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Cage Legends 35 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takanori Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darian McGorman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomi comes to the cage accompanied by entrance. Darian McGorman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Takanori Gomi's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Takanori Gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Darian McGorman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGorman thumps Gomi with a low kick.
McGorman doesn't manage to clinch there - Gomi circles away.
McGorman thumps Gomi with a low kick.
McGorman tries to clinch but Gomi moves out of range.
McGorman scores with a head kick.
McGorman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gomi moves out of range of the leg kick from McGorman.
McGorman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gomi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gomi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McGorman sprawls well initially but Gomi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Gomi.
Gomi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gomi prevents McGorman from standing back up.
Gomi trying to control from half guard but McGorman is working away.
McGorman is trying to stand back up but Gomi is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
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. Gomi connects with a nice short shot to McGorman's temple.
McGorman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McGorman is trying to stand up here but Gomi is controlling him well.
Gomi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McGorman is trying to stand.
Gomi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gomi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gomi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGorman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gomi tries to pass to full mount but McGorman defends it.
Gomi drops an elbow to the side of McGorman's head.
McGorman looks gassed!
Gomi uses his free foot to push down on McGorman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McGorman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McGorman tries to buck Gomi off but he can't manage it.
The referee warns McGorman that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
It looks like Darian McGorman 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!
McGorman is bucking up trying to escape but Gomi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McGorman is rocked!
That has opened up Darian McGorman's cut even more.
Gomi lands a big elbow.
McGorman is still in real trouble! Can Gomi finish him?
The cut above Darian McGorman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gomi is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and McGorman goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Gomi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Takanori Gomi!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Drew Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshiuki Yoshida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoshida is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tokydrift tune. Drew Smith has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Drew Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Yoshiuki Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yoshida gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Yoshida is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Yoshida looking for submissions off his back.
Smith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Smith stands up from half guard.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida misses with a takedown attempt
so Smith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Yoshida has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Yoshida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yoshida looks gassed!
Yoshida escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yoshida escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith trying to control but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
Smith passes Yoshida's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smith stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith'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.
Yoshida looking for submissions off his back.
Smith trying to control the pace.
Yoshida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Yoshida is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Smith is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Smith working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Yoshida looking for a kimura from the bottom but Smith passes into side control!
Smith has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Yoshida!
Yoshida is looking to get to half guard.
Yoshida is in a horrible position here. Smith smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Smith landing strikes from the mount.
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.
Smith unloading with bombs!
Smith wants to control the pace but Yoshida is squirming around nicely.
Yoshida is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
Smith looking to control but Yoshida is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yoshida is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yoshida is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Smith 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.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yoshida tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Yoshida will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yoshida is looking to clinch.
Yoshida doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith moves into the clinch.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yoshida is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Drew Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshiuki Yoshida.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith gets the takedown into side control.
Yoshida manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Smith is pressing down on Yoshida's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smith managing to control the position.
Yoshida has gone for a leg lock! Smith slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yoshida's guard.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yoshida is looking for a triangle here but Smith uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back!
Smith just trying to survive but Yoshida is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Yoshida sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Smith taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yoshiuki Yoshida!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hendry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Tyke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendry comes into the arena with Change Player Size Watch this video in a new windowLil whyte-Get high blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Hendry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Tyke!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyke misses with the combination.
Hendry drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tyke struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendry goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tyke rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hendry's guard! Nice work there by Tyke!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendry is looking for a triangle here but Tyke uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tyke trying to control the action but Hendry is working from the bottom.
Hendry tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hendry is trying to control Tyke's posture but Tyke avoids it.
Tyke trying to control the action but Hendry is working from the bottom.
Hendry regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendry actively working from the bottom here.
Tyke is thwarting Hendry's attempts to control the position.
Hendry is not content to let Tyke control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hendry slips a jab and a cross from Tyke.
Henry Tyke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Tyke gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hendry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hendry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Hendry dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tyke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hendry closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hendry lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyke wants to control the position but Hendry says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hendry is working away from the top position though.
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.
Hendry trying to pass the guard but Tyke defending well.
Tyke keeping control of the position.
Hendry is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tyke defends it well.
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.
Tyke is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tyke throws a series of punches but Hendry moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
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.
No joy there for Tyke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tyke misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Hendry dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Tyke throws a series of punches but Hendry moves out of range.
Tyke throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyke gets caught flat footed, as Hendry shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyke looking to control but Hendry passes into half guard.
Hendry seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hendry is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two 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.
Hendry trying to control the pace.
Tyke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendry trying to control from Tyke's half guard. Tyke has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tyke is trying to control the position but Hendry postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hendry is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tyke scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Tyke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hendry 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for Mark Hendry!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Mark Hendry!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Mark Hendry!
Mark Hendry wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kata Guruma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kata Guruma!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Guruma throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Barnes.
Guruma shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Guruma throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Guruma working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guruma stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Guruma postures up in Barnes's guard and throws a big left but Barnes blocks it.
Guruma drops back looking for a leg! Barnes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barnes manages to kick Guruma off! Guruma jumps back into Barnes's guard.
Guruma is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Guruma has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guruma tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Guruma postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnes is trying to keep Guruma in close.
Guruma decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Guruma feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Guruma wants to stand but Barnes is controlling his posture from full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Guruma stands and throws Barnes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Barnes is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Barnes is trying to improve his position.
Guruma postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Guruma is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barnes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Guruma looks gassed!
Barnes regains half guard, as Guruma was trying to land strikes.
Guruma tries to pass to full mount but Barnes defends it.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Guruma's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Guruma's back!
Barnes is punishing Guruma with strikes - can he finish him?!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guruma controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Barnes throwing damaging strikes from the back! Guruma could be in trouble here!
Barnes lands strikes to the head.
Barnes controlling from the back.
Guruma is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Guruma is really stuck here.
A lull in the action here.
Guruma manages to reverse the position and now he's in Barnes's guard. Nice work there by Guruma.
Guruma wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Barnes stands up over Guruma, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Guruma 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.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Guruma keeps moving.
Guruma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnes is working Guruma over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kata Guruma will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Guruma swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barnes.
Guruma shoots in and drives through. Barnes sprawls well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Guruma.
Barnes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Guruma can pounce on him.
Guruma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barnes. That did some damage!
Guruma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Guruma lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Guruma throws a nice head kick!
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Guruma moves out of range easily.
Guruma throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Barnes.
Barnes tries to keep at a distance but Guruma has taken the fight into the clinch.
Guruma tries to pull guard but Barnes won't allow it.
Barnes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Guruma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Guruma.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guruma defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
Guruma scores with a leg kick.
Guruma throws a nice inside leg kick.
Guruma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barnes's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guruma lands a head kick!
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Guruma throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Guruma throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
Guruma ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Kata Guruma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guruma closes the distance and pushes Barnes back into the cage.
Guruma lands a takedown into guard.
Guruma preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Guruma is in close to Barnes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Guruma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Guruma trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Barnes manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Guruma has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guruma wants to stand and escape but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes pushing down on Guruma's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Guruma wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Barnes lands strikes from half guard.
Guruma is looking to escape.
Guruma is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Guruma moves away from the strike by Barnes.
Barnes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Guruma tries a head kick but it misses.
Guruma throws a head kick that Barnes semi-blocks.
Guruma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guruma throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Guruma.
Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on Guruma's shoulder, as Guruma tries to avoid the shot.
Guruma cracks the inside of Barnes's front leg.
Guruma defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
Guruma lands a head kick!
Guruma shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Guruma showed some decent athleticism there.
Kata Guruma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Guruma throwing shots but Barnes is blocking nicely.
Barnes missing with punches from the bottom.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Guruma has control of the leg.
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Guruma postures up.
Guruma stands and steps away. Barnes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Barnes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Guruma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barnes. That did some damage!
Guruma forces Barnes back against the cage and clinches.
Barnes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Guruma breaks from the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Guruma.
Guruma throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
A big left from Barnes misses.
Barnes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Guruma doesn't seem bothered though.
Guruma closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Guruma lands in his opponent's guard.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes trying to control the position here.
Guruma wants to stand but Barnes has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kata Guruma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Barnes throws a shot from downtown. Guruma moves away and avoids it.
Guruma closes the distance and pushes Barnes back into the cage.
Guruma looking for a takedown.
Guruma is trying to break free.
Barnes looking to stall.
Guruma jumps guard but Barnes stands there with Guruma around his waist. Guruma gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barnes manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes trying to control the position here.
Guruma wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Guruma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Guruma controlling him for the moment.
Guruma works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Guruma decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Barnes blocks a head kick by Guruma.
Barnes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barnes tries to bum rush Guruma with a series of wild strikes but Guruma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guruma connects with a solid leg kick.
Guruma scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard.
Guruma has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Guruma.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guruma lands a high kick!
Guruma blocks a jab.
Guruma scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Guruma wants to pass to mount but Barnes is defending the position.
Guruma seems to be looking for submissions.
Guruma landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Guruma throwing shots but Barnes is blocking nicely.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
Barnes is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Guruma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barnes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Guruma drives through with a takedown into guard.
Guruma preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guruma trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guruma decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Barnes, up you get!
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Guruma.
A leg kick checked by Guruma.
Barnes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Barnes throws a lazy right hand but Guruma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Guruma has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barnes pushes off an fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Guruma tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jimmy Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kata Guruma.
Guruma drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barnes pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Guruma lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Guruma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Guruma throws a shot to the body.
Barnes blocks a head kick by Guruma.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Barnes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Guruma - the referee stops the clock and Barnes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Guruma. Barnes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Guruma staying out of range there.
Jimmy Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Barnes takes one to the chin there.
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Guruma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guruma moves out of range as Barnes strikes.
Guruma shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Barnes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnes swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Guruma lands with some strikes.
Barnes can't escape the position.
Guruma is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Barnes doesn't manage to clinch there - Guruma circles away.
Barnes misses with a body kick.
Guruma stuns Barnes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jimmy Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guruma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barnes's sensitive parts.
Barnes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kata Guruma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Guruma has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Kata Guruma!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Kata Guruma!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Kata Guruma!
Kata Guruma wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anders Lundin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Staffan Hjalmarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anders Lundin had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Anders Lundin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Staffan Hjalmarson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hjalmarson tries to keep at a distance but Lundin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lundin stops a takedown attempt from Hjalmarson.
Lundin pulls guard effortlessly.
Lundin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hjalmarson stops Lundin from standing up.
Hjalmarson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lundin dives on top into guard.
Lundin connects with a couple of short punches.
Lundin wants to control from the top but Hjalmarson keeps moving.
Hjalmarson wants to sweep here but Lundin controlling him for the moment.
Hjalmarson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lundin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lundin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Lundin there.
Lundin moves nicely into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundin working the head and body with strikes.
Lundin lands some shots froms side control.
Lundin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hjalmarson can't do much from the bottom here.
Hjalmarson throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Hjalmarson chipping away with strikes from the bottom.
Hjalmarson is looking to regain half guard here but Lundin keeps moving and retains side control.
Hjalmarson gets back to half guard.
Lundin stands up and beckons Hjalmarson to join him on the feet.
Hjalmarson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lundin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hjalmarson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lundin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anders Lundin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Staffan Hjalmarson.
Lundin has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hjalmarson is trying to keep an underhook but Lundin manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hjalmarson is trying to stand up here but Lundin is controlling him well.
Hjalmarson looks gassed!
Nice strikes from Lundin there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lundin is pressing down on Hjalmarson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hjalmarson is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lundin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hjalmarson tries to roll over but Lundin keeps him under control.
Lundin drops an elbow to the side of Hjalmarson's head.
Hjalmarson is looking to escape.
Hjalmarson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hjalmarson misses with a takedown attempt
and Lundin counters with a shoot takedown. Hjalmarson fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lundin landing some decent shots from guard.
Lundin chips away with some ground and pound.
Lundin tries to free his leg and advance position but Hjalmarson is retaining full guard.
Lundin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lundin tries to free his leg and advance position but Hjalmarson is retaining full guard.
Hjalmarson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hjalmarson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hjalmarson has his feet on Lundin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lundin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lundin counters by moving into the clinch.
Lundin turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hjalmarson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hjalmarson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lundin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hjalmarson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hjalmarson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lundin working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hjalmarson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hjalmarson is working for a guillotine from mount but Lundin frees his head quite easily.
A nice elbow there by Hjalmarson.
Lundin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lundin wants to control but Hjalmarson is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hjalmarson is going olschool here, as he tries to force Lundin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lundin shrugs it off.
Lundin wants to hold on but Hjalmarson pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anders Lundin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lundin avoids the head kick by Hjalmarson.
Lundin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hjalmarson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Lundin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hjalmarson shoots in but no luck this time.
Lundin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lundin lands a nice short elbow.
Lundin moves into full mount! Hjalmarson won't be happy about that!
Hjalmarson working to try and regain half guard.
Lundin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lundin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hjalmarson is working to get back to half guard.
Hjalmarson blocking the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hjalmarson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hjalmarson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Lundin. What's that going to do exactly?
Hjalmarson is trying desperately to improve position.
Hjalmarson flails away from the bottom, looking to strike but he's give an arm to his opponent... uh oh. Lundin wraps up the arm in an instant and pivots for an armbar! Tap or snap time - Hjalmarson decides to tap! Lovely submission by Lundin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anders Lundin!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kukka Multa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jake lamotta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Multa comes to the cage accompanied by Pain - Monkey Business. lamotta comes into a darkened arena with his song building. yes kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kukka Multa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to jake lamotta'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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kukka Multa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, jake lamotta!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Multa closes this distance looking for a takedown but lamotta circles away.
lamotta throws a shot to the body.
Multa lands a nice shot to the body.
lamotta punishes Multa's body with a nice straight punch.
Multa throws a looping overhand right but lamotta ducks down to avoid it.
Multa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. lamotta tries to avoid it but Multa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag lamotta to the ground. lamotta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Multa tries for a takedown but lamotta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kukka Multa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
lamotta is looking to clinch but Multa is avoiding it.
Multa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says lamotta as he avoids it easily.
Multa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
lamotta wants to improve his position but Multa is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
lamotta gets full guard.
Multa preventing the sweep.
lamotta controls Multa momentarily but Multa frees himself.
Multa won't allow lamotta to sweep him here.
lamotta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
lamotta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Multa is one step ahead there.
lamotta is looking for a triangle here but Multa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
lamotta manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
lamotta thows a huge punch but Multa dodges it nicely.
lamotta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Multa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
lamotta stopping the sweep attempt from Multa.
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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
lamotta pushing down on Multa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Multa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Multa keeping moving, preventing lamotta from controlling successfully.
lamotta is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
lamotta throwing strikes from guard but Multa blocks nicely.
lamotta wants to control from the top but Multa keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Multa wants to sweep here but lamotta controlling him for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Multa misses with a hook.
Multa shoots in for a takedown but lamotta shows good takedown defense.
lamotta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Multa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Multa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming lamotta to the mat! lamotta manages to get full guard.
lamotta is striking but Multa is not phased and passes to half guard.
lamotta wants to improve his position but Multa is controlling well.
lamotta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for lamotta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
lamotta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Multa trying to control from the bottom.
lamotta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Multa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
lamotta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Multa's head.
lamotta wants to take a breather but Multa is having none of it.
lamotta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
lamotta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Multa's head.
Multa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from lamotta.
Multa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from lamotta.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Multa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with lamotta but lamotta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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 Kukka Multa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
lamotta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Multa shoots in looking for a takedown. lamotta tries to sprawl out of it but Multa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. lamotta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
lamotta tries to clinch but Multa is having none of it.
lamotta stuffs the takedown.
Multa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kukka Multa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Multa shoots in but no luck this time.
Multa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
lamotta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
lamotta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A decent looking cross lands there for lamotta.
Multa ducks right into an uppercut from lamotta.
Multa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Multa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from lamotta.
lamotta moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Kukka Multa has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Multa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Multa is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
lamotta tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Multa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but lamotta swivels and escapes.
lamotta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
lamotta chips away with some ground and pound.
lamotta with a nice head shot there.
lamotta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Multa is keeping the position for now.
lamotta postures up in Multa's guard and throws a big left but Multa blocks it.
lamotta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
lamotta tries to stand but Multa is controlling from the bottom.
lamotta trying to control but Multa is working from the bottom.
lamotta tries to free his leg and advance position but Multa is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Multa is trying to keep lamotta in close.
lamotta controls from within his opponent's guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Multa rushes lamotta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
lamotta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Multa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
lamotta tries to score a body lock takedown but Multa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Multa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Multa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Multa tightens his grip and picks lamotta up, before dumping him to the ground. lamotta manages to land in guard.
lamotta has control of Multa's left arm, preventing Multa from doing any damage.
lamotta wants to sweep here but Multa controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Multa passes lamotta's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
lamotta preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
lamotta works his way to full guard. Good work.
Multa trying to control but lamotta is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now lamotta is on top in guard.
Multa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from lamotta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
lamotta lands a couple of elbows.
lamotta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
lamotta thows a big elbow that misses.
lamotta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Multa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Multa is thwarting lamotta's attempts to control the position.
lamotta tries to get to full guard but Multa has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Multa trying to control the action but lamotta is working from the bottom.
Multa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jake lamotta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kukka Multa's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Multa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and lamotta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
lamotta lands with a nice combination. Multa backs away looking to recover.
Multa tries for a takedown but lamotta circles away easily
and lamotta counters with a stiff right hand.
lamotta throws a series of punches but Multa avoids them all with ease.
Multa misses with a takedown attempt
and lamotta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by lamotta.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kukka Multa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
lamotta trying to control the position from guard on top but Multa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
lamotta pushes down on Multa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Multa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
lamotta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
lamotta is keen to just control but Multa is a slippery customer.
lamotta thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Multa to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
lamotta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
lamotta trying to control the position from guard on top but Multa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Multa wants to sweep here but lamotta controlling him for the moment.
Multa keeping moving, preventing lamotta from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
lamotta closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
lamotta looking to control but instead Multa has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
lamotta is just content to waste time from the top position. Multa takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Multa is trying to keep lamotta in close.
lamotta throwing strikes but missing.
lamotta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Multa is keeping the position for now.
lamotta stands up over Multa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
lamotta drops back, looking for a kneebar! Multa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Multa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Multa!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
lamotta can't do much from the bottom here.
Multa taking a breather here.
lamotta tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Multa presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Multa scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish lamotta?
lamotta is trying desperately to improve position.
lamotta tries to hold on but Multa pushes him away.
lamotta throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
lamotta wants to control but Multa is having none of it.
jake lamotta has got the better of the ground game so far.
lamotta really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
lamotta is squirming around, avoiding Multa's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
jake lamotta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think lamotta 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for jake lamotta!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for jake lamotta!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for jake lamotta!
jake lamotta wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Ferris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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204 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hector Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Mick Ferris!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferris slips a straight right by Garcia.
Ferris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Ferris moved out of range.
Ferris misses with a body shot.
Garcia misses with a straight left.
Ferris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia misses with an uppercut.
Ferris shoots for a takedown but Garcia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ferris shoots in but Garcia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ferris takes one to the chin there.
Ferris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garcia throws a nice looking combination but Ferris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ferris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ferris slips a jab from Garcia.
Ferris shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense.
Hector Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Ferris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia stuffs the takedown.
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
Hector Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia throws a big shot that misses.
Hector Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Ferris's shoulder, as Ferris tries to avoid the shot.
Garcia misses the jab.
Ferris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garcia.
Garcia digs a good body shot into Ferris's ribs.
Garcia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garcia throws the left hand but Ferris avoids the punch easily.
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Ferris slips the punch.
Ferris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Ferris moved out of range.
Garcia throws a hook but Ferris avoids it easily.
Ferris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
Ferris shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia missing with a left hand there. Ferris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garcia throws a jab when Ferris was well out of range.
A big left from Garcia misses.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Ferris's shoulder, as Ferris tries to avoid the shot.
A punch lands to the side of Ferris 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Garcia lands a nice shot to the body.
Horrible takedown by Ferris or perhaps it was just good defense by Garcia which made him look bad.
Ferris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferris shoots in for a double leg but Garcia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Ferris's shoulder, as Ferris tries to avoid the shot.
Garcia misses with an uppercut.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Ferris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
Ferris staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Garcia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferris is just out of range.
Garcia throws a looping overhand right but Ferris ducks down to avoid it.
Ferris slips under a jab from Garcia.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Ferris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ferris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
Garcia throws a hook but Ferris avoids it easily.
Garcia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garcia is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Garcia's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferris is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Garcia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Garcia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ferris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Ferris with that takedown attempt.
Ferris shoots for a takedown but Garcia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferris manages to avoid it.
Ferris slips a straight right by Garcia.
Garcia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Ferris slips the punch.
Garcia stuffs the takedown attempt from Ferris. Ferris gets slowly back to his feet.
Ferris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Garcia dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Garcia misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick from Garcia misses.
Garcia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ferris ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a looping left.
Garcia throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ferris counters with a nice double leg into side control. Garcia won't be happy with that.
Garcia is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia can't do much from the bottom here.
Ferris is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Garcia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferris trying to control the position but Garcia is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferris tries to advance to mount but Garcia denies him.
Garcia regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ferris's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Garcia preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ferris trying to pass the guard but Garcia 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.
Ferris is looking for a kimura here.
Garcia won't allow Ferris to pass to mount.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Garcia throws a hook but Ferris blocks it.
Garcia misses with a leg kick
and Ferris counters with a stiff right hand.
Ferris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a big shot that misses.
Garcia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ferris counters with a straight right hand.
Garcia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garcia throws a right and a left that Ferris avoids nicely.
Ferris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferris moves away.
Garcia tries to score with a low kick but Ferris moves his leg out of the way.
Garcia works the jab nicely.
Garcia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferris moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferris has a takedown stuffed.
A punch lands to the side of Ferris 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Garcia misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferris fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ferris scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Garcia wants to control but Ferris is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ferris is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Garcia defends it well.
Garcia keeping hold of Ferris's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Ferris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ferris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garcia misses with a looping left.
Garcia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Garcia.
Garcia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Garcia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Ferris moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Garcia misses.
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Ferris is out of range.
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferris.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Ferris avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garcia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garcia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garcia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garcia.
Ferris fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Garcia as Ferris shoots in.
Hector Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Ferris.
Garcia misses with a combination
and Ferris counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ferris works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Garcia is looking to control Ferris's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garcia avoid being mounted?
Ferris is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferris uses his free foot to push down on Garcia's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Garcia.
Garcia looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Garcia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ferris goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Garcia turns into him and now he's in Ferris's guard.
Garcia stopping the sweep attempt from Ferris.
Garcia gets to his feet. Ferris looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferris slips under a jab from Garcia.
Garcia's corner calls for a 1-2. Garcia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Garcia misses with a shot to the body
and Ferris counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ferris wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
Ferris pushes down on Garcia's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ferris passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is squirming around, avoiding Ferris's attempts to control the action.
Garcia tries to hold on but Ferris pushes him away.
Ferris can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garcia is looking to escape.
Ferris wants to get back to his feet but Garcia is holding on tight.
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 Hector Garcia.
I think Garcia 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for Hector Garcia!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Hector Garcia!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Hector Garcia!
Hector Garcia wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Vores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couture has chosen Mama said knock you out as his entrance music. Brandon Couture has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tommy Vores's chin.
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155 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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154 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight 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, Tommy Vores!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Couture!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Tommy Vores has been cut.
Vores shoots in for a double leg but Couture sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vores looks to land a combination but Couture avoids it well.
Vores fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Couture as Vores shoots in.
Vores shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Couture pinned against the cage. Couture gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Vores. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vores fails with the takedown.
Vores shoots in but no luck this time.
Vores ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vores drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vores tries to clinch there but Couture circles away.
Vores has a takedown stuffed.
Couture with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vores is breathing heavily.
Vores ducks straight into an uppercut from Couture and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Vores maanges to regain guard straight away.
Vores is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Couture stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Oh Vores is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Couture lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Couture misses with a few strikes there.
Vores seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tommy Vores seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture looks to score with a jab to the body but Vores is just out of range.
Vores tries to keep at a distance but Couture has taken the fight into the clinch.
Couture breaks the clinch.
Vores shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Couture as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Couture. No joy for Vores on that attempt.
Vores shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Couture as he jumps to the side.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Couture! Vores is backing up but he can't get away as Couture lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Vores and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brandon Couture!
Brandon Couture is the new featherweight champion!
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