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Cage Legends 34 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Klein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by a great song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Aaron Klein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan James!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klein looks for a takedown but James sprawls well.
No luck for Klein with that takedown attempt.
Klein fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Klein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klein closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.
Klein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Klein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.
Klein looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Klein working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on James's thigh. James counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Klein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klein stopping the sweep attempt from James.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James keeping full guard, as Klein tries to pass.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
James looking to control.
Klein slips nicely into half guard.
Klein moves nicely into side control.
Klein is breathing heavily.
Klein is trying to get an arm triangle but James is defending well.
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.
Klein goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, James rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Klein's guard! Nice work there by James!
James is stalling in the full guard.
Klein is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James forces his way into half guard.
James wants to take a breather but Klein is having none of it.
James is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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.
Klein is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James trying to control the action but Klein is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nathan James will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
James has Klein up against the cage in a clinch.
Klein is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Klein prevents the takedown attempt.
James drops down looking for an ankle pick but Klein pulls his leg out and moves away.
James stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klein drives through with a takedown into guard.
Klein passes easily into side control. Nice work.
James is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James stops Klein from passing to mount.
Klein looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
James tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Klein wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Klein wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by James, who protects the arm well.
Klein tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Klein has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
James tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Klein presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Klein wants to take James's back here but James is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klein is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. James is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. James flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Klein anticipates the leg and manages to get behind James and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Klein slips an arm under James chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Klein has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Klein is squeezing on James like an anaconda would it's prey. James fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aaron Klein!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between AIDEN TAYLOR (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damon Hektor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, AIDEN TAYLOR!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Damon Hektor!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TAYLOR fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hektor sprawls well initially but TAYLOR persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
TAYLOR trying to control the action but Hektor is working from the bottom.
TAYLOR is working for a kimura but Hektor is defending it quite comfortably.
TAYLOR is looking for a kimura but Hektor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for TAYLOR to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hektor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
TAYLOR drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hektor looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hektor looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hektor!
Hektor trying to control the action but TAYLOR is working from the bottom.
TAYLOR is trying to control Hektor's posture but Hektor avoids it.
Hektor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hektor has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hektor blocks TAYLOR's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hektor moves to back control.
Hektor is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hektor is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. TAYLOR has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Hektor has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! TAYLOR taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Hektor doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Damon Hektor!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fickel Groober (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaz Ghonda (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 White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Fickel Groober!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gaz Ghonda!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghonda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Groober slips a jab and a cross from Ghonda.
Groober throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Groober swings for the body but Ghonda moves out of range.
Groober takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Fickel Groober has been cut.
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!
Ghonda catches Groober napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Groober to the canvas!
Ghonda would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Groober managing to control the position.
Ghonda is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Groober has a closed guard, preventing Ghonda from standing up.
Groober wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghonda wants to get up but he can't break Groober's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ghonda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Groober keeping moving, preventing Ghonda from controlling successfully.
Groober keeping full guard, as Ghonda tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghonda trying to control but Groober is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ghonda throws a nice head kick!
Ghonda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghonda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Groober darts in and clinches Ghonda up against the cage.
Ghonda wants a takedown but no success here.
Groober pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ghonda darts in trying to clinch
enabling Groober to counter with a crisp jab.
Groober drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Groober's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Groober pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ghonda is keeping the position for now.
Ghonda wants to sweep here but Groober controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groober is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ghonda manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ghonda punching from mount but Groober doing a good job of avoiding damage.
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.
Groober is squirming around, avoiding Ghonda's attempts to control the action.
Ghonda is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Groober has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ghonda looks gassed!
Groober tries to hold on but Ghonda pushes him away.
Groober really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ghonda tries to control but Groober wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Groober sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaz Ghonda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fickel Groober's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ghonda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fickel Groober is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ghonda tries to clinch
and Groober counters with a shoot takedown. Ghonda fights it but they end up in guard.
Groober might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Groober is stalling in the full guard.
Groober stands and steps away. Ghonda gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groober circles away from the clinch attempt
and Groober counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ghonda looking for a takedown.
Ghonda is trying to stall.
Ghonda is trying to break free.
Ghonda is breathing heavily.
Ghonda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Groober's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ghonda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ghonda avoids the head kick by Groober.
Ghonda tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Groober counters with a shoot takedown. Ghonda fights it but they end up in guard.
Groober is pushing down on Ghonda's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ghonda is fighting to maintain full guard but Groober has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghonda trying to control here.
Groober controlling the action here.
Groober works his way into side control.
Ghonda tries to escape but Groober is in control.
Groober staying calm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groober's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Fickel Groober just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Danga de danga de dang - Ghonda scores with a four punch combination!
Ghonda misses with a series of wild punches.
Groober blocks a head kick by Ghonda.
Ghonda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Groober counters with a series of strikes. Ghonda will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fickel Groober has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaz Ghonda.
Ghonda tries to keep at a distance but Groober has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Groober jumps into guard, dragging Ghonda to the mat.
Groober has a closed guard, preventing Ghonda from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fickel Groober dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fickel Groober's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Groober.
Ghonda is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Groober asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ghonda is looking to reverse the position.
Groober advances nicely into full mount.
Groober looking to control and managing it successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groober seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ghonda for as long as he can get away with.
Ghonda wants to control but Groober is having none of it.
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.
Ghonda is desperately trying to improve his position but Groober has a good base and remains in mount.
Ghonda is trying to stand.
Groober controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Fickel Groober just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Ghonda clinches but Groober breaks the clinch
and Groober counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ghonda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Groober walks away with a smile on his face. Ghonda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ghonda tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Groober holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Groober works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Groober pulls guard effortlessly.
Ghonda won't allow Groober to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groober is pulling down on Ghonda's head. It's preventing any offense from Ghonda, at least for the moment.
Ghonda trying to control the position from guard on top but Groober is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghonda stopping the sweep attempt from Groober.
Groober wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Groober keeping moving, preventing Ghonda from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fickel Groober showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Groober 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 Richard Clark scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Gaz Ghonda!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Blocko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blocko has chosen Du Hast by Rammstein as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Gordon Maxwell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to El Blocko's chin.
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273 lbs
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283 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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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, Gordon Maxwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, El Blocko!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Maxwell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Some wild striking there from Maxwell.
Blocko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blocko dodges the punch combination from Maxwell.
Blocko throws a combination that misses
and Maxwell counters with a three punch combo that has Blocko backing up. Blocko nods at Maxwell to acknowledge the strikes.
Blocko tries to land a leg kick but Maxwell saw it coming and moves away.
Blocko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blocko throws a head kick but Maxwell moves out of range.
Maxwell drops Blocko with a right and a left! Maxwell comes rushing in but Blocko regains his composure and manages to keep Maxwell in guard.
Blocko is rocked!
It looks like El Blocko has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maxwell pushing down on Blocko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Blocko is still in real trouble! Can Maxwell finish him?
Blocko is trying to stand up here but Maxwell is controlling him well.
Blocko seems to have recovered his senses.
Blocko looks gassed!
Maxwell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Maxwell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maxwell trying to control from half guard but Blocko is working away.
Blocko wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blocko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maxwell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blocko tries to kick Maxwell off but Maxwell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Maxwell passes to full mount!
Blocko is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blocko in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Maxwell looking to finish Blocko with some ground and pound. This is bad for Blocko!
That has opened up El Blocko's cut even more.
Maxwell lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
El Blocko's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at El Blocko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gordon Maxwell!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between dylan bombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and aadam bird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). dylan bombo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to aadam bird's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, dylan bombo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, aadam bird!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bird shoots in and drives through. bombo sprawls well.
bird feints and as bombo raises his hands in defense, bird changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
bird is fighting to break bombo's control of his arms but bombo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
bird throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
bombo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
bombo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can bird hang on?
bird is wriggling around trying to escape.
bird is trying to reverse the position but instead bombo has taken his back - oops!
bombo has the hooks in. bird is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
bird turns into bombo and is now in his guard.
bird throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
bombo pulls bird in close to prevent any damage.
bird really doesn't want to stay on the ground with bombo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
bird is working bombo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bombo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
bombo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
bird tries to free his leg and advance position but bombo is retaining full guard.
bombo looking for a sweep. Not yet bombo, not yet.
bombo is working hard here to advance position.
bird pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. bombo is keeping the position for now.
bombo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. bird manages to get himself to full guard.
bird is working an open guard so bombo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
bird changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. bombo tries to avoid it but bird manages to keep hold of a leg and drag bombo to the ground. bombo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
bird looks gassed!
bird shoots in looking for a takedown. bombo tries to sprawl out of it but bird keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. bombo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
dylan bombo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of aadam bird.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from bombo as bird shoots in.
bombo drives through with a takedown into guard.
bombo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of bird's head.
bombo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bird throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
bombo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
bird looking for a sweep. Not yet bird, not yet.
bombo stands up from bird's guard - bombo perhaps looking for a knockout.
bombo with a poor takedown
and bird counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
bird lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
bird missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
bird seems to be looking for submissions.
bombo is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
bird is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
bombo blocking the ground and pound attempt from bird.
bird trying to pass the guard but bombo defending well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
bird shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and bombo counters with a nice double leg into side control. bird won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
bird is looking to regain half guard here but bombo keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
bird manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
dylan bombo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
bird with a lazy takedown attempt
and bombo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
bombo moves nicely into side control.
bombo is staying tight to bird's torso, preventing him from escaping.
bird is not content to let bombo control the position.
bombo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
bird tries to buck bombo off but bombo is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
bombo decides to stand back up. bombo steps back and let's bird get back to his feet.
bird with a poor takedown
and bombo counters with a shoot takedown. bird fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bird tries to land a sweep but no joy.
bombo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
bird wants to sweep here but bombo controlling him for the moment.
bombo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
bird bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in bombo's guard.
bird is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! bombo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! bombo has escaped and now he's on top!
bird keeping moving, preventing bombo from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
bird bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in bombo's guard.
bombo can't keep his opponent in guard - bird advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
bird is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
bird not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
bombo trying to hold on to bird's head to control him but bird postures up.
bombo wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bird takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
bombo wants to control but bird is keeping busy.
bird is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
bombo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
bird shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
bird throws a big right hand that misses.
bird loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
bird postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! bombo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of bird, into his guard.
bombo wants to control from the top but bird keeps moving.
bird throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
bombo cracks bird with a solid left hand.
bird wants to sweep but no luck.
bird keeping moving, preventing bombo from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
dylan bombo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
bird fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. bombo sprawls well initially but bird persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
bombo trying to hold on to bird's head to control him but bird postures up.
bird looks to land a strike but bombo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
bird must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
bird with a flurry of punches that miss.
bird throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as bombo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
bird loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
bird trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but bombo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
bombo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bird working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from bombo.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
bird with a poor takedown
and bombo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
bombo seems to be working for a kimura but bird defends the submission attempt.
bird is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
bombo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but bird does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. bird manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
bird doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
bombo controls from within his opponent's guard.
bird tries to land a sweep but no joy.
bombo wants to get up but he can't break bird's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
bombo trying to control the position from guard on top but bird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
bird throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
bird tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
bombo tries for a takedown but bird circles away easily
and bird counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
bird is nestled in close to bombo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
bird thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed bombo's head.
bird lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
bird throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
dylan bombo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
bird trying to pass the guard but bombo defending well.
bombo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from bird.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
bird seems to be working for a kimura but bombo defends the submission attempt.
bird lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
bird shoots and misses
and bombo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in bird's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
bird punching from the bottom.
bombo trying to control but bird is working from the bottom.
bombo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
bird throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
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 dylan bombo.
Well bombo 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for dylan bombo!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for dylan bombo!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for dylan bombo!
dylan bombo wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BATT SMITH (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mariusz Pudzianowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, BATT SMITH!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pudzianowski cracks SMITH with a big right hand and SMITH goes down!
SMITH is rocked!
It looks like BATT SMITH has been cut.
Pudzianowski throwing strikes but missing.
SMITH is still in real trouble! Can Pudzianowski finish him?
Pudzianowski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on SMITH, up you get!
SMITH seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pudzianowski drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks SMITH right on the button. SMITH goes down! Pudzianowski follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Pudzianowski gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mariusz Pudzianowski!
Mariusz Pudzianowski retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince Nana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre comes to the cage accompanied by Big Things Poppin. Nana has chosen Diamonds From Sierra Leone as his entrance music. Thiago St Pierre has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago St Pierre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Prince Nana!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre clinches up against the cage.
St Pierre throws a knee to the head but misses.
St Pierre breaks from the clinch.
Nana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nana shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has St Pierre pinned against the cage. St Pierre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Prince Nana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Pierre closes the distance and pushes Nana back into the cage.
Nana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but St Pierre has him pressed against the cage.
Nana tries to pull guard but St Pierre won't allow it.
St Pierre misses with a knee to the head.
Nana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
St Pierre gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Prince Nana has been cut.
St Pierre lands a nice knee to the body.
St Pierre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
St Pierre has Nana up against the cage in a clinch.
Nana wants to break free but St Pierre has control.
St Pierre tries to land a knee to the head but Nana blocks with his arms.
St Pierre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nana takes a swing at St Pierre's ribcage but misses.
St Pierre throws a sloppy head kick and Nana moves out of range easily.
Nana wants to clinch but St Pierre slips to the side
and St Pierre counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for St Pierre.
Nana looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nana clinches but St Pierre breaks the clinch
and St Pierre counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Pierre clinches.
Nice elbow from St Pierre.
That has opened up Prince Nana's cut even more.
St Pierre breaks the clinch.
St Pierre looks to land a combination but Nana avoids it well.
St Pierre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nana, pushing him back against the cage.
St Pierre lands a knee to the head.
St Pierre with a knee to the head.
St Pierre lands an elbow that stopped Nana in his tracks for a moment.
The cut above Prince Nana's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
St Pierre comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
St Pierre stalls.
St Pierre breaks from the clinch.
Nana fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick lands from St Pierre that sends Nana to the canvas. Nana tries to scramble back to his feet but St Pierre brings him back down into side control.
Nana is rocked!
St Pierre is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nana is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre stands up and we're back to a striking position.
St Pierre connects with the punch.
Prince Nana's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Prince Nana's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thiago St Pierre!
Thiago St Pierre retains his heavyweight title!
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