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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Shark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Collins will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaun Shark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Collins!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Shark or perhaps it was just good defense by Collins which made him look bad.
Shark shoots for a double leg takedown but Collins sprawls well. He's pushed Shark's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shark shoots in for a double leg but Collins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaun Shark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins lands with a right and another and another! Shark is in big trouble! Collins lands again and this time it's lights out for Shark! A quality knockout there for Collins.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frank Collins!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Dweller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pistol Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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139 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Dweller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Pistol Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dweller closes the distance and clinches.
Robinson is looking to break free of the clinch but Dweller has double underhooks.
Dweller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Robinson tries to clinch up but Dweller circles away and keeps his distance.
Robinson throws a head kick but Dweller moves out of range.
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Dweller is just out of range.
Robinson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
Robinson wants to clinch.
Dweller is looking to clinch.
Robinson throws a low kick but Dweller avoids it.
Robinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dweller was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson misses with a low kick.
Dweller drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dweller drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dweller jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Robinson wants to stand and escape but Dweller is having none of it.
Dweller wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dweller is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Robinson trying to control the position.
Robinson pushes Dweller off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Robinson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dweller counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Robinson!
Robinson looks gassed!
Dweller tries to control but Robinson wriggling away.
Robinson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Robinson taking shots to the head.
Dweller lands a big shot there that rocks Robinson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dweller working Robinson over with strikes here.
Dweller controlling his opponent.
Dweller blocks Robinson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
You get the feeling that Robinson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Dweller wants to control the pace but Robinson is squirming around nicely.
Dweller sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dweller tries to control but Robinson wriggling away.
Dweller controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dweller has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Robinson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dweller unloading with bombs!
Robinson tries to hold on but Dweller postures up.
Dweller with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dweller tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Robinson is trying to stand.
Robinson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Robinson trying to control from the bottom.
Robinson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dweller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Robinson is looking to escape.
Dweller working over Robinson with some ground and pound. Robinson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Robinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Dweller dominated that round.
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.
Dweller has Robinson up against the cage in a clinch.
Dweller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robinson fails with the takedown
and Dweller counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Robinson has clasped his hands together around Dweller's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
You can see the frustration on Dweller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Robinson trying to control the action but Dweller is working from the bottom.
Dweller tries to improve position but can't.
Robinson decides to stand back up. Robinson steps back and let's Dweller get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dweller closes the distance but Robinson moves to the side
and Robinson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Robinson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dweller is working for takedown but Robinson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dweller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dweller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dweller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Robinson as Dweller shoots in.
Robinson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Robinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dweller smiles and moves away.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dweller here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
Dweller shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Robinson wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Dweller trying to control the pace.
Robinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dweller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Robinson kicks Dweller off and gets back to his feet.
Robinson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dweller is looking to improve his position.
Robinson trying to control the action but Dweller is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mike Dweller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Robinson is trying to control. Dweller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Robinson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dweller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Robinson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
It looks like Robinson is going to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Robinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Robinson looks to land a left hand but Dweller moved out of range nicely.
Robinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Dweller.
Robinson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt.
Mike Dweller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pistol Robinson.
Dweller shoots in and drives through. Robinson sprawls well.
Robinson instigates a clinch.
Robinson successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dweller decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Robinson wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pistol Robinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Robinson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Robinson throws a sloppy head kick and Dweller moves out of range easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dweller with a knee to the head.
Dweller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dweller throws a sloppy head kick
and Robinson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Robinson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Robinson thows a huge punch but Dweller dodges it nicely.
Dweller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Robinson trying to control the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dweller keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dweller landing rabbit punches to the side of Robinson's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Dweller trying to control but Robinson postures up.
Robinson is trying to control. Dweller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Robinson throws a body punch but Dweller moves out of range.
Dweller closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Robinson to the mat! Robinson manages to get full guard.
Robinson wants to improve his position but instead Dweller has moved into half guard.
Dweller is thwarting Robinson's attempts to control the position.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dweller stops Robinson from getting back to his feet.
Robinson moves into full guard.
Robinson wants to get back to his feet but Dweller is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Robinson is trying to control the position but Dweller postures up.
Robinson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dweller closes the distance and clinches up with Robinson, looking for a takedown. Dweller pushes Robinson against the cage but Robinson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dweller has closed the distance and engaged Robinson in a clinch.
Robinson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dweller pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson fails with the takedown
so Dweller counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Robinson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Robinson wants to get back to his feet but Dweller is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dweller slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dweller prevents Robinson from escaping the position.
Dweller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.
Robinson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dweller asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Robinson tries to buck Dweller off but Dweller is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dweller tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Robinson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dweller rather than just go for the knockout.
Robinson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dweller counters with a straight right hand.
Mike Dweller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pistol Robinson.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dweller manages to avoid it.
Dweller avoids the head kick by Robinson.
Mike Dweller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dweller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Robinson is fending him off so far but Dweller persists. Nope, Robinson circles away and we're back to standing.
Robinson takes a swing at Dweller's ribcage but misses.
Dweller dodges the punch combination from Robinson.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Dweller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dweller rushes Robinson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Dweller showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dweller 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for Mike Dweller!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Mike Dweller!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Mike Dweller!
Mike Dweller wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Brophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Brophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grant Brophy has chosen Pump It- Black Eyed Peas as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Brophy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Grant Brophy!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sean Brophy tries to clinch there but Grant Brophy circles away.
Sean Brophy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sean Brophy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grant Brophy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sean Brophy misses with a leg kick.
Sean Brophy scores with a takedown into Grant Brophy's guard.
Sean Brophy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sean Brophy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Grant Brophy tries to clinch there but Sean Brophy circles away.
Grant Brophy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sean Brophy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sean Brophy swinging wilding here.
A combination from Grant Brophy does no damage.
Grant Brophy wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sean Brophy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grant Brophy counters with a straight right hand.
Sean Brophy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sean Brophy slips a jab and a cross from Grant Brophy.
Grant Brophy throws a lazy head kick
and Sean Brophy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Grant Brophy has been cut.
Grant Brophy looks gassed!
Sean Brophy ducks under a wild hook from Grant Brophy.
Grant Brophy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grant Brophy swinging wilding here.
Sean Brophy works Grant Brophy's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sean Brophy throws a front kick aimed at Grant Brophy's knee but Grant Brophy avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sean Brophy throws a jab but it's blocked by Grant Brophy.
Sean Brophy connects with a jab.
Grant Brophy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sean Brophy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sean Brophy lands with a right hand.
Sean Brophy punishes Grant Brophy's body with a nice straight punch.
Grant Brophy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sean Brophy finds it's way round the side to connect with Grant Brophy's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant Brophy throws a series of punches but Sean Brophy avoids them all with ease.
Sean Brophy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grant Brophy's sensitive parts.
Sean Brophy scores with a shot to the body.
Sean Brophy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sean Brophy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Grant Brophy sprawls well initially but Sean Brophy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sean Brophy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grant Brophy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sean Brophy decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A lazy body kick from Grant Brophy
and Sean Brophy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sean Brophy throws a series of punches but Grant Brophy moves out of range.
Grant Brophy throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Sean Brophy to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Brophy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grant Brophy'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.
Grant Brophy drops his hands momentarily and Sean Brophy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sean Brophy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Grant Brophy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sean Brophy.
A telegraphed right hand from Grant Brophy misses the target.
A slow jab from Sean Brophy misses its intended target.
Sean Brophy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sean Brophy throws a right and a left that Grant Brophy avoids nicely.
Grant Brophy misses with a head kick.
Grant Brophy is breathing heavily.
Sean Brophy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grant Brophy's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant Brophy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Grant Brophy takes one to the chin there.
Grant Brophy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good shot there by Sean Brophy.
Grant Brophy is looking to clinch but Sean Brophy is avoiding it.
Sean Brophy throws a nice looking combination but Grant Brophy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grant Brophy slips a jab from Sean Brophy.
Grant Brophy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sean Brophy connects with the punch.
Sean Brophy looks to land a combination. Grant Brophy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sean Brophy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sean Brophy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grant Brophy throws a series of punches but Sean Brophy avoids them all with ease.
Grant Brophy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Grant Brophy throws a sloppy head kick
and Sean Brophy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grant Brophy's guard.
Grant Brophy is working an open guard so Sean Brophy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Grant Brophy misses with a hook to the body
enabling Sean Brophy to counter with a crisp jab.
Sean Brophy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grant Brophy tries to clinch up
and Sean Brophy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sean Brophy is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sean Brophy lands with a nice body punch.
Sean Brophy throws out a leg kick but Grant Brophy moves out of range and Sean Brophy only half commits.
Sean Brophy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grant Brophy can do to turn this around?
Sean Brophy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A right-left combo lands from Grant Brophy.
Sean Brophy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sean Brophy lands a glancing blow to the side of Grant Brophy's head.
Grant Brophy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sean Brophy.
Sean Brophy fails to land with a series of punches.
Sean Brophy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant Brophy falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sean Brophy tries to bum rush Grant Brophy with a series of wild strikes but Grant Brophy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grant Brophy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sean Brophy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sean Brophy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grant Brophy counters with a head kick.
Sean Brophy throws a right and a left that Grant Brophy avoids nicely.
Sean Brophy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch combination from Sean Brophy misses.
Sean Brophy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grant Brophy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Brophy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Grant Brophy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sean Brophy lands a jab to Grant Brophy's midsection.
Grant Brophy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sean Brophy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant Brophy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Grant Brophy.
Sean Brophy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sean Brophy misses with a double jab.
Sean Brophy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grant Brophy slips under a jab from Sean Brophy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant Brophy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sean Brophy fails to land the takedown.
Sean Brophy throws a head kick but Grant Brophy moves out of range.
Grant Brophy takes one on the button.
Sean Brophy blocks a head kick by Grant Brophy.
Sean Brophy swings for the body but Grant Brophy moves out of range.
Sean Brophy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grant Brophy wants to clinch.
Grant Brophy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sean Brophy counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sean Brophy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sean Brophy. That's going to slow Grant Brophy down.
Sean Brophy throws a series of punches but Grant Brophy moves out of range.
Grant Brophy stuffs the takedown.
Sean Brophy looks to land a combination but Grant Brophy avoids it well.
Sean Brophy lands with a cross.
Sean Brophy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grant Brophy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant Brophy clinches but Sean Brophy breaks the clinch
and Sean Brophy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grant Brophy avoids a kick to the body.
Sean Brophy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Grant Brophy tries to clinch but Sean Brophy is having none of it.
Sean Brophy misses with a wild body shot.
Sean Brophy lands a jab to the nose.
Sean Brophy loads up on a big right hand but Grant Brophy slips the punch.
Grant Brophy throws a lazy right hand but Sean Brophy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grant Brophy moves out of range of the strikes.
Sean Brophy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Grant Brophy misses with a combination
and Sean Brophy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sean Brophy stops Grant Brophy from standing up.
Sean Brophy wants to pass the guard but Grant Brophy is keeping the position.
Grant Brophy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sean Brophy advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Brophy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sean Brophy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Sean Brophy!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Sean Brophy!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Sean Brophy!
Sean Brophy wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between derek jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoltan Pekhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jensen comes to the cage accompanied by renegade. derek jensen 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, derek jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Zoltan Pekhart!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
jensen forces Pekhart back against the cage and clinches.
Pekhart tries to score a body lock takedown but jensen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
jensen is working for takedown but Pekhart is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pekhart goes for a takedown in the clinch but jensen prevents it.
jensen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
jensen stuffs the takedown.
derek jensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoltan Pekhart.
Pekhart shoots in but jensen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
jensen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
jensen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pekhart is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
jensen managing to control the position.
Pekhart wants to control from the top but jensen keeps moving.
jensen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekhart 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.
Pekhart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
jensen is pulling down on Pekhart's head. It's preventing any offense from Pekhart, at least for the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for jensen.
jensen misses with a head kick.
jensen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
jensen shoots in but no luck this time.
jensen closes the distance and clinches up with Pekhart, looking for a takedown. jensen pushes Pekhart against the cage but Pekhart circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pekhart gets caught flat footed, as jensen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pekhart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pekhart utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pekhart working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. jensen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. jensen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
jensen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
jensen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Pekhart gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
jensen is breathing heavily.
Pekhart working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. jensen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. jensen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pekhart wants to sweep but no luck.
jensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Pekhart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pekhart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
jensen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pekhart's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekhart trying to control but jensen postures up.
jensen prevents Pekhart from improving his position.
Pekhart is looking to control jensen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pekhart avoid being mounted?
Pekhart is looking for a sweep. jensen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pekhart looking for submissions off his back.
Pekhart is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
jensen controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pekhart scores with a takedown into jensen's guard.
jensen is trying to keep Pekhart in close.
Pekhart wants to pass the guard but jensen is keeping the position.
Pekhart wants to control from the top but jensen keeps moving.
Pekhart is in close to jensen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pekhart cracks jensen with a solid left hand.
Pekhart trying to control but jensen is working from the bottom.
jensen is trying to keep Pekhart in close.
jensen keeping moving, preventing Pekhart from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zoltan Pekhart will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
jensen slips a jab from Pekhart.
Pekhart tries to clinch but fails miserably
and jensen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pekhart's guard now.
derek jensen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pekhart working a defensive guard here.
Pekhart trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Pekhart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
jensen throwing strikes from guard but Pekhart blocks nicely.
Pekhart keeping moving, preventing jensen from controlling successfully.
Pekhart lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Pekhart being controlled here, momentarily.
jensen postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekhart working for a triangle but jensen defends it easily.
Pekhart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
jensen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pekhart works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
jensen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
jensen landing some decent shots from guard.
jensen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pekhart is proving hard to escape from.
jensen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pekhart is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
jensen tries to stand but Pekhart is controlling from the bottom.
Pekhart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pekhart is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pekhart darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
jensen is looking to improve his position.
Pekhart wants to work for an arm triangle but jensen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pekhart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
jensen wants to get back to full guard.
Pekhart is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekhart is trying for a kimura here. jensen looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Pekhart wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zoltan Pekhart!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tero Elo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murilo Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elo comes to the cage accompanied by Helsinki City Boy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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203 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Tero Elo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Murilo Rua!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elo tries to clinch up but Rua circles away and keeps his distance.
Rua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rua tries to clinch up but Elo circles away and keeps his distance.
Elo clinches but Rua breaks the clinch
and Rua counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice shot by Elo.
It looks like Murilo Rua has been cut.
Rua has taken the fight to the clinch.
Elo scores with a shot to the side of Rua's head.
Elo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Elo misses with a punch on the inside.
Rua avoiding damage as Elo throws knees to the body.
Rua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Elo can't get the takedown.
Come on Rua - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Elo fails to land.
Rua is pressed up against the cage. Elo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rua down to the mat. Rua avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tero Elo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elo moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elo misses with some punches.
Rua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Elo closes the distance and clinches.
Elo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rua prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tero Elo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rua rushes Elo and presses him up against the cage.
Elo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Elo throws a punch but it's blocked by Rua.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua lands a body punch.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rua misses with a knee strike.
Elo wants a takedown but no success here.
A right hook to the body lands for Rua.
Rua stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Elo scores with a shot to the side of Rua's head.
Elo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
Rua lands a nice knee to the body.
Elo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Elo can't break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Rua.
Elo is breathing heavily.
Elo tightens his grip and picks Rua up, before dumping him to the ground. Rua manages to land in guard.
Elo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rua looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rua looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rua!
Rua decides to stand up, so the ref orders Elo to his feet.
Rua takes the fight into the clinch.
Elo wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua misses with a knee to the head.
Rua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rua lands an elbow inside that Elo shrugs off.
Elo wants a takedown.
Elo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rua fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rua darts in and clinches Elo up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice elbow from Rua.
Elo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
Rua cracks Elo with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Rua scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rua misses with a knee strike.
Elo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rua pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rua connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rua closes the distance and clinches up with Elo, looking for a takedown. Rua pushes Elo against the cage but Elo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rua closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rua stands up and beckons Elo to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rua counters with an outside leg kick.
Rua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Elo shoots in for a double leg but Rua sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rua goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Elo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rua counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Elo is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Elo is looking to improve his position but Rua isn't that keen on the idea.
Rua tries to control but Elo wriggling away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rua prevents Elo from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries to control but Elo wriggling away.
Elo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Elo trying to control here.
Elo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rua's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rua's back!
Elo lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elo connects with a big shot to the side of Rua's head.
Rua defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Elo's arms.
Will Elo 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.
A close round but Murilo Rua will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Murilo Rua's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Elo tries to keep at a distance but Rua has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rua shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Elo as he avoids it easily.
Elo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Elo wants to clinch but Rua slips to the side
and Rua counters with a nice body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Elo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rua shoots in and drives through. Elo sprawls well.
Elo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murilo Rua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rua stuffs the takedown.
Rua keeps the fight on the outside.
Elo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elo wants to clinch.
Rua swats away the attempt to clinch by Elo.
Rua throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Elo scores with a shot to the side of Rua's head.
Elo lands a left hand.
Rua stops a takedown attempt from Elo.
Elo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Elo blocking some punches.
Rua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rua blocks the elbow strike.
Elo misses with the head strike.
Elo pushes Rua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rua crunches a lovely knee into Elo's ribcage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Elo as Rua tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Elo - that landed with a thud.
Elo lands an uppercut.
Rua with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Elo lands a hook that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
Elo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Elo lands a nice uppercut.
Rua's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Elo is trying to break the clinch but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rua.
Elo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Elo is trying to break free.
Elo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elo has had enough of the clinch but Rua keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Rua on the inside.
Elo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rua tries to break the clinch but Elo is controlling the position.
Elo throws a punch but it's blocked by Rua.
Elo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Elo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rua tries a body shot but Elo blocks it.
Elo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Elo looks to land a left hand but Rua moved out of range nicely.
Rua clinches up against the cage.
Elo avoids a wild elbow strike from Rua.
Still in the clinch, Elo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Elo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rua using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Elo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Elo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rua darts in and clinches Elo up against the cage.
Rua is trying to maintain a safe position but Elo gets an underhook and turns Rua into the cage.
A short right from Elo on the inside.
Elo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rua 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Elo is looking for a triangle here but Rua uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rua stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Elo wants to clinch up but Rua keeps it at a distance.
Rua moves into range and clinches up with Elo.
Elo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Elo manages to end up in side control.
Rua is trying to buck Elo off.
Elo with the ground and pound but Rua regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Elo 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.
Elo trying to control the action but Rua is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elo is looking for a kimura but Rua is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Elo to get the leverage.
Rua is trying to stand back up but Elo is controlling him
Elo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rua wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rua is staying active underneath Elo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Elo 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tero Elo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Murilo Rua's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Rua lands a nice looking kick to the body. Elo takes a step back to recover.
Elo wants to clinch but Rua slips to the side
and Rua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Elo.
Rua throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rua circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rua counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Elo misses with some punches.
Rua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Elo fails with the takedown.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elo tries to clinch but Rua moves away
and Rua counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Elo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Elo is leaning against Rua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rua trying to stall but Elo improves his position.
Elo has Rua pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Elo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rua tumbling to the mat - Elo dives into Rua's guard.
Elo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rua looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rua looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rua!
Rua decides to stand back up. Rua steps back and let's Elo get back to his feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rua. Elo shrugs it off though.
Elo tries to clinch
and Rua counters by clinching up.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Elo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elo throws an elbow that misses.
Elo lands with a right to the head.
Elo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Elo wants a takedown.
A right hand to the body from Rua.
Elo has had enough of the clinch but Rua keeps him there for the moment.
Elo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Elo.
Elo is trying to break free.
Rua landing knees to the head.
Rua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Elo darts in and clinches Rua up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rua.
Elo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rua or not.
Elo is working for takedown but Rua is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tero Elo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua scores a nice knee to the body.
Elo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
Elo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Elo fails to land.
Rua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rua tries to clinch up but Elo circles away and keeps his distance.
Elo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rua, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rua is avoiding damage well.
Rua avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Elo.
Elo throws an elbow but Rua slips to the side and avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Elo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Elo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Elo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Elo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rua, who protects the arm well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rua closes the distance and clinches.
Rua lands a nice knee to the body.
Elo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Elo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rua missing with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rua.
Elo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruas head.
Murilo Rua seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Elo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Elo lands with a cross.
Elo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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 Tero Elo.
I think Elo 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 William Gold scores the fight for Murilo Rua!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Tero Elo!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Tero Elo!
Tero Elo wins by split decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dan Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Fionte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Turner is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Antonio Fionte!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fionte doesn't manage to clinch there - Turner circles away.
Some wild striking there from Fionte.
Some wild striking there from Fionte.
Fionte wants to clinch.
Turner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Turner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Turner advances to full mount.
Turner avoids the attempt from Fionte to control.
Turner is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fionte is surviving well by controlling Turner's body position as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fionte gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Turner wants to work for an arm triangle but Fionte is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Turner wants to pass to mount but Fionte is defending the position.
Fionte is trying is best to control the position here.
Turner wants to pass the guard but Fionte is defending well.
Fionte is looking to improve his position.
Turner thows a huge punch but Fionte dodges it nicely.
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.
Fionte trying to hold on to Turner's head to control him but Turner postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fionte keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fionte feints and as Turner raises his hands in defense, Fionte changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fionte wants to get up but he can't break Turner's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fionte postures up.
Turner throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Turner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turner is looking for a triangle but Fionte pushes his legs off easily.
Fionte wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fionte can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Turner has his hands on Fionte's head, controlling the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Turner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Turner showed some decent athleticism there.
Fionte manages to get to full guard.
Turner looking to sit in guard and control but Fionte gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fionte is fighting to break Turner's control of his arms but Turner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Turner is trying to keep Fionte in close.
Fionte trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
Fionte preventing the sweep.
Turner is trying to hold Fionte in close to prevent damage but Fionte has managed to pass into half 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 Dan Turner will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fionte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fionte tries to clinch there but Turner circles away.
Turner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turner gets the takedown into side control.
Fionte is trying to get back to half guard.
Fionte prevents Turner from improving position.
Turner wants to control but Fionte is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fionte on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fionte is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Turner postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fionte is trying to improve his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Turner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Turner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fionte keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Turner wants to pass the guard but Fionte is keeping the position.
Fionte is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner trying to control but Fionte is working from the bottom.
Fionte is trying to keep Turner in close.
Turner tries to free his leg and advance position but Fionte is retaining full guard.
Turner trying to control but Fionte is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Turner clinches up against the cage.
Turner has Fionte pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fionte manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Turner tightens his grip and picks Fionte up, before dumping him to the ground. Fionte manages to land in guard.
Fionte is trying to keep Turner in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner passes Fionte's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Turner decides to stand and escape the position.
Fionte is breathing heavily.
Turner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Turner showed some decent athleticism there.
Fionte punching from the bottom.
Turner trying to control from half guard but Fionte is working away.
Fionte tries to roll over but Turner keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Turner is thwarting Fionte's attempts to control the position.
Turner wants to stand up but Fionte is controlling the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Turner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fionte's sensitive parts.
Turner moves into the clinch.
Turner breaks from the clinch.
Turner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Turner misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Turner dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Turner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Turner lands in his opponent's guard.
Fionte pushes a forearm under Turner's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Turner is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Fionte!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between mr white (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarvis Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). white comes to the cage accompanied by yes. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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162 lbs
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159 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, mr white!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jarvis Chapman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
white clinches up with Chapman and pushes him back against the cage.
Chapman is working for takedown but white is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chapman is pressed up against the cage. white has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chapman down to the mat. Chapman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chapman avoids a punch combination nicely.
white fails with a takedown attempt.
white throws a head kick but Chapman moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
white lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Jarvis Chapman has been cut.
white is looking to clinch but Chapman is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for white, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for white. That snapped Chapman's head back.
white shoots in and drives through. Chapman sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for mr white. That's going to take a lot out of him.
white feints and then cracks Chapman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chapman down.
white misses with a takedown attempt - Chapman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
white shoots in and bounces Chapman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
white with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
white working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
white trying to control the position from guard on top but Chapman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
white stopping the sweep attempt from Chapman.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
white postures up in Chapman's guard and throws a big left but Chapman blocks it.
Chapman is trying to control the position but white postures up.
white trying to control the position from guard on top but Chapman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
white throwing strikes but missing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
white connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chapman momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
white lands a head kick. Chapman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
white wants to clinch up but Chapman keeps it at a distance.
white looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chapman wants to control but white is keeping busy and won't allow it.
white is looking to take a break and control but Chapman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
white lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
white is looking to advance position but Chapman won't allow it.
white missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
white wants to pass to mount but Chapman is defending the position.
Chapman trying to hold on to white's head to control him but white postures up.
white throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chapman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. white is working away from the top position though.
Chapman keeps control of the position for the meantime.
white wants to pass to mount but Chapman is defending the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chapman wants to clinch but white slips to the side
and white counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chapman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and white counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mr white dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarvis Chapman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
white tries to close the distance and clinch but Chapman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
white moves in looking to clinch but Chapman pushes him off.
white fails to land the takedown.
white works Chapman's body with a nice hook.
Chapman shoots in for a double leg but white sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
white gets in close and instigates a clinch.
white jumps guard but Chapman stands there with white around his waist. white gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
white blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
white turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
white misses with the ground and pound.
white trying to control the position but Chapman is working away.
white working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
white working the ground and pound from side control.
Chapman struggling a bit here.
white sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Chapman is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Chapman avoids any damage from the ground and pound of white.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
white shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chapman pinned against the cage. Chapman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for mr white. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
white is looking to clinch but Chapman is avoiding it.
white misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chapman avoids the head kick by white.
white scores with a hook.
white tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chapman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman tries to clinch there but white circles away.
mr white seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
white misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
white wants to clinch up but Chapman keeps it at a distance.
white cracks Chapman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
white moves into the clinch successfully.
Chapman decides to pull guard.
white thows a big elbow that misses.
white looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapman wants to sweep but no luck.
Chapman keeping moving, preventing white from controlling successfully.
Chapman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from white.
Chapman trying to keep a closed guard but white is proving a slippery customer.
Chapman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
white keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chapman content just to control the position here.
Chapman trying to control but white is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mr white dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jarvis Chapman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Chapman misses the shot to the body.
white closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
white 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.
white controlling the action here.
Chapman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from white.
white trying to control from half guard but Chapman is working away.
Chapman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but white scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chapman trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
white is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
white working the head and body with strikes.
white tries to pass to full mount but Chapman defends it.
white missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
white scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
white is thwarting Chapman's attempts to control the position.
white is nestled in close to Chapman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
white missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
white is looking to take a break and control but Chapman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
white is really struggling to control Chapman but he's trying to hold on to the position.
white passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
white can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chapman is looking to escape.
white dominating with strikes here.
white lands with some strikes.
white throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Chapman wants to control but white is having none of it.
The referee warns Chapman that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
white scoring with strikes but Chapman is staying in there.
white punishing his opponent with strikes.
white with the ground and pound from mount.
Chapman is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
white avoids the attempt from Chapman to control.
white cracks Chapman with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman is squirming around, avoiding white's attempts to control the action.
Chapman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chapman regains half guard.
Chapman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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. white connects with a nice short shot to Chapman's temple.
Chapman tries to roll over but white keeps him under control.
Chapman is refusing to be controlled, as white sits in half guard.
white thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
white looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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. white connects with a nice short shot to Chapman's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
white is looking to advance position but Chapman won't allow it.
white missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
mr white is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
white tries for a takedown but Chapman circles away easily
and Chapman counters by clinching up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chapman misses with a knee strike.
Chapman manages to break the clinch.
white misses with a body kick.
Jarvis Chapman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
white shoots in looking for a takedown. Chapman tries to sprawl out of it but white keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chapman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
mr white showed his dominance in that final round.
Well white has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for mr white!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for mr white!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for mr white!
mr white wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Brean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Akamoah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akamoah has chosen Red Hot Chili Peppers - Can't Stop as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Joe Brean is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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295 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Brean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gabriel Akamoah!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akamoah throws a lazy right hand but Brean sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gabriel Akamoah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akamoah throws a hook but Brean blocks it.
Brean avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brean uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akamoah.
Akamoah throws a jab when Brean was well out of range.
Brean slips a straight right by Akamoah.
Brean avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akamoah misses with a straight right.
Akamoah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brean closes the distance and clinches.
Brean gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Akamoah.
Brean pulls Akamoah into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brean is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Brean looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brean looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Akamoah is defending well. Brean quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Akamoah has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Brean celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Brean!
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