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SMMA UK 10 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Dominique (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Psycho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Frankie Dominique!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Psycho!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominique closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dominique lands in his opponent's guard.
Psycho is looking for a triangle but Dominique pushes his legs off easily.
Dominique makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dominique postures up and lands a big shot to Psycho's brow.
Psycho pushes Dominique off and scrambles back to his feet.
Psycho throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dominique bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dominique working the body and head with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dominique decides to stand back up. Dominique steps back and let's Psycho get back to his feet.
Psycho wants to clinch.
Psycho looks gassed!
Dominique fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Psycho, pushing him back against the cage.
Psycho wants to break free but Dominique has control.
Dominique has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Psycho is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dominique gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Psycho regains guard.
Dominique is working Psycho over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dominique lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dominique with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominique connects with a couple of short punches.
Psycho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dominique's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominique working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dominique postures up in Psycho's guard and throws a big left but Psycho blocks it.
Psycho has momentary wrist control but Dominique slips an elbow through the middle.
Psycho is working an open guard so Dominique takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Psycho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dominique clinches.
Psycho wants to get back to striking at distance but Dominique won't allow it.
Dominique gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Dominique is nestled in close to Psycho, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Psycho looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dominique is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dominique landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dominique working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Psycho striking from half guard on the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominique scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dominique is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Psycho clinches.
Psycho is trying to break the clinch but Dominique has him pressed against the cage.
Psycho is looking to break free of the clinch but Dominique has double underhooks.
Dominique wants the takedown. Psycho is fighting it off but Dominique persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Psycho's guard against the cage.
Psycho is working an open guard so Dominique takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dominique has closed the distance and engaged Psycho in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Psycho has had enough of the clinch but Dominique keeps him there for the moment.
Dominique breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Psycho swats away the attempt to clinch by Dominique.
Dominique throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Psycho's waist but Psycho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dominique off to one side.
Psycho misses with a double jab.
Dominique closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Psycho to the mat! Psycho manages to get full guard.
Dominique lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dominique loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dominique working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominique scoring with punches to the head and body.
Psycho tries to strike from the bottom.
Psycho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dominique can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dominique forces his way into half guard.
Dominique is looking to advance position but Psycho won't allow it.
Psycho regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dominique wants to stand but Psycho has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dominique scoring with punches to the head and body.
Psycho is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dominique lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Psycho wants to take a breather but Dominique is having none of it.
Dominique landing strikes from the bottom.
Dominique is looking to escape.
Psycho lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dominique pushes Psycho off and gets back to his feet.
Dominique dodges the punch combination from Psycho.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dominique closes the distance and pushes Psycho back into the cage.
Psycho prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Dominique. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Psycho manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Psycho dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dominique. That did some damage!
Psycho gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dominique has Psycho pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dominique pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Psycho tumbling to the mat - Dominique dives into Psycho's guard.
Dominique makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Dominique dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dominique scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Psycho takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dominique lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Psycho gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dominique landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dominique scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Psycho tries to get to full guard but Dominique has control of the leg.
Dominique is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Frankie Dominique overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Psycho is trying to get back to full guard.
Dominique working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dominique winds up and cracks Psycho with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Psycho is looking for a sweep. Dominique is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominique decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominique avoids the head kick by Psycho.
Dominique fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dominique shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Psycho is looking to escape.
Dominique looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dominique missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dominique sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Psycho defending well though.
Dominique takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dominique thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Psycho's head.
Dominique takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Psycho connecting with a few gentle strikes.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dominique shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Psycho wants to get back to his feet but Dominique is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dominique postures up in Psycho's guard and throws a big left but Psycho blocks it.
Psycho has his feet on Dominique's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Dominique avoids the head kick by Psycho.
Dominique gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dominique drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Psycho gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Psycho breaks the clinch.
Dominique displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dominique tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Psycho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dominique shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
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. Dominique connects with a nice short shot to Psycho's temple.
Dominique landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Psycho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dominique not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Psycho is trying to stand.
Dominique working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominique not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dominique seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dominique is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Psycho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Psycho.
Dominique shoots in for a double leg but Psycho sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Dominique. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Psycho has a takedown stuffed.
Psycho misses with a two punch combination.
Dominique doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Psycho counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Psycho.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominique wriggles free and stands up.
Psycho misses with a combination
and Dominique counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Psycho!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dominique lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Psycho hang on?
Dominique landing shots from mount.
Dominique lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Psycho hang on?
Dominique working Psycho over with strikes here.
Dominique in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Psycho is trying to stand.
Dominique has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Psycho's face.
Dominique is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dominique working away from the top, dropping strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Psycho really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dominique scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The referee warns Psycho that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Dominique dominated that second round.
That's time! Dominique's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Psycho dodges the punch combination from Dominique.
Dominique rushes Psycho and presses him up against the cage.
Dominique breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dominique scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Psycho is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dominique's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dominique missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dominique working the head and body with strikes.
Dominique tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Psycho tries to kick Dominique off but Dominique keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dominique looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dominique missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dominique tries to stand but can't do so whilst Psycho controls his leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dominique fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominique shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dominique throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Psycho striking from the bottom.
Dominique lands strikes from half guard.
Psycho wants to get back to his feet.
Dominique stands up from half guard.
Psycho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dominique takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dominique rushes Psycho and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Psycho wants to break free but Dominique has control.
Dominique is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Psycho gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dominique turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dominique manages to end up in side control.
Dominique is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Psycho can do to turn this around?
Psycho is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dominique is controlling him well.
Dominique cracks Psycho with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Psycho is trying to improve his position.
Psycho is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dominique connects with a decent elbow.
Dominique scoring with punches and elbows.
Dominique working the ground and pound.
Psycho is trying to control Dominique's posture but Dominique avoids it.
Psycho is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dominique asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dominique misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Dominique. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Psycho throws a sloppy head kick and Dominique moves out of range easily.
Psycho keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Psycho falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dominique holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Psycho manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Psycho tries to clinch but Dominique is having none of it.
Dominique fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Psycho sprawls well initially but Dominique persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dominique decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Dominique forces Psycho back against the cage and clinches.
Psycho can't break the clinch.
Psycho can't break the clinch.
Dominique's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dominique 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.
Dominique working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Psycho's head.
Dominique lands a couple of digs.
Dominique lands a couple of digs.
Dominique wants to stand but Psycho has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dominique landing some decent shots from guard.
Psycho wriggles free and stands up.
Psycho closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dominique circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominique clinches with his opponent.
Psycho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Psycho wants to clinch up but Dominique keeps it at a distance.
Psycho tries to clinch up.
Dominique throws a right hand that Psycho ducks under and follows up with a left that Psycho also avoids with ease.
Dominique looks for a takedown but Psycho sprawls well.
A clash of legs there as Dominique blocks the low kick.
Psycho tries to keep at a distance but Dominique has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dominique is looking to control Psycho's arms but Psycho gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dominique has his back to the cage.
Psycho tries to break the clinch but Dominique is controlling the position.
Dominique lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Psycho is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dominique scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dominique is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Psycho is trying to stand back up but Dominique is controlling him
Peter Psycho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frankie Dominique is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dominique lands a nice short elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Dominique showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dominique, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Dominique!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Abreu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abreu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I wish - Infected Mushroom. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rafael Abreu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Head!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abreu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Head looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Head avoids the head kick by Abreu.
Abreu lands a high kick to the side of Head's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Abreu dives into guard, looking to finish.
It looks like Anthony Head has been cut.
Abreu thows a big elbow that misses.
Abreu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Head's guard.
Abreu trying to pass the guard but Head defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abreu wants to stand up but Head is controlling the position.
Abreu thows a huge punch but Head dodges it nicely.
Abreu is pressing down on Head's thigh, looking to free his foot. Head is holding on for now.
Abreu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Head with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Abreu wants to stand up but Head has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Head desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Head avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abreu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abreu tries a head kick but it misses.
Head avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abreu tries to clinch up.
Head misses with a few strikes there.
Abreu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Abreu is looking to clinch but Head is avoiding it.
Abreu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Head paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abreu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Head's calf.
Abreu tries to close the distance and clinch but Head swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abreu throws a sloppy head kick and Head moves out of range easily.
Abreu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Head tries to clinch up but Abreu circles away and keeps his distance.
Abreu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Head paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abreu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abreu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Head moves into the clinch.
Abreu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Head pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Head lands an uppercut.
Abreu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Head escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Head misses with a few strikes there.
Head darts in and clinches Abreu up against the cage.
Head breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abreu misses with a head kick.
Head rushes Abreu and presses him up against the cage.
Abreu can't break the clinch.
Abreu is fighting off a takedown attempt but Head is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Abreu to the mat. Abreu regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Head makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Head stands up from Abreu's guard - Head perhaps looking for a knockout.
Abreu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abreu connects with a high kick.
Head looks to score with a jab to the body but Abreu is just out of range.
Abreu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Head blocks a head kick by Abreu.
Head clinches up against the cage.
Abreu tries to pull guard but Head won't allow it.
Head breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Head moves into the clinch.
Abreu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Abreu wants to get back to striking at distance but Head won't allow it.
Head escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abreu darts in trying to clinch
and Head counters by moving into the clinch.
Abreu tries to break the clinch but Head is controlling the position.
Head manages to break the clinch.
Abreu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head blocks a head kick by Abreu.
Abreu tries to clinch but Head moves away
and Head counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Head breaks the clinch.
Abreu wants to clinch but Head slips to the side
and Head counters with a nice low kick that buckles Abreu's knee momentarily.
No joy there for Head, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abreu tries to land a leg kick but Head saw it coming and moves away.
Abreu misses with a body kick.
Head tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Head pushes Abreu up against the cage in a clinch.
Abreu is trying to stall.
A right hand to the body from Head.
Abreu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Head breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abreu moves away from the strike by Head.
Head clinches up with Abreu and pushes him back against the cage.
Abreu wants to get back to striking at distance but Head won't allow it.
Nice elbow from Head.
Abreu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Head avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
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 Rafael Abreu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anthony Head's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Abreu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abreu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Head chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Abreu can pounce on him.
Abreu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Head counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Head.
Head working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Head stops Abreu from standing up.
Head trying to control the position from guard on top but Abreu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Head's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Head trying to stand up but can't free himself from Abreu's guard.
Head working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Head looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abreu wants to stand up but Head is controlling him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Abreu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abreu misses with a head kick.
Abreu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Head looks to throw a body kick
and Abreu counters with a head kick.
Head just misses with a punch to the body.
Abreu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Head stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abreu.
Abreu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Head closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Head turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Head manages to end up in side control.
Head trying to control the position but Abreu is working away.
Abreu trying to remain calm as Head controls from the top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abreu is trying to get back to his feet.
Abreu 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.
Head decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Head throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abreu throws a sloppy head kick and Head moves out of range easily.
Abreu clinches but Head breaks the clinch
and Head counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Head decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Rafael Abreu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Abreu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Head closes the distance and clinches.
Abreu missing with knees to the body.
Head gets control of Abreu's arms and successfully pulls guard. Head will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Head is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Abreu wants to get up but he can't break Head's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abreu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Head pulls Abreu in close to prevent any damage.
Abreu lands a couple of digs.
Abreu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Head manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Head controlling from mount.
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.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Head cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Anthony Head has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abreu is looking to improve his position but Head isn't that keen on the idea.
Abreu wants to get back to his feet.
Head lands a heavy elbow.
Abreu squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Head landing shots from mount.
Abreu wants to hold on but Head pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abreu tries to reverse the position but Head maintains control.
Abreu wants to get back to his feet.
Head tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Head showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anthony Head'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!
A head kick misses from Abreu.
Abreu lands with a kick to the temple. Head shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Abreu tries to clinch
and Head counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Head prevents Abreu from improving his position.
Abreu gets back to full guard.
Head must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Abreu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Head is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Head's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Abreu lands an upkick as Head stands over him.
Abreu wants to sweep but no luck.
Abreu wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Head manages to pass to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head stands up from half guard.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Head wants to break the clinch but can't.
Abreu has had enough of the clinch but Head keeps him there for the moment.
Abreu wants a takedown but no success here.
Head's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Head closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Head lands in his opponent's guard.
Head pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abreu is keeping the position for now.
Head won't allow Abreu to get back to his feet.
Abreu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Head controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Abreu, up you get!
Abreu lands with a slapping head kick.
Abreu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abreu looks to clinch
and Head counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Abreu wants to get back to striking at distance but Head won't allow it.
Head turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Head controlling from side mount.
Abreu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Abreu is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Head is controlling him well.
Head lands an elbow.
Head scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head controls the position.
Head tries to advance to mount but can't.
Head cracks Abreu with a big elbow.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Head gets the takedown into side control.
Head creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Abreu is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Head asserts his dominance and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Head stalls from top position.
Head decides to stand back up. Head steps back and let's Abreu get back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abreu throws a head kick but Head moves out of range.
Head drives through and clinches with Abreu against the cage.
Abreu is fighting off a takedown attempt but Head is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Abreu to the mat. Abreu regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Head preventing the sweep.
Abreu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Head controlling from the top position.
Head distracts Abreu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Head looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Head won't allow Abreu to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Head comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Head has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Head!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between marcus davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaiser Soze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Solid boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, marcus davies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kaiser Soze!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soze dodges the punch combination from davies.
davies cracks Soze with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Kaiser Soze has been cut.
Soze has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from davies finds it's way round the side to connect with Soze's head.
Soze fails with the takedown.
davies swinging wilding here.
Soze moves into range and clinches up with davies.
davies breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from davies.
Soze needs to keep his hands up - davies had a free shot at his head there.
davies throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
davies tries to land a leg kick but Soze saw it coming and moves away.
Soze scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Soze looks up at the clock and then as davies takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Soze smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soze working the strikes but davies uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
davies tries to get to full guard but Soze has control of the leg.
Soze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. davies defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soze thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Soze throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
davies is pressing down on Soze's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Soze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Soze wanted to stand there but davies had control of the position.
Soze throwing strikes from guard but davies blocks nicely.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Soze shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts davies as he jumps to the side.
Soze looks gassed!
Soze tries for a takedown but davies sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
marcus davies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaiser Soze.
Nice sprawl there from davies as Soze shoots in.
davies drops Soze with a left right combo! davies follows him down to the ground into side control.
Soze is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
davies moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soze regains half guard.
davies is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soze tries to roll over but davies keeps him under control.
davies moves into full mount! Soze won't be happy about that!
Soze keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
davies tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
davies has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
davies looking to control but Soze is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Soze swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Soze working to try and regain half guard.
davies looking to control but Soze is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Soze is looking to improve his position but davies isn't that keen on the idea.
davies sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
davies trying to control but Soze is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soze really wants to buck davies off and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
marcus davies dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaiser Soze's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Soze avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from davies.
Soze slips a jab and a cross from davies.
marcus davies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soze looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? davies is fending him off so far but Soze persists. Nope, davies circles away and we're back to standing.
Soze avoids a punch combination nicely.
davies tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
davies swinging wilding here.
Soze fails with the takedown.
davies looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soze looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? davies is fending him off so far but Soze persists. Nope, davies circles away and we're back to standing.
marcus davies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaiser Soze.
davies fails to land with a series of punches.
Soze shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
davies fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
davies looks to land a combination. Soze sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
davies throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
davies lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Soze backs up against the cage.
davies misses with a wild combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for davies.
Soze on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Soze looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A left and a right from davies both land. Nice combination.
Soze blocks a leg kick.
Soze looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? davies is fending him off so far but Soze persists. Nope, davies circles away and we're back to standing.
Soze misses with a takedown attempt - davies sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
davies misses with a jab, cross combination.
Soze decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
davies on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
davies on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if davies tries to get out of the position.
Nice strikes from Soze there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
davies blocking the ground and pound attempt from Soze.
davies wants to control but Soze is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Soze thows a huge punch but davies dodges it nicely.
davies moves into full guard.
Soze postures up.
davies seems keen to control Soze's posture.
Soze throwing strikes but missing.
Soze is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Soze is looking to work some ground and pound but davies has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
davies avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Soze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Soze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. davies swivels though and keeps the full guard.
davies lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Soze!
davies wants to control the pace but Soze is squirming around nicely.
Soze flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
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.
Soze flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
davies sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Soze throwing hammer fists to the chest of davies. What's that going to do exactly?
davies controlling the position easily from mount.
Soze working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
marcus davies dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kaiser Soze's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
davies lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Soze fails with a takedown attempt.
davies tries to clinch there but Soze circles away.
davies cracks Soze with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That has opened up Kaiser Soze's cut even more.
davies swinging wilding here.
davies swats away the attempt to clinch by Soze.
Soze has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from davies. No joy for Soze on that attempt.
marcus davies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaiser Soze.
davies tries to bum rush Soze with a series of wild strikes but Soze uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
marcus davies is winning the standup battle so far.
davies works over Soze's head and body with a nice combination.
davies throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kaiser Soze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No joy there for davies, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
davies throws a series of punches but Soze avoids them all with ease.
davies throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Soze misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
davies throws a low kick but Soze avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from davies. No joy for Soze on that attempt.
davies throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
davies wants to slow Soze down by chopping away at his legs.
Soze shoots in for a double leg but davies sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Soze shoots in but davies avoids the takedown attempt easily.
davies tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Soze is able to avoid easily.
Soze closes the distance and clinches.
Soze prevents davies from breaking the clinch.
Soze wants a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
davies wants to break free but Soze has control.
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.
Soze tries for a takedown but davies manages to get underhooks.
davies manages to break the clinch.
Soze shoots in for a takedown but davies shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Soze.
davies misses with a head kick.
Soze shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with davies but davies pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Soze shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soze has a takedown stuffed.
Soze shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has davies pinned against the cage. davies gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Soze avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
davies gets a clinch.
davies pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soze shoots in but no luck this time.
Soze doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Soze shoots in but davies avoids the takedown attempt easily.
davies misses with a kick to the body.
Soze dodges the punch combination from davies.
Soze shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts davies as he jumps to the side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Soze shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soze takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Soze fails with the takedown.
Some wild striking there from davies.
davies throws a right and a left that Soze avoids nicely.
davies tries to clinch there but Soze circles away.
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.
Soze fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. davies looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
davies throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from davies.
Soze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from davies.
Some wild striking there from Soze.
A combination from davies does no damage.
davies misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Soze shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with davies but davies pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Soze fails with a takedown attempt.
davies tries to clinch but Soze is having none of it.
davies gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kaiser Soze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
marcus davies is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Soze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
marcus davies showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for davies, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... marcus davies!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Derek Zoolander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Derek Zoolander is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Derek Zoolander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John johnson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Zoolander is just out of range.
Zoolander slips a jab and a cross from johnson.
Zoolander avoids the head kick by johnson.
Zoolander throws a body punch but johnson moves out of range.
A punch combination from johnson misses.
Zoolander drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zoolander tries to move to mount but johnson blocks the move with his legs.
Zoolander is working hard here to advance position.
Zoolander thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Zoolander landing strikes.
Zoolander is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zoolander is trying to get an arm triangle but johnson is defending well.
Zoolander is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoolander is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Zoolander keeps moving and retains side control.
johnson is trying to control Zoolander's posture but Zoolander avoids it.
What's johnson going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Zoolander tries for a kimura but johnson is defending well.
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.
johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
johnson is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
johnson wants to control but Zoolander postures up.
Zoolander misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
You can see the frustration on johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Zoolander slips a jab and a cross from johnson.
Zoolander shoots in and bounces johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zoolander. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
johnson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zoolander chips away with some ground and pound.
Zoolander wants to control from the top but johnson keeps moving.
Zoolander stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
johnson pulls Zoolander in to control the position.
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.
Zoolander trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
johnson pulls Zoolander in close to his closed guard and prevents Zoolander from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zoolander 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.
Zoolander passes into half guard.
Zoolander not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zoolander blocks the strikes from johnson.
johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Zoolander working johnson over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Zoolander dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
No joy there for johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zoolander shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zoolander works his way into side control.
johnson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Zoolander is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
johnson wants to control but Zoolander postures up.
Zoolander working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
johnson is trying to control Zoolander's posture but Zoolander avoids it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
johnson struggling a bit here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Zoolander throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
johnson misses with a double jab.
johnson has a takedown stuffed.
johnson misses with a straight right.
johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zoolander lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
johnson throws a series of punches but Zoolander moves out of range.
Zoolander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as johnson throws out the jab.
Zoolander throws a hook but johnson blocks it.
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.
johnson lands a head kick!
johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zoolander wants to control from the top but johnson keeps moving.
Zoolander trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zoolander passes into half guard.
Zoolander wants to work for an arm triangle but johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zoolander is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for johnson!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish johnson?
Zoolander tries to control but johnson wriggling away.
johnson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Zoolander.
Zoolander wants to finish this one by submission but johnson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Zoolander.
johnson tries to lock up and control but Zoolander gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zoolander tries to control but johnson wriggling away.
Zoolander fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Zoolander 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.
johnson prevents any damage by holding on tight.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Zoolander cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
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.
johnson tries to hold on but Zoolander pushes him away.
Zoolander has hold of johnson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and johnson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Zoolander avoids the attempt from johnson to control.
Zoolander is going olschool here, as he tries to force johnson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so johnson shrugs it off.
Zoolander looking to control but johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Derek Zoolander overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zoolander looking for a guillotine from mount but johnson is having none of it.
johnson is looking to improve his position but Zoolander isn't that keen on the idea.
Zoolander trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Zoolander dominated that second round.
That's time! Zoolander's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zoolander shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zoolander working for a triangle but johnson defends it easily.
Zoolander working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zoolander is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zoolander wants to sweep here but johnson controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoolander has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Zoolander.
johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zoolander decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in johnson's guard.
Zoolander wants to pass the guard but johnson is keeping the position.
Zoolander is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zoolander tries to free his leg and advance position but johnson is retaining full guard.
johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Zoolander avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zoolander gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Zoolander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zoolander.
Zoolander gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Zoolander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zoolander circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson swinging wilding here.
johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Zoolander moves out of range easily.
Zoolander fails to land the takedown.
Zoolander avoids a punch combination nicely.
johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zoolander tries for a takedown but johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Zoolander fails with the takedown.
Zoolander fails with the takedown
and johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice combination there by johnson.
Zoolander tries for a takedown but johnson circles away easily
and johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
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.
johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
johnson throws a right and a left that Zoolander avoids nicely.
Zoolander looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for johnson!
John johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
johnson taking shots to the head.
johnson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Zoolander.
Zoolander quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Zoolander but it's paid off an johnson is forced to tap! Nice work by Zoolander.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Derek Zoolander!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between denis meacham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Larusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). denis meacham could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Toni Larusso's chin.
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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, denis meacham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Toni Larusso!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larusso throws a head kick but meacham moves out of range.
Larusso checks a low kick from meacham.
Larusso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
meacham misses with the combination.
meacham avoids the head kick by Larusso.
meacham bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Toni Larusso has been cut.
Larusso lands a high kick!
Larusso tries a head kick but it misses.
Toni Larusso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larusso shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says meacham as he avoids it easily.
Larusso looks gassed!
meacham dances in with a quick combination. Larusso is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from meacham snaps Larusso's head back. Larusso stumbles backwards against the cage. meacham steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Larusso's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Larusso just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). denis meacham!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big D (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Marden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marden has chosen Crazy Life as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Big D!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Marden!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
D takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marden lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Marden slips under a jab from D.
Marden closes this distance looking for a takedown but D circles away.
Marden clinches with his opponent.
D tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marden just stands there and leans against the cage.
Marden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
D gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Marden looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
D is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
D is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marden tries to kick D off but D keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
D seems to be looking for submissions.
D passes to full mount!
Marden is trying desperately to improve position.
D looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
D jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Marden manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ground and pound from D seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Marden regains half guard.
That's two 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. D connects with a nice short shot to Marden's temple.
D is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marden is just riding it out for now. D eventually gives up the hold.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
D is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Marden has managed to free his arm - good work.
D is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marden really doesn't want to stay on the ground with D. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marden wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
D passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Marden!
Marden working to try and regain half guard.
D is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Marden is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Big D!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Montgomery Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns has chosen Swagga' Like Us as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitor Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Montgomery Burns!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva lunges at Burns with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burns's hand.
It looks like Montgomery Burns has been cut.
Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Silva! Burns is out on his feet! Silva rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Burns is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Burns is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitor Silva!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pearson comes to the cage accompanied by God Save the Queen by Motorhead. Johnson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Rock Theme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeff Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dwayne Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pearson's head.
Pearson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pearson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Pearson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pearson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Pearson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pearson off to one side.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pearson is breathing heavily.
Johnson drops Pearson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pearson looks back up at him and smiles so Johnson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Pearson is rocked!
Johnson grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Pearson takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Johnson cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dwayne Johnson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bai Sistjierten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Bowie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bowie has chosen The Undertaker Theme Song as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bai Sistjierten!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Bowie!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sistjierten is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee asks Bowie politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bowie prefers to stall for the moment though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bowie wants to control but Sistjierten is keeping him busy.
Bowie controls the position.
Sistjierten is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bowie asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sistjierten tries to buck Bowie off but Bowie is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sistjierten misses with a two punch combination.
Bowie feints and as Sistjierten raises his hands in defense, Bowie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bowie prevents Sistjierten from getting back to his feet.
Bowie wants to control from the top but Sistjierten keeps moving.
Sistjierten is looking to stand up but Bowie isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bowie trying to control but Sistjierten is working from the bottom.
Bowie stands and throws Sistjierten's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bowie controlling the position.
Bowie trying to control the position but Sistjierten is working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bowie trying to control the action but Sistjierten is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sistjierten manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sistjierten will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sistjierten is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bowie is controlling Sistjierten's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bowie wants to improve his position but Sistjierten is controlling well.
Bowie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bowie looks gassed!
Sistjierten wants to work for an arm triangle but Bowie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sistjierten wants to stand but Bowie has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sistjierten is thwarting Bowie's attempts to control the position.
It looks like Sistjierten is going to stand back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sistjierten looks to throw the jab but Bowie is out of range.
Sistjierten with a poor takedown
and Bowie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bowie wants to control from the top but Sistjierten keeps moving.
Sistjierten is trying to control the position but Bowie postures up.
Bowie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sistjierten has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bowie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bowie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowie decides to stand back up. Bowie steps back and let's Sistjierten get back to his feet.
Sistjierten closes the distance but Bowie moves to the side
and Bowie counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sistjierten is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bowie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bowie misses with a head kick.
Sistjierten wants to clinch
and Bowie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sistjierten thinking.
Sistjierten drops Bowie with a left right combo! Sistjierten follows him down to the ground into side control.
Bowie is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sistjierten decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bowie to his feet.
Bowie is still on wobbly legs! Can Sistjierten finish him?
Sistjierten feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Bowie crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bai Sistjierten!
Bai Sistjierten is the new welterweight champion!
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