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R.A.F.C. 18: Rage in the Cage PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bean pole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bean pole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dean Winchester!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winchester throws a right hand that pole ducks under and follows up with a left that pole also avoids with ease.
pole really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Winchester misses with a jab, cross combination.
Winchester swinging wilding here.
pole is looking to clinch.
pole shoots for a double leg takedown but Winchester sprawls well. He's pushed pole's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Winchester misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
pole tries a head kick but it misses.
Winchester circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winchester tries to bum rush pole with a series of wild strikes but pole uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
pole showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Winchester.
pole fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
pole changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Winchester tries to avoid it but pole manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Winchester to the ground. Winchester escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bean pole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
pole tries to clinch up.
Winchester tries to clinch up but pole circles away and keeps his distance.
Bean pole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
pole tries to clinch there but Winchester circles away.
pole fails in his attempt to clinch.
Winchester takes a kick to the side of the head.
pole tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Winchester counters with a series of strikes. pole will be more careful next time no doubt.
pole throws a front kick that sends Winchester stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
pole throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Winchester misses with a few strikes there.
Winchester throws a right hand that pole ducks under and follows up with a left that pole also avoids with ease.
Winchester throws a combination but it was largely blocked by pole.
Winchester fails to land with a series of punches.
Winchester will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
pole thows a body kick. Winchester tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Winchester takes a head kick and keeps coming.
pole clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester throws a head punch that misses.
Winchester scores with an uppercut up the middle.
pole is rocked!
Winchester holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Oh pole is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Winchester breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Winchester misses with the combination.
Winchester throws a right and a left that both miss.
Winchester throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Winchester fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked pole out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Dean Winchester!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ismail Nabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Hardy will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ismail Nabe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nabe tries to bum rush Hardy with a series of wild strikes but Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hardy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hardy controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nabe's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Hardy is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Hardy misses with a combination
so Nabe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hardy managing to control the position.
Nabe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nabe is fighting to break Hardy's control of his arms but Hardy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nabe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hardy is pulling down on Nabe's head. It's preventing any offense from Nabe, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hardy wants to sweep but no luck.
Hardy pulls Nabe in close to prevent any damage.
Nabe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hardy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is adopting a defensive guard.
Hardy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nabe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Despite being in the dominant position, Scott Hardy just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nabe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nabe lands with an uppercut that bounces Hardy off the cage and back into rage.
It looks like Scott Hardy has been cut.
Hardy fails to land the takedown.
Hardy gets a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nabe tries to get to full guard but Hardy has control of the leg.
Hardy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nabe pushes Hardy off looking to stand but Hardy dives back in and keeps control.
Still in half guard, Hardy seems content to control.
Hardy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nabe!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Hardy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Hardy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hardy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nabe misses with a double jab
and Hardy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Scott Hardy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hardy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hardy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nabe is just riding it out for now. Hardy eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Hardy seems content to control.
Hardy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hardy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Despite being in the dominant position, Scott Hardy just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hardy throws a leg kick which misses Nabe's front leg but catches the back leg as Nabe tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nabe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hardy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nabe, up you get!
Hardy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nabe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hardy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hardy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Hardy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hardy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hardy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hardy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nabe could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hardy is nestled in close to Nabe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hardy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nabe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Scott Hardy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hardy rushes Nabe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nabe trying to stall but Hardy improves his position.
Nabe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hardy manages to pull guard.
Hardy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hardy has his foot on Nabe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nabe works his way back into a safe position though.
Hardy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nabe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Despite being in the dominant position, Scott Hardy just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hardy scores with a takedown into Nabe's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hardy gets to his feet - Nabe follows without any prompting.
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.
Nabe gets caught flat footed, as Hardy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hardy content to stall in guard here.
Hardy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nabe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hardy gets a takedown into half guard.
Hardy controlling the pace.
Hardy moves nicely into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nabe to his feet.
Hardy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nabe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hardy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hardy lands in his opponent's guard.
Scott Hardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hardy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Hardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hardy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Hardy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between bilbo baggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and teo top (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). bilbo baggins had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, bilbo baggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, teo top!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
top circles away from the clinch attempt.
baggins looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
top fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
top fails with the takedown.
top shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts baggins as he jumps to the side.
bilbo baggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of teo top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by baggins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
baggins wants to control but top is keeping him busy.
baggins prevents top from escaping the position.
top throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
top shoots and misses
and baggins counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in top's guard now.
top wants to get back to his feet but baggins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
baggins wants to control from the top but top keeps moving.
top is looking to stand up but baggins isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as baggins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
baggins trying to control but top is working from the bottom.
top kicks baggins off and gets to his feet.
top scores with a takedown into baggins's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
baggins doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
baggins has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but top has passed into side control.
baggins tries to bench press top off him but top keeps the position.
top decides to stand up, so the ref orders baggins to his feet.
top has his takedown stuffed
and baggins counters with a shoot takedown. top fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
bilbo baggins dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
baggins has his takedown stuffed
and top counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by top.
baggins is looking to sweep but instead, top has passed into half guard.
baggins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if baggins tries to get out of the position.
top decides to stand and escape the position.
top shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. top showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
top decides to stand and escape the position.
top feints and as baggins raises his hands in defense, top changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
baggins wants to sweep but no luck.
top gets to his feet. baggins looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
top with a poor takedown
and baggins counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for top!
baggins throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
top wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
baggins throws a wild left hand from mount and top manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
baggins is pressing down on top's thigh, looking to free his foot. top is holding on for now.
baggins wants to lay and pray for a moment but top keeps working.
baggins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but top sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
baggins wants to control but top is keeping him busy.
top is trying to stand up here but baggins is controlling him well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
baggins has his takedown stuffed
and top counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
top stopping the sweep attempt from baggins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
teo top showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
top doesn't succeed with the takedown
and baggins counters with a shoot takedown. top fights it but they end up in guard.
top pushes baggins off and scrambles back to his feet.
top shoots in but baggins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
top misses with a takedown
and baggins counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
bilbo baggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of teo top.
baggins thows a huge punch but top dodges it nicely.
baggins is stalling here. top is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! baggins seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and top has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
baggins is looking for a sweep.
top stands up.
baggins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and top counters with a nice double leg into guard.
bilbo baggins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
top stands up from baggins's guard - top perhaps looking for a knockout.
top has his takedown stuffed
and baggins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
baggins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
baggins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
baggins stops top from standing up.
baggins wanted to stand there but top had control of the position.
baggins trying to control the position from guard on top but top is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
baggins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
bilbo baggins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well baggins 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... bilbo baggins!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Sean Taylor has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Castle!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Taylor.
Taylor misses with a double jab.
Taylor misses with a wild combination.
Taylor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Frank Castle has been cut.
Taylor clobbers Castle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Taylor knocks Castle out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sean Taylor!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasheed Hussein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasheed Hussein has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Master Miles's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Master Miles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rasheed Hussein!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Hussein. No joy for Miles on that attempt.
Hussein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hussein throws a head kick but Miles moves out of range.
Hussein shoots in and bounces Miles off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hussein scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Miles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miles has his foot on Hussein's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hussein works his way back into a safe position though.
Miles had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hussein is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Miles Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hussein's back instead.
Miles avoiding Hussein 's attempts to control his hands.
Hussein covering up well under a series of strikes from Miles.
Miles wants to control but Hussein is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles not allowing Hussein to control his hands.
Miles is trying to stick to Hussein's back but Hussein is turning into Miles. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Miles's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hussein.
Hussein thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hussein looks gassed!
Miles striking off his back but it's not causing Hussein any problems.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Miles with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Miles has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miles lands a body shot.
Hussein jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Miles walks away with a smile on his face. Hussein gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hussein tries to clinch there but Miles circles away.
Miles scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Rasheed Hussein has been cut.
Miles misses with a takedown attempt - Hussein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck for Miles with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Master Miles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miles throws a leg kick which misses Hussein's front leg but catches the back leg as Hussein tries to avoid it.
Miles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hussein works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussein throws a body punch but Miles moves out of range.
Miles clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hussein is trying to drag Miles to the mat but Miles just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Miles tries to pull guard but Hussein won't allow it.
Miles has hold of one of Hussein's legs. Hussein is fighting the takedown attempt but Miles gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hussein manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Miles manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hussein is controlling the pace.
Hussein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Miles does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hussein pulls his head out easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hussein connects with a nice short shot to Miles's temple.
Hussein slips a nice elbow through Miles's hands, connecting with Miles's forehead.
Hussein throwing shots but Miles is blocking nicely.
Miles tries to roll over but Hussein keeps him under control.
Hussein throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Miles shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Miles was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hussein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hussein tries to lock up and control but Miles gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Miles is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hussein has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hussein defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Miles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hussein is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hussein and Miles has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Miles looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Miles working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hussein is trying to control Miles's posture but Miles avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miles trying to control the position but Hussein is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Miles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rasheed Hussein's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Miles is looking to clinch but Hussein is avoiding it.
Hussein instigates a clinch.
Miles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hussein lands a nice uppercut.
Miles is working for takedown but Hussein is calmly controlling the position for now.
Miles lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Miles is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hussein reverses the position - he's now on top in Miles's guard.
Hussein postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Miles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hussein scoring with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hussein keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Miles's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hussein's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hussein passes into half guard.
Hussein seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Miles wants to improve his position but Hussein is controlling well.
Hussein landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miles looking for submissions off his back.
Miles wants to improve his position but Hussein is controlling well.
Miles is not content to let Hussein control the position.
Hussein lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussein wants to work for an arm triangle but Miles is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hussein throwing shots but Miles is blocking nicely.
Hussein throwing shots but Miles is blocking nicely.
Miles looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Miles closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Miles 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.
Hussein keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hussein keeps working.
Hussein looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hussein is defending against the submission attempts here by Miles.
Hussein landing strikes from the bottom.
Hussein wants to improve his position but Miles is controlling well.
Hussein 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.
Miles shoots for a double leg takedown but Hussein sprawls well. He's pushed Miles's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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.
Miles shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hussein as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Master Miles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miles takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Miles shoots for a takedown but Hussein saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Miles looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hussein had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Miles is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Hussein Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Miles's back instead.
Miles is taking damage to the body and head.
Hussein lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Miles hold on?!
Miles covers up after that shot from Hussein.
Hussein lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Will Hussein go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Miles covering up well under a barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rasheed Hussein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rasheed Hussein's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Hussein stuffs the takedown.
Miles tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hussein swivels and escapes.
Hussein swinging wilding here.
Rasheed Hussein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hussein works over Miles's head and body with a nice combination.
Miles moves into the clinch.
Miles jumps guard but Hussein stands there with Miles around his waist. Miles gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Master Miles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miles has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hussein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hussein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hussein bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hussein is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Miles has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hussein is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Miles has escaped the position, nice work there.
Miles wants to control but Hussein postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussein is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Miles is trying to escape and Hussein transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Miles is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hussein! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rasheed Hussein!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Spear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Korishima Takawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenny Spear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Korishima Takawa!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spear feints and as Takawa raises his hands in defense, Spear changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Spear is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spear trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takawa looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Spear is defending well. Takawa quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Spear has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Takawa celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Korishima Takawa!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Gillingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Daniels (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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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Gillingham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Daniels!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daniels thows a body shot but no joy.
Gillingham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daniels throws a hook but Gillingham blocks it.
Gillingham lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab-cross combination lands for Gillingham and sends Daniels crashing to the mat! Gillingham follows him down to the mat - Daniels regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
It looks like Jack Daniels has been cut.
Daniels looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daniels looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gillingham stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Daniels to get to his feet.
Gillingham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daniels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gillingham clobbers Daniels with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Daniels takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheers as Gillingham lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daniels doesn't seem phased though.
A jab-cross combination lands for Gillingham and sends Daniels crashing to the mat! Gillingham follows him down to the mat - Daniels regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Daniels is rocked!
Gillingham wants to stand up but Daniels has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Gillingham stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Daniels to get to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillingham clobbers Daniels with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That has opened up Jack Daniels's cut even more.
Daniels throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gillingham counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daniels takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gillingham throws a nice looking combination but Daniels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daniels on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gillingham ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Daniels out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gary Gillingham!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roman Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giril Kovalenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kovalenko has chosen Judas Priest - Grinder as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roman Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Giril Kovalenko!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis tries to bum rush Kovalenko with a series of wild strikes but Kovalenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Kovalenko.
Davis lands a glancing blow to the side of Kovalenko's head.
A big left from Kovalenko misses.
Kovalenko is looking to clinch but Davis is avoiding it.
Kovalenko is looking to clinch.
Kovalenko clinches.
Davis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Davis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Davis wants to get back to striking at distance but Kovalenko won't allow it.
Kovalenko looking for a takedown.
Kovalenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davis misses with a double jab.
Davis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kovalenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Davis's waist but Davis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kovalenko off to one side.
Kovalenko throws a nice looking combination but Davis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Davis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A jab-cross combination lands for Davis and sends Kovalenko crashing to the mat! Davis follows him down to the mat - Kovalenko regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Kovalenko wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalenko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Davis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kovalenko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Davis tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kovalenko is working to avoid the ground and pound but Davis connects with a decent elbow.
Davis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Davis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kovalenko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Kovalenko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Davis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Davis's back!
Davis covers up after that shot from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Roman Davis has been cut.
Davis manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kovalenko's guard. Nice work there by Davis.
Kovalenko wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis looking to pass the guard.
Davis won't allow Kovalenko to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis trying to control but Kovalenko is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kovalenko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Davis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kovalenko looks gassed!
Davis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kovalenko decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Kovalenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Roman Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giril Kovalenko.
Kovalenko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Davis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kovalenko's best efforts.
Davis regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kovalenko.
Davis 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.
Davis working a defensive guard but Kovalenko manages to pass into side control anyway.
Davis struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kovalenko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kovalenko is looking to take a break and control but Davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kovalenko is looking to pass Davis's guard but actually Davis recovers to full guard.
Kovalenko preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kovalenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kovalenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovalenko forces his way into half guard.
Nice strikes from Kovalenko there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Roman Davis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roman Davis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kovalenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Davis counters with a stiff right hand.
Kovalenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kovalenko looks to land a combination but Davis avoids it well.
Kovalenko dodges the punch combination from Davis.
Davis throws the kick towards the body but Kovalenko avoids it.
Davis jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Davis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Davis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kovalenko. That did some damage!
Kovalenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Davis sprawls well. He's pushed Kovalenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Roman Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kovalenko scores with a body shot.
Kovalenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis.
Kovalenko shoots in and bounces Davis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Davis looking for a sweep. Not yet Davis, not yet.
Davis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalenko chips away with some ground and pound.
Kovalenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kovalenko wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Kovalenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Davis wants to sweep but no luck.
Kovalenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Davis has wrist control.
Kovalenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Davis has wrist control.
Davis trying to keep a closed guard but Kovalenko is proving a slippery customer.
Kovalenko trying to move into half guard but instead Davis has managed to sweep!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kovalenko is on top in guard.
Kovalenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to sweep but no luck.
Kovalenko forces his way into half guard.
Davis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kovalenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kovalenko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kovalenko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Davis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Davis is pressing down on Kovalenko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Davis is trying to keep Kovalenko in close.
Kovalenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko works over Davis with some ground and pound from guard.
Davis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kovalenko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Davis takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Davis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kovalenko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kovalenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Davis gets full guard.
Davis wants to sweep but no luck.
Davis keeping full guard, as Kovalenko tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kovalenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Davis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kovalenko moves into full guard.
Kovalenko lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Davis!
Davis 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis trying to hold on to Kovalenko's head to control him but Kovalenko postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giril Kovalenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roman Davis's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kovalenko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Davis.
Davis lands with a cross.
A combination from Kovalenko does no damage.
Kovalenko throws a lazy right hand but Davis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Davis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kovalenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kovalenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kovalenko misses with an uppercut.
Davis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kovalenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Davis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Davis, as that shot connected.
Nice shot by Davis.
Davis scores with a one two! Kovalenko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kovalenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davis.
Kovalenko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Davis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Giril Kovalenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis throws an overhand right that lands on Kovalenko's shoulder, as Kovalenko tries to avoid the shot.
Kovalenko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Davis!
Davis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kovalenko punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kovalenko landing strikes from the mount and Davis is in trouble!
Kovalenko lands a big shot there that rocks Davis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kovalenko lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Davis hang on?
Davis is looking to improve his position but Kovalenko isn't that keen on the idea.
Davis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kovalenko lands with some strikes.
Davis regains half guard.
Giril Kovalenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko lands strikes from half guard.
Davis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Davis.
Davis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kovalenko is one step ahead there.
Kovalenko trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Kovalenko postures up in Davis's guard and throws a big left but Davis blocks it.
Davis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kovalenko landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kovalenko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kovalenko trying to pass the guard but Davis defending well.
Davis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kovalenko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kovalenko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Davis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kovalenko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kovalenko winds up and cracks Davis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko moves into full mount! Davis won't be happy about that!
Davis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kovalenko looking to finish Davis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Davis!
Davis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Davis is working hard here to advance position.
A nice elbow there by Kovalenko.
Kovalenko working Davis over with strikes here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovalenko landing strikes from the mount.
Davis is trying desperately to improve position.
BOOM! Kovalenko connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that's the end of the fight!
Giril Kovalenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kovalenko 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giril Kovalenko!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Parker Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Capt Larsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larsen has chosen Gravediggaz - Diary of a madman as his entrance music. Parker Smith is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Parker Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Capt Larsen!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Larsen. Larsen obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Larsen.
It looks like Parker Smith has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larsen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Larsen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Larsen closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Smith out cold! Smith corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Capt Larsen!
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