimenta trying to control here.
ola is looking for submissions but instead, Pimenta has regained full guard.
ola is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pimenta is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pimenta has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round. ola had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Pimenta is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. ola Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Pimenta's back instead. Pimenta preventing the rear naked choke attempt from ola. ola is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pimenta defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. ola looks gassed! Pimenta manages to reverse the position and now he's in ola's guard. Nice work there by Pimenta.
Pimenta trying to control but ola is working from the bottom.
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. ola preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. ola had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Pimenta is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. ola Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Pimenta's back instead. ola is trying to stick to Pimenta's back but Pimenta is turning into ola. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in ola's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pimenta. Pimenta looking to pass the guard. Pimenta cracks ola with a solid left hand. ola is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Pimenta gets to his feet - ola follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round. ola plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from ola. Pimenta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pimenta. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Pimenta. That's going to take a lot out of him. ola connects with a high kick. Pimenta misses with a takedown attempt - ola sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. ola lands a head kick. Pimenta smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Pimenta blocks a head kick by ola.
ola is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. ola throws a head kick that Pimenta semi-blocks.
ola throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pimenta. The fight moves into the clinch position. ola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pimenta backwards. ola misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round. ola throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pimenta blocks it with crossed arms. ola misses with a knee strike.
ola lands a nice knee to the body. ola is struggling to control the position. ola prevents the takedown attempt.
ola lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pimenta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pimenta takes a knee right on the jaw!
ola keeps control of Pimenta as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Pimenta jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as ola walks away with a smile on his face. Pimenta gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. ola misses with a takedown attempt - Pimenta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. ola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pimenta swats him away and circles back towards the center. ola tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Pimenta paws at him with a jab and circles away. Pimenta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
ola gets caught flat footed, as Pimenta shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. ola tries to land a sweep but no joy. ola keeping moving, preventing Pimenta from controlling successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
nic ola dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
ola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
ola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Nice takedown defense from ola. No joy for Pimenta on that attempt. Pimenta takes a head kick and keeps coming.
ola lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. ola throws a nice head kick!
ola throws a head kick but Pimenta moves out of range.
A head kick misses from ola. ola scores with a takedown into Pimenta's guard. ola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pimenta swivels though and keeps the full guard. ola postures up.
ola drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pimenta manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now ola has Pimenta in his guard. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. ola has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pimenta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pimenta wants to stand but ola is controlling his posture from full guard. ola working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pimenta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pimenta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Pimenta stands up and waves to ola to follow him. ola rushes Pimenta and presses him up against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. ola with a knee to the head.
ola with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
ola scores with a knee to the head.
Pimenta avoiding damage as ola throws knees to the body.
Pimenta is trying to break the clinch but ola has him pressed against the ropes. Pimenta has had enough of the clinch but ola keeps him there for the moment. ola with a knee to the head.
Pimenta is trying to break the clinch but ola has him pressed against the ropes. Pimenta is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. ola with a knee to the head.
Pimenta struggles to land a body shot inside as ola controls his hands.
Pimenta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but ola has him pressed against the ropes. ola tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pimenta is trying to break free. ola connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pimenta's face.
Pimenta takes an elbow to the forehead. ola using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pimenta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
ola with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Pimenta fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. ola misses with a knee to the head. Pimenta misses with a hook to the ribs.
ola ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. ola no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. ola is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pimenta advances to half guard. ola actively working from the bottom here. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. ola is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pimenta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pimenta's back! Pimenta defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Pimenta looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. ola is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pimenta tries to escape but ola has the hooks in and won't let him break free. ola looking for the choke from the back. Pimenta preventing the rear naked choke attempt from ola. Pimenta is trying to defend against the choke here but ola has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. ola Tightens the hold and Pimenta taps out furiously! ola displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). nic ola!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knight's entrance music is Let's Fighting Love. A fine choice. Durden has chosen Let the bodies hit the floor as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Will Knight! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyler Durden! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Knight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
Will Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Durden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Knight misses with a few strikes there.
Durden gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Durden scores with a shoulder strike. Knight drops down looking for an ankle pick but Durden pulls his leg out and moves away.
Durden instigates a clinch. Knight wants to break the clinch but can't.
Durden misses with a punch on the inside.
Durden breaks from the clinch.
Durden avoids the body shot from Knight.
Knight shoots in looking for a takedown. Durden tries to sprawl out of it but Knight keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Durden manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Knight fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Durden, pushing him back against the ropes. Knight wants to break the clinch but can't.
Durden is pressed up against the ropes. Knight has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Durden down to the mat. Durden avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him. Knight has a takedown stuffed. Knight stuns Durden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Good work by Knight as he checks the leg kick. Knight shoots in for a double leg but Durden sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Durden tries to clinch up. Knight shoots in and drives through. Durden sprawls well. Knight misses with the combination.
Knight will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Knight is breathing heavily. Knight throws a hook but Durden avoids it easily. Knight tries to clinch there but Durden circles away.
Knight keeps the fight on the outside. Durden gets a clinch. Durden lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Nice elbow from Durden. Durden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Knight closes this distance looking for a takedown but Durden circles away. Durden misses with a takedown attempt - Knight sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Knight shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Knight trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Durden manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! There's a bit of a scramble here and now Knight is on top in guard.
Knight thows a big elbow that misses. Knight throws a strike but Durden rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Durden wants to get up but he can't break Knight's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Durden preventing the sweep. Durden stands up from Knight's guard - Durden perhaps looking for a knockout. Knight shoots and misses and Durden counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Knight is trying to get back to full guard. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Knight wants to get back to full guard but Durden has passed into side control. Knight really wants to buck Durden off and get back to his feet. Knight is desperately trying to improve his position but Durden has a good base and remains in mount. Knight is squirming around, avoiding Durden's attempts to control the action. Knight is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Durden dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Knight misses with a takedown attempt enabling Durden to counter with a crisp jab. Knight wants to clinch and Durden counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Knight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Durden backwards. Knight looking for a takedown. Durden lands a shot to the body. Durden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Knight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Durden circles away quickly and effectively. Durden moves out of range of the strikes. Durden wants to clinch. Durden throws out a leg kick but Knight moves out of range and Durden only half commits. Knight throws a series of punches but Durden moves out of range. Knight closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Knight lands in his opponent's guard. Durden keeping full guard, as Knight tries to pass. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Knight wants to control from the top but Durden keeps moving. Durden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Knight is in close to Durden's body, working some short punches and elbows. Knight advances to half guard. Durden taking some punishment here, with Knight in his half guard. Knight wants to take a breather but Durden is having none of it.
That's two 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. Knight lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Durden is looking to escape. Knight missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Knight missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Durden pushes Knight off looking to stand but Knight dives back in and keeps control.
Knight thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Durden to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Knight advances to half guard. Durden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Knight. Knight throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Knight throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Knight thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Knight prevents Durden from standing back up.
Durden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Knight is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Durden is just riding it out for now. Knight eventually gives up the hold.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Durden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knight.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Durden doesn't manage to clinch there - Knight circles away.
Durden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knight. Knight clinches but Durden breaks the clinch and Durden counters by clinching up. Knight blocks an elbow strike from Durden.
Durden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Knight wants to clinch and Durden holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Knight wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Knight pulls guard effortlessly. Knight wants to get back to his feet but Durden passes into half guard.
Knight wants to improve his position but Durden is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Will Knight will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Durden is looking to clinch. Durden takes one to the chin there. Durden darts in trying to clinch letting Knight counter with a right hand. Knight throws a series of strikes that have Durden backpedaling.
It looks like Tyler Durden has been cut. Knight fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Durden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knight swats him away and circles back towards the center. Knight misses with a wild body shot. Durden fails with the takedown. Durden fails in his attempt to clinch. Durden takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Knight shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Durden counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Durden lands with a short shot to the head. Durden keeps control of Knight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Knight manages to break the clinch.
Durden looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Durden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Durden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knight connects with a good right hand that stumbles Durden. Durden circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Knight lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A telegraphed right hand from Knight misses the target. Knight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durden moves away from the strike by Knight. Durden fails in his attempt to clinch. Knight forces Durden back against the ropes and clinches. Durden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Durden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knight.
Knight is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Durden pulls him back up using the underhooks. Durden lands a body shot. Durden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Knight closes this distance looking for a takedown but Durden circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him. Knight gets a takedown into half guard. Knight thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Knight trying to control from Durden's half guard. Durden has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Durden manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A punch combination from Knight misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fight stays on the outside here - Durden looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Knight avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knight stuffs the takedown. Knight lands a jab. Knight doesn't manage to clinch there - Durden circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knight looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Will Knight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Durden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knight throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Durden's waist but Durden gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knight off to one side. Knight with a poor takedown and Durden moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Durden just misses with a elbow thrown towards Knight's brow. Knight tries for a takedown but Durden manages to get underhooks.
Durden misses with a knee to the head. Durden lands an elbow inside. Durden lands with a right to the head. Durden lands an elbow inside that Knight shrugs off. Durden throws a knee to the head but misses.
Durden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knight.
Knight dodges an elbow strike from Durden.
Knight tries for a takedown but Durden manages to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Durden. Knight wants a takedown.
Durden throws a knee to the head but misses.
Durden manages to break the clinch.
Durden gets caught flat footed, as Knight shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Knight stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Durden swivels though and keeps the full guard. Knight advances to half guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Knight is looking to take a break and control but Durden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Will Knight showed his dominance in that final round. I think Knight has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Will Knight! Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Will Knight! Judge William Gold scores the fight for Will Knight!
Will Knight wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jay Higgins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jiujitsu freak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jiujitsu freak acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Higgins! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, jiujitsu freak! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Higgins blocks a head kick by freak.
Higgins drives through with a takedown into guard. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. freak throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
freak throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Higgins wants to get up but he can't break freak's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. freak is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Higgins wanted to stand there but freak had control of the position. Higgins is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but freak has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Higgins is looking to defend but freak has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Higgins! freak pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Higgins taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). jiujitsu freak!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angelo Meroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Dillon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Angelo Meroni! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Dillon! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dillon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Meroni misses with the combination.
Dillon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Dillon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Meroni moves in looking to clinch but Dillon pushes him off. Dillon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Meroni - that will leave a mark!
Dillon misses with a few strikes there.
Danga de danga de dang - Dillon scores with a four punch combination! Dillon throws a nice looking combination but Meroni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Meroni tries to clinch there but Dillon circles away.
Dillon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Angelo Meroni has been cut. Dillon has a takedown stuffed. A punch combination from Dillon misses. Meroni looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Dillon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Meroni throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round. Meroni fails to land the takedown. Meroni clobbers Dillon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Dillon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Meroni is trying to get back to full guard. Dillon is trying to control the action in half guard but Meroni is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Meroni moves into full guard.
Dillon wants to get up but he can't break Meroni's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Dillon looks gassed! Dillon postures up in Meroni's guard and throws a big left but Meroni blocks it. Meroni controls Dillon momentarily but Dillon frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dillon stands up from guard. Let's bang! Meroni blocks a head kick by Dillon.
Dillon throws a series of punches but Meroni avoids them all with ease. Dillon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meroni manages to avoid it. Meroni will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angelo Meroni. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dillon misses with a few strikes there.
Meroni closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dillon to the mat! Dillon manages to get full guard. Dillon is looking to stand up but Meroni isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Meroni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dillon is keeping the position for now. Meroni wants to get up but he can't break Dillon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Dillon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Meroni looking to sit in guard and control but Dillon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Dillon is in close to Meroni's body, working some short punches and elbows. Meroni wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Meroni avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dillon scores with a jab to the head.
Dillon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Meroni counters with a right hand to the body. Dillon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Meroni moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Dillon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Meroni fails in his attempt to clinch. Dillon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dillon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Dillon misses with a few strikes there.
Dillon misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dillon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Meroni as he avoids it easily. Some wild striking there from Dillon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Dillon dominated that round. The cut man is working on Angelo Meroni's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Dillon throws a head kick but Meroni moves out of range.
Meroni moves in looking to clinch but Dillon pushes him off. Dillon throws a series of punches but Meroni avoids them all with ease. Meroni closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dillon circles away. Meroni fails with the takedown. Meroni tries to close the distance and clinch but Dillon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Meroni dodges the punch combination from Dillon.
A right-left combo lands from Dillon. Meroni dodges the punch combination from Dillon.
Dillon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Good shot there by Dillon. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Dillon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Meroni's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Meroni not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dillon stands up from guard. Let's bang! Roger Dillon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A kick lands to the mid section there for Meroni. Dillon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Meroni tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dillon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Dillon stands up. Meroni scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Dillon wants to control but Meroni is keeping busy and won't allow it. Dillon is not content to let Meroni control the position. Dillon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Meroni is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dillon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Meroni. Dillon tries to get to full guard but Meroni has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Meroni is tying to control. Dillon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Meroni trying to pass the guard but Dillon defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Dillon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dillon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Meroni looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Dillon happy to just control the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Meroni tries to buck Dillon off but Dillon is having none of it. Dillon happy to just control the position for now. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Dillon decides to stand back up. Dillon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. The fight stays on the outside here - Meroni looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Meroni fails miserably with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angelo Meroni. That's going to take a lot out of him. Some wild striking there from Dillon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Dillon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Angelo Meroni's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A right-left combo lands from Dillon. Meroni tries to clinch up but Dillon circles away and keeps his distance. Nice sprawl there from Meroni as Dillon shoots in. Meroni misses with a leg kick. Dillon connects with the punch. Roger Dillon seems to be getting the better of the standup. Dillon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dillon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Meroni counters with a good low kick that Dillon was not able to check. Meroni wants to clinch up but Dillon keeps it at a distance. Dillon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Meroni to counter with a crisp jab. Dillon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meroni looks for a takedown but Dillon sprawls well. Meroni slips a jab and a cross from Dillon.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Dillon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dillon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Meroni counters with a takedown into side control. Dillon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Meroni asserts his dominance and retains side control. Meroni trying to control the action but Dillon is working from the bottom. Dillon tries to improve position but can't. Meroni wants to control but Dillon is keeping him busy. Dillon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Meroni is looking to control Dillon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Meroni avoid being mounted? Dillon gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Dillon throws a head kick but Meroni moves out of range.
Dillon stalks Meroni and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Meroni's face. Meroni staggers backwards, shaken. Dillon lands a lovely overhand right. Dillon avoids the head kick by Meroni.
Dillon's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Dillon duly obliges. Meroni fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Dillon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dillon lands in his opponent's guard. Meroni wants to control but Dillon passes easily into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dillon wants to stand but Meroni has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Meroni tries to get to full guard but Dillon has control of the leg. Meroni missing with punches from the bottom.
Dillon drops an elbow to the side of Meroni's head.
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. Meroni trying to hold on to Dillon's head to control him but Dillon postures up.
Dillon escapes and gets back to his feet. Dillon scores with a one two! Meroni had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Jab from Dillon. Dillon shoots in but Meroni avoids the takedown attempt easily. Angelo Meroni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Dillon. Meroni tries for a takedown but Dillon circles away easily enabling Dillon to counter with a crisp jab. Meroni avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dillon!
Dillon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Angelo Meroni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dillon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meroni fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight! Roger Dillon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Dillon 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 James Atkins scores the fight for Roger Dillon! Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Roger Dillon! Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Roger Dillon!
Roger Dillon wins by unanimous decision!
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