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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Merv Ridley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Rhodes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ridley's entrance music is Don't Turn Off The Lights - Enrique Iglesias . A fine choice. Alex Rhodes has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ White 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Merv Ridley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Rhodes!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ridley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jab by Rhodes.
Ridley fails with a takedown attempt.
Rhodes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rhodes looks to score with a jab to the body but Ridley is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rhodes.
Rhodes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rhodes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rhodes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ridley seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Rhodes shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Ridley is backing up but Rhodes catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Ridley covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Rhodes Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Rhodes!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vince Topper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Ji Sung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Ji Sung has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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, Vince Topper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Ji Sung!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ji Sung throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Topper's waist but Topper gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ji Sung off to one side.
Ji Sung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ji Sung misses with a kick to the body.
Topper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ji Sung counters with a shoot takedown. Topper fights it but they end up in guard.
Topper can't keep his opponent in guard - Ji Sung advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Topper wants to get back to his feet.
Ji Sung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Topper keeps working.
Ji Sung seems to be working for a kimura but Topper defends the submission attempt.
Ji Sung is trying to control the action in half guard but Topper is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Topper might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ji Sung is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji Sung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Topper keeps working.
Ji Sung landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ji Sung seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Topper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Topper preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ji Sung is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ji Sung wants to work for an arm triangle but Topper is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ji Sung looks gassed!
Ji Sung seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Topper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Ji Sung wants to pass to mount but Topper is defending the position.
Topper keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Topper is not content to let Ji Sung control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ji Sung with a lazy takedown attempt
and Topper counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Topper.
Topper trying to control but Ji Sung is working from the bottom.
Topper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ji Sung keeping moving, preventing Topper from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Topper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ji Sung is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Topper is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ji Sung avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ji Sung gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Topper counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Vince Topper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Ji Sung.
Ji Sung has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Topper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topper sitting in guard here, content to control.
Topper stands up from Ji Sung's guard - Topper perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ji Sung looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ji Sung trying to control the action but Topper is working from the bottom.
Ji Sung seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Topper is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dave Ji Sung!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Sankey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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163 lbs
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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Xavier Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dominic Sankey!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sankey.
Sankey misses with a series of wild punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sankey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sankey drives through and clinches with Bell against the cage.
Bell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sankey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sankey pulls guard.
Bell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sankey on the ground.
Bell tries to stand but Sankey is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell stopping the sweep attempt from Sankey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sankey wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sankey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sankey has his foot on Bell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bell works his way back into a safe position though.
Sankey striking off his back but it's not causing Bell any problems.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sankey is on top in guard.
Sankey trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
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.
Sankey prevents Bell from getting back to his feet.
Bell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bell trying to keep a closed guard but Sankey is proving a slippery customer.
Bell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bell tries to get out of the position.
Bell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Sankey from controlling successfully.
Sankey looking to pass the guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A lazy left from Sankey finds it's target.
Sankey misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Sankey.
Xavier Bell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sankey.
Sankey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A big right from Bell misses.
Bell closes the distance but Sankey moves to the side
and Sankey counters with a three punch combo that has Bell backing up. Bell nods at Sankey to acknowledge the strikes.
Bell is breathing heavily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bell.
Bell misses with a wild combination.
Bell misses with a wild combination.
Sankey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sankey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sankey moves into the clinch successfully.
Sankey has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bell uses from the top position.
Sankey will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sankey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sankey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Sankey dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bell closes the distance and clinches.
Sankey pulls guard successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sankey is on top in guard.
Sankey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sankey throwing strikes from guard but Bell blocks nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sankey throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sankey manages to pass to side control.
Sankey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sankey is keen to just control but Bell is a slippery customer.
Sankey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sankey is looking to take a break and control but Bell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Sankey thows a huge punch but Bell dodges it nicely.
Sankey trying to control from half guard but Bell is working away.
Sankey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bell defending well though.
Sankey drops an elbow to the side of Bell's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sankey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sankey thows a huge punch but Bell dodges it nicely.
Sankey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bell looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sankey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sankey trying to control the action but Bell is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sankey throwing shots but Bell is blocking nicely.
Bell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sankey.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sankey slips under a jab.
Sankey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bell dodges the punch combination from Sankey.
Sankey misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Sankey 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!
Sankey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sankey lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sankey doesn't manage to clinch there - Bell circles away.
Bell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sankey dodges the punch combination from Bell.
Bell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Xavier Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sankey drops Bell with a right and a left! Sankey comes rushing in but Bell regains his composure and manages to keep Sankey in guard.
Sankey pushes down on Bell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sankey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bell defending well though.
Sankey trying to control the action but Bell is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sankey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sankey.
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.
Sankey decides to return to a standing position.
Sankey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sankey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bell.
Sankey thows a body kick. Bell tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sankey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bell swivels and escapes.
Bell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sankey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sankey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An inside leg kick lands from Sankey.
Sankey looks for a takedown but Bell sprawls well.
Bell tries to clinch
and Sankey holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bell blocks an elbow strike.
Bell has had enough of the clinch but Sankey keeps him there for the moment.
Sankey lands an elbow inside that Bell shrugs off.
Bell is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sankey landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sankey trying to stall but Bell improves his position.
Sankey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sankey throws a series of punches but Bell moves out of range.
Sankey clinches.
Dominic Sankey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bell tries to break the clinch but Sankey is controlling the position.
Bell looking for a takedown.
Sankey turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Sankey is looking to take a break and control but Bell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sankey is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sankey throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Xavier Bell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bell is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sankey connects with a decent elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominic Sankey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sankey 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominic Sankey!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johann Naboo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naboo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, It's Not Unusual by Tom Jones. Johann Naboo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Johann Naboo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Ward!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naboo throws a leg kick but Ward sees it coming and moves out of range.
Naboo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Naboo misses with a hook. Ward ducked under it nicely.
Ward checks a leg kick nicely.
Naboo is looking to score with low kicks.
Ward shoots in but Naboo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ward fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ward shoots in but Naboo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johann Naboo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Ward.
A shot to de liver by Naboo. Beautiful body shot.
Ward looks to land a combination but Naboo avoids it well.
Naboo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Naboo throws a combination that misses
and Ward counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naboo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ward breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ward keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ward bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ward uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Naboo.
Ward tries to close the distance and clinch up but Naboo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Naboo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ward gets back to half guard.
Ward gets full guard.
Ward is looking to sweep but instead, Naboo has passed into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward wants to control but Naboo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward tries to get to full guard but Naboo has control of the leg.
Ward looks gassed!
Ward regains full guard. Nicely done.
Naboo wants to stand but Ward has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ward is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Naboo is looking to stand up but Ward won't let him.
Naboo postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward controlling the position.
Ward wants to sweep but no luck.
Ward has a closed guard, preventing Naboo from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward looking to control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Naboo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Naboo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ward.
Naboo connects with the punch.
Naboo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ward counters with a single leg into guard. Naboo didn't expect that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward wants to pass the guard but Naboo is keeping the position.
Ward trying to control but Naboo is working from the bottom.
Naboo wants to get back to his feet but Ward is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Naboo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Naboo is retaining full guard.
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 Johann Naboo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Naboo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Naboo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Naboo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt - Naboo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ward scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ward passes to full mount!
Ward looking to control but Naboo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Naboo is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ward controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naboo really wants to buck Ward off and get back to his feet.
Ward can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Naboo is looking to escape.
Ward throws some wild stikes that Naboo manages to avoid easily.
Ward trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Naboo wants to control but Ward is having none of it.
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.
Ward punching from mount but Naboo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Naboo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ward tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ward misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ward landing strikes from the mount.
Naboo is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Naboo is squirming around, avoiding Ward's attempts to control the action.
Ward misses with some ground and pound and Naboo recovers position to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naboo is staying active underneath Ward, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ward tries to pass to full mount but Naboo defends it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ward drops his hands momentarily and Naboo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Naboo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ward looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ward circles away from the clinch attempt.
Naboo throws a wild body kick that Ward sees coming a mile off.
Naboo works over Ward's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naboo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Naboo scores with a jab to the head.
Ward changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Naboo tries to avoid it but Ward manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Naboo to the ground. Naboo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ward gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Naboo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ward counters with a one-two to the body.
Naboo looks to throw the jab but Ward is out of range.
Ward shoots in for a double leg but Naboo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johann Naboo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Ward.
Naboo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A punch combination from Naboo misses.
Ward throws a nice looking combination but Naboo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Naboo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johann Naboo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Naboo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ward counters with a nice double leg into side control. Naboo won't be happy with that.
Ward advances to mount.
Ward is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ward controlling from mount.
Naboo is trying to stand.
Ward controlling the position easily from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naboo is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Ward working the ground and pound effectively.
Ward controlling from mount.
Ward can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Naboo is looking to escape.
Naboo wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
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.
Ward sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ward wants to control the pace but Naboo is squirming around nicely.
Ward looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Naboo is squirming around, avoiding Ward's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Naboo kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Despite being in the dominant position, James Ward just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Naboo shoots and misses
and Ward counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Naboo's guard now.
Ward loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
James Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Naboo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ward on the ground.
Ward not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ward trying to control but Naboo is working from the bottom.
Ward throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ward drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Naboo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ward has Naboo in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward trying to keep a closed guard but Naboo is proving a slippery customer.
Ward wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Naboo is now in half guard.
Johann Naboo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ward trying to control from the bottom.
Naboo wants to stand up but Ward is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Ward comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Naboo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johann Naboo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lando Herman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lorenzo Montana will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lando Herman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lorenzo Montana!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herman waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Montana.
Herman shoots in for a takedown but Montana shows good takedown defense.
Herman throws a right and a left that Montana avoids nicely.
Montana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Herman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Herman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Herman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Montana moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana is stalling here.
Montana using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Montana unloads a knee to the mid-section. Herman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Montana with a knee to the head.
Montana unloads a knee to the mid-section. Herman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana tries to land a knee to the head but Herman blocks with his arms.
Montana scores a nice knee to the body.
Herman misses with some punches.
Montana lands a knee to the body.
Herman is breathing heavily.
Montana lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Herman has a couple of punches blocked by Montana.
Montana lands a nice knee to the body.
Montana connects with a knee to the head.
Montana controlling the action here for a moment.
Herman misses with some punches.
Montana has Herman pressed against the cage.
Montana scores with a knee to the head.
Montana lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Lando Herman has been cut.
Montana connects with a knee to the head.
Montana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Montana with a knee to the head.
Montana connects with a knee to the head.
Herman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Montana lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Montana.
Montana connects with a nasty looking knee right to Herman's face.
Montana tries a knee to the head but Herman blocks it.
Montana connects with a knee to the head.
Montana displaying some good clinch control by pressing Herman up against the cage.
Herman just leaning against Montana, taking a breather.
Herman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Montana tries a knee to the head but Herman blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Montana.
Stalling in the clinch from Montana.
Herman stalling in the clinch but Montana improves position.
Herman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Montana lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Montana taking a breather.
Montana missing with knees to the body.
Herman takes a knee right on the jaw!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Herman.
Herman has a couple of punches blocked by Montana.
Montana lands a knee to the head.
Montana looking to throw knees to the head but Herman is blocking nicely.
Herman could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Herman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Montana pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Montana lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Montana lands a nice knee to the body.
Herman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Herman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Montana backwards.
Montana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Herman working aggressively here.
Montana with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Herman fails to land.
A short right from Herman on the inside.
Herman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Montana landing knees to the head.
Montana tries to land a knee to the head but Herman blocks with his arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Montana as Herman tries to tie him up.
Herman swings wildly with an uppercut but Montana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montana tries to land a knee to the head but Herman blocks with his arms.
Montana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Herman blocks it with crossed arms.
Herman dodges an elbow strike from Montana.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Montana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lando Herman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Montana slips a jab from Herman.
Montana is looking to clinch but Herman is avoiding it.
Herman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Herman is working for a submission of some sort.
Montana is looking to control Herman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Montana avoid being mounted?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana is trying to stand up here but Herman is controlling him well.
Montana is positioning himself well to prevent Herman advancing to mount.
Montana blocking the ground and pound attempt from Herman.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Montana can do anything to dispel that myth.
Montana is holding on to half guard well.
Montana tries to get to full guard but Herman has control of the leg.
Herman throwing shots but Montana is blocking nicely.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Montana doesn't manage to clinch there - Herman circles away.
Montana clinches up with Herman and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Herman.
Montana holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Montana with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Herman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Montana.
Montana tries a knee to the head but Herman blocks it.
Montana using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lorenzo Montana seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Montana slowing the pace effectively.
Herman swings wildly with an uppercut but Montana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montana scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Montana.
Herman has a couple of punches blocked by Montana.
Montana lands a knee to the body.
Montana scores a nice knee to the body.
Montana connects with a knee to the head.
Montana lands a knee to the head.
Montana unloads a knee to the mid-section. Herman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Montana lands a knee to the head.
Montana with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Montana landing knees to the body.
Herman misses with a punch on the inside.
Montana lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Herman misses with some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Montana.
Montana landing knees to the head.
Montana tries to land a knee to the head but Herman blocks with his arms.
Herman swings wildly with an uppercut but Montana uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana landing knees to the body.
Montana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Herman is looking to control Montana's arms but Montana gets an underhook and turns him. Now Herman has his back to the cage.
Herman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Montana crunches a lovely knee into Herman's ribcage.
Montana tries a knee to the head but Herman blocks it.
Herman misses with a punch on the inside.
Herman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Montana lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Herman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Montana throws a knee to the head but misses.
Herman misses with the head strike.
Montana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Herman swings wildly with an uppercut but Montana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montana blocking some punches.
Montana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Herman blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Montana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lando Herman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Herman misses with a looping left.
Herman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Herman misses with an uppercut. Montana saw that one coming.
Montana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Montana rushes Herman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montana.
A head punch on the inside from Montana fails to land.
Knees in the clinch landing for Montana.
Montana is stalling here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana crunches a lovely knee into Herman's ribcage.
Montana lands a nice knee to the body.
Montana is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Montana scores with a knee to the head.
Montana misses with some punches.
Montana slowing the pace effectively.
Montana using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Montana scores with a knee to the head.
Montana blocks an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Montana.
Montana lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Montana unloads a knee to the mid-section. Herman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Montana has Herman pushed against the cage.
Montana landing knees to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Herman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Montana avoiding damage.
Herman avoiding damage as Montana throws knees to the body.
Herman looking for a takedown.
Montana connects with a knee to the head.
Montana with a knee to the head.
Montana misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Herman.
Herman lands a takedown into guard.
Montana is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Herman postures up in Montana's guard and throws a big left but Montana blocks it.
Lorenzo Montana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana is trying to control the position but Herman postures up.
Herman wants to control from the top but Montana keeps moving.
Montana pulls Herman in close to prevent any damage.
Lando Herman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Montana keeping full guard, as Herman tries to pass.
Montana wants to stand up but Herman is controlling him.
Herman preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Montana wants to clinch up but Herman keeps it at a distance.
Montana is looking to clinch.
Montana wants to clinch.
Herman swats away the attempt to clinch by Montana.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Montana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Montana 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Montana!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenzo Nakata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Tramp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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208 lbs
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19
204 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenzo Nakata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Tramp!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Nakata as Tramp shoots in.
Nakata has his takedown stuffed
and Tramp counters with a takedown into side control.
Tramp wants to stand but Nakata has his arm trapped.
Nakata is trying to improve his position.
Nakata is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tramp working away.
Nakata is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tramp controls the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nakata tries for a takedown but Tramp circles away easily
and Tramp counters with a big head kick but Nakata shrugs it off.
Nakata misses with a shot to the body
and Tramp counters with a shoot takedown. Nakata fights it but they end up in guard.
Tramp really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nakata. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nakata looking to control.
Nakata throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tramp wants to control from the top but Nakata keeps moving.
Nakata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakata had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Tramp is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Nakata Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Tramp's back instead.
Nakata is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Tramp defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Nakata is breathing heavily.
Nakata has good solid back control here.
Nakata has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Tramp has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tramp tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakata has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Tramp wants to control his opponent's hands but Nakata gets his hands free.
Good control from Nakata.
Nakata has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nakata looking for the RNC.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tramp wants to get back to his feet.
Tramp is really stuck here.
Tramp trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Tramp has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Will Nakata go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Tramp 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.
Nakata misses with a double jab.
Nakata drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nakata wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tramp, who protects the arm well.
Tramp is not content to let Nakata control the position.
Tramp is looking for a sweep.
Nakata is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tramp is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakata wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tramp, who protects the arm well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tramp can do anything to dispel that myth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nakata stands up and beckons Tramp to his feet.
Tramp tries to clinch up.
Tramp moves into the clinch successfully.
Tramp taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tramp crunches a lovely knee into Nakata's ribcage.
Tramp is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tramp lands a nice knee to the body.
Tramp is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bob Tramp.
Nakata doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tramp counters with a shoot takedown. Nakata fights it but they end up in guard.
Nakata is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nakata working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tramp doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tramp manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bob Tramp has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tramp is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tramp decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tramp tries to close the distance and clinch but Nakata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tramp gets a clinch.
Nakata being controlled against the cage.
Tramp landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The referee calls for Tramp to work.
Tramp throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nakata blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakata changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tramp fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nakata tries to keep at a distance but Tramp has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tramp controlling the action here for a moment.
Tramp landing knees to the head.
Tramp with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tramp leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tramp prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Tramp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nakata gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tramp counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nakata's knee momentarily.
Tramp fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tramp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tramp tries to clinch up.
Tramp moves in looking to clinch but Nakata pushes him off.
Tramp looks to land a body kick but Nakata moved away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tramp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tramp is looking to clinch but Nakata is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakata throws a head kick that misses.
Nakata misses with a takedown
and Tramp counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nakata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nakata is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tramp wanted to stand there but Nakata had control of the position.
Nakata is trying to keep Tramp in close.
Nakata looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tramp must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nakata looking to control.
Tramp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two 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.
Nakata has a closed guard, preventing Tramp from standing up.
Nakata working for a triangle but Tramp defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tramp wants to control from the top but Nakata keeps moving.
Tramp has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nakata is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tramp stopping the sweep attempt from Nakata.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tramp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tramp fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bob Tramp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nakata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakata drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nakata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tramp swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakata wants to control from the top but Tramp keeps moving.
Bob Tramp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tramp is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kenzo Nakata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakata trying to control the position from guard on top but Tramp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakata prevents Tramp from getting back to his feet.
Nakata is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakata thows a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bob Tramp.
Well Tramp has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Tramp!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Craddock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knox Yodsenklai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yodsenklai has chosen Traditional Wai Kru as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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175 lbs
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23
170 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Craddock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Knox Yodsenklai!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craddock misses with a takedown attempt - Yodsenklai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yodsenklai throws a series of punches but Craddock moves out of range.
Yodsenklai lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Craddock sprawling to the canvas. Yodsenklai follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Craddock hang on?
Craddock is rocked!
It looks like Frank Craddock has been cut.
Yodsenklai lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Craddock quite badly. Craddock pulls Yodsenklai in close trying to recover. Yodsenklai postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Craddock on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Craddock doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Knox Yodsenklai!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Barkley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leif Kinnunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles Barkley has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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230 lbs
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Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Barkley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Leif Kinnunen!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barkley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Leif Kinnunen has been cut.
Barkley looks for a takedown but Kinnunen sprawls well.
Barkley throws a series of punches but Kinnunen moves out of range.
Barkley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kinnunen gets a takedown into half guard.
Barkley is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kinnunen 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.
Kinnunen is looking for a kimura but Barkley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kinnunen to get the leverage.
Barkley is looking to improve his position.
Kinnunen is working for a kimura but Barkley is defending it quite comfortably.
Barkley trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley tries to roll over but Kinnunen keeps him under control.
Barkley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barkley.
Barkley is looking for a triangle but Kinnunen pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barkley is on top in guard.
Barkley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barkley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kinnunen keeping moving, preventing Barkley from controlling successfully.
Kinnunen had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Barkley is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kinnunen Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Barkley's back instead.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kinnunen doesn't have the hooks in and Barkley manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barkley passes Kinnunen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kinnunen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kinnunen looks gassed!
Kinnunen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barkley is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Kinnunen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barkley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barkley scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kinnunen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kinnunen tries to roll over but Barkley keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barkley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kinnunen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barkley.
Barkley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kinnunen sees it coming and defends easily.
Barkley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kinnunen defends it well.
Barkley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kinnunen wants to get back to full guard.
Barkley wants to control but Kinnunen is keeping him busy.
Barkley is really struggling to control Kinnunen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes 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. Barkley connects with a nice short shot to Kinnunen's temple.
Barkley seems to be looking for submissions.
Barkley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kinnunen is pressing down on Barkley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kinnunen working for a triangle but Barkley defends it easily.
Barkley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barkley pushing down on Kinnunen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kinnunen is in trouble now - Barkley has advanced to mount!
Kinnunen is squirming around, avoiding Barkley's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Barkley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leif Kinnunen's cut.
That's time! Barkley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Barkley looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kinnunen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barkley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barkley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barkley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barkley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kinnunen looking for a guillotine here but Barkley defends easily.
Barkley is pushing down on Kinnunen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kinnunen is fighting to maintain full guard but Barkley has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barkley frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kinnunen has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barkley controlling well, preventing Kinnunen from escaping the position.
Barkley connects with a big shot to the side of Kinnunen's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Kinnunen taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Charles Barkley!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Redd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redd comes into the arena with We Will Rock You blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!
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174 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
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Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Redd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Redd fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Campbell sprawls well initially but Redd 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.
Redd is looking for a kimura but Campbell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Redd to get the leverage.
Campbell wants to improve his position but Redd is controlling well.
Campbell trying to control here.
Campbell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Redd 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.
Redd drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Campbell dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell trying to control but Redd is working from the bottom.
Campbell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Campbell tries to free his leg and advance position but Redd is retaining full guard.
Campbell wants to control from the top but Redd keeps moving.
Redd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Campbell has gone for a leg lock! Redd slips out almost immediately though and dives into Campbell's guard.
Redd stops Campbell from standing up.
Campbell is striking off his back. Redd thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redd is trying to work for a kimura but Campbell is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Redd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Redd is trying to work for a kimura but Campbell is defending well.
Campbell actively working from the bottom here.
Campbell looks gassed!
Redd works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redd tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Redd has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Campbell misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Redd is trying to get an arm triangle but Campbell is defending well.
Redd working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Campbell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Campbell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Redd working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redd is trying to get an arm triangle but Campbell is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redd has hold of Campbell's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Campbell seems comfortable defending it but Redd has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Campbell is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Campbell is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Redd couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Redd!
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