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Lightweight Grand Prix Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leee Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Beat It by Michael Jackson. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Leee Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ethan Black!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Black.
A nice inside leg kick there by Black. That's going to slow Murray down.
Black drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Black postures up.
Murray throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Black must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Black prevents Murray from getting back to his feet.
Murray looking for a sweep. Not yet Murray, not yet.
Murray keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
Murray trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Black wants to stand and escape but instead Murray has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Murray 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.
Murray tries to stand but Black is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Murray keeps the fight on the outside.
Black does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Black throws a right and a left that both miss.
Black misses with a takedown attempt - Murray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Black throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Black shoots in but no luck this time.
Black looks gassed!
Black throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murray slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Black throws a head kick that misses.
Black looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Black blocks the body kick.
Black misses with a few strikes there.
Black throws out a leg kick but Murray moves out of range and Black only half commits.
Murray misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Murray scores with a four punch combination!
Murray drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Murray advances nicely into full mount.
Murray trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Black tries to lock up and control but Murray gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Black slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Murray tries to stand but can't do so whilst Black controls his leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Murray seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Black is looking for a sweep. Murray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murray tries to stand but can't do so whilst Black controls his leg.
Black pushes Murray off looking to stand but Murray dives back in and keeps control.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Black throws a combination that misses
and Murray counters with a right hand to the body.
Black throws a sloppy body shot
and Murray counters with a stiff right hand.
Black misses with a few strikes there.
Murray scores with a jab to the body.
Murray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Black takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Black misses with a takedown
and Murray counters with a series of strikes. Black will be more careful next time no doubt.
Leee Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Black.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Black misses with a combination
and Murray counters with a three punch combo that has Black backing up. Black nods at Murray to acknowledge the strikes.
Murray shoots for a takedown but Black saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Black scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leee Murray dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Black swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Black throws a series of punches but Murray avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Black misses.
Black is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No joy there for Black, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murray scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murray.
Black takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Black gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Murray stops Black from standing up.
Murray gets to his feet - Black follows without any prompting.
Black tries to work over Murray's front leg with a kick but Murray checks it.
Black shoots in for a takedown but Murray shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Murray.
Black throws a left and a right that both miss
and Murray counters with a right hand to the body.
Black throws a right hand that Murray ducks under and follows up with a left that Murray also avoids with ease.
Murray scores with a jab.
Murray scores with a one two! Black had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Black connects with a solid leg kick.
Black misses with a combination
and Murray makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Black with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murray counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Leee Murray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murray getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Black misses with a combination
and Murray counters with a series of strikes. Black will be more careful next time no doubt.
Black throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Black is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Black fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Black throws a solid leg kick but Murray takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Black.
Murray looks for a takedown but Black sprawls well.
Black misses with a combination
and Murray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murray stuffs the takedown attempt from Black. Black gets slowly back to his feet.
Leee Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Black.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murray moves away.
Black misses with a two punch combination.
Black throws a series of punches but Murray avoids them all with ease.
Black tries to bum rush Murray with a series of wild strikes but Murray uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Black misses with the combination.
Murray scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Black shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Murray's guard.
Murray looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Black passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray is trying to stand up here but Black is controlling him well.
Black tries to stand but can't do so whilst Murray controls his leg.
Murray is looking for a sweep. Black is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Black tries to stand but can't do so whilst Murray controls his leg.
Murray is not content to let Black control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Black controlling the action here.
Black thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Murray to regain full guard.
Murray wants to stand but Black is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leee Murray dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Black misses with a double jab
and Murray counters with a straight right hand.
Black shoots in for a double leg but Murray sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Black fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Black takes one on the button.
Murray misses with the combination.
Murray scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Murray shoots in and bounces Black off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Black is working an open guard so Murray takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Black throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Black misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Murray lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fighters circling - Black throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Black, right into the meat.
Black throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Black.
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch but Black swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Black. No joy for Murray on that attempt.
Black throws a nice outside leg kick.
Black misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Murray.
Black throws a quick inside leg kick.
Black displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Black throws a right hand that Murray ducks under and follows up with a left that Murray also avoids with ease.
Black throws a series of punches but Murray moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black misses with a double jab
and Murray counters with a straight right hand.
Ethan Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murray lands a nice shot that snaps Black's head back.
Black throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murray counters with a straight right hand.
Murray misses with a series of wild punches.
Black misses with a double jab
and Murray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murray dodges the punch combination from Black.
Black is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Murray.
A chopping leg kick lands by Black.
Black goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Black throws a left and a right that both miss
and Murray counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Murray slips a jab and a cross from Black.
Black swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Black throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Leee Murray is winning the standup battle so far.
Black lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murray counters with a one-two to the body.
Black scores with a leg kick.
Murray is working the combinations to good effect here.
Black bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Murray is not content to let Black control the position.
Murray is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ethan Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black is looking to take a break and control but Murray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murray is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Black is controlling him well.
Black is staying tight to Murray's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Black trying to control the position but Murray is working away.
Leee Murray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Black throws a strike aimed at the side of Murray's head but Murray avoids it well.
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 Leee Murray.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murray, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leee Murray!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Armas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armas's entrance music is Enter Sandman. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Manhoef's choice of entrance music: Melvin Manhoef feat.Lange Frans. Melvin Manhoef has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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222 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Igor Armas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Melvin Manhoef!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armas feints and as Manhoef raises his hands in defense, Armas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Manhoef is trying to control the position but Armas postures up.
Armas has gone for a leg lock! Manhoef slips out almost immediately though and dives into Armas's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Armas is on top in guard.
Manhoef working a defensive guard but Armas manages to pass into side control anyway.
Armas has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Manhoef is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Armas yanks on the arm and Manhoef is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Armas.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Igor Armas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Ovechkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kayaki Chonin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chonin has chosen Fedor Entrance Song as his entrance music. Kayaki Chonin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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156 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Alexander Ovechkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Kayaki Chonin!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ovechkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Ovechkin does no damage.
Ovechkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chonin shoots in looking for a takedown. Ovechkin tries to sprawl out of it but Chonin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Ovechkin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ovechkin misses with a wild combination.
Ovechkin throws a shot from downtown. Chonin moves away and avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chonin.
Chonin scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander Ovechkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ovechkin is breathing heavily.
Chonin closes the distance and pushes Ovechkin back into the ropes.
Chonin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chonin moves in looking to clinch but Ovechkin pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Chonin.
Chonin throws a sloppy head kick and Ovechkin moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovechkin moves in looking to clinch but Chonin pushes him off.
Ovechkin throws a sloppy head kick
and Chonin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chonin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ovechkin keeping moving, preventing Chonin from controlling successfully.
Ovechkin can't keep his opponent in guard - Chonin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chonin is trying to work for a kimura but Ovechkin is defending well.
Chonin 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.
Chonin tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ovechkin controls his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovechkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chonin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ovechkin wants to improve his position but Chonin is controlling well.
Ovechkin is not content to let Chonin control the position.
Ovechkin trying to hold on to Chonin's head to control him but Chonin postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chonin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chonin catches Ovechkin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chonin throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Chonin does no damage.
Ovechkin misses with a combination
and Chonin counters with a series of strikes. Ovechkin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chonin lands a nice shot that snaps Ovechkin's head back.
Chonin throws a nice looking combination but Ovechkin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ovechkin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chonin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chonin misses with a head kick.
Chonin lands with a hook. Ovechkin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ovechkin misses with a combination
and Chonin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ovechkin throws a combination that misses
and Chonin counters with a shoot takedown. Ovechkin fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ovechkin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Chonin stopping the sweep attempt from Ovechkin.
Chonin 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.
Chonin wants to stand but Ovechkin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Chonin wants to control from the top but Ovechkin keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ovechkin tries to strike from the bottom.
Chonin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chonin postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kayaki Chonin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ovechkin misses with a combination
and Chonin counters with a nice uppercut.
Chonin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alexander Ovechkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ovechkin slips a straight right by Chonin.
Ovechkin misses with a looping right.
Ovechkin wants to clinch
and Chonin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chonin lands with a cross.
Chonin throws a head kick that Ovechkin semi-blocks.
Chonin scores with a takedown into Ovechkin's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ovechkin throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chonin stopping the sweep attempt from Ovechkin.
Chonin 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.
Ovechkin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ovechkin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ovechkin throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Chonin stands and throws Ovechkin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chonin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ovechkin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chonin tries to advance to mount but Ovechkin instead regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chonin has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ovechkin defend it? Chonin steps over the head and cranks it - Ovechkin is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Chonin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kayaki Chonin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott Hode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Budgell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hode's entrance music is Arkansas Razorback Fight Song. A fine choice. Budgell is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Im to sexy!!!!. Scott Hode has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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159 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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167 lbs
11 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Brawler
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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 Rio de Janeiro, Scott Hode!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Adam Budgell!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hode throws a jab when Budgell was well out of range.
Budgell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Hode. No joy for Budgell on that attempt.
Hode loads up on a big right hand but Budgell slips the punch.
Budgell tries for a takedown but Hode sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Scott Hode has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Budgell.
Budgell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Budgell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Budgell looks gassed!
Hode connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Adam Budgell has been cut.
Hode fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Budgell to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Budgell looks to clinch but Hode throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Budgell taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Scott Hode!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Helio Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yippe Mofo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chavez's entrance music is The Brazilian National Anthem. A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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156 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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145 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Helio Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Yippe Mofo!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez blocks a head kick by Mofo.
Chavez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mofo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Mofo.
Mofo tries a head kick but it misses.
Mofo scores a takedown into full mount!
Mofo fails to advance to Chavez's back.
Chavez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mofo lands with some strikes.
Mofo looking for a guillotine from mount but Chavez is having none of it.
Mofo wants to stand but Chavez is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
You get the feeling that Chavez really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Mofo avoids the attempt from Chavez to control.
Mofo stands up from mount. Strange move.
Mofo looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez throws out a powerful jab.
Horrible takedown by Mofo or perhaps it was just good defense by Chavez which made him look bad.
Chavez lands a nice looking body shot.
Chavez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mofo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chavez scores with a sloppy right hand. Mofo should have avoided that one.
Chavez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mofo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chavez to score with a decent uppercut.
Mofo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chavez lands with a shot to the body.
Mofo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mofo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mofo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chavez lands a really nice looking cross but Mofo seems unphased.
Chavez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mofo on the side of the head.
Mofo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez throws a series of strikes that have Mofo backpedaling.
Helio Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chavez lands a nice looking body shot.
Chavez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chavez with a jab.
Chavez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chavez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mofo.
Mofo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chavez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chavez.
Chavez connects with a right hand. Mofo shakes it off.
Mofo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Helio Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chavez wants to land a leg kick but Mofo is out of range.
Chavez's corner calls for a 1-2. Chavez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chavez throws out a powerful jab.
Chavez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jab by Chavez.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mofo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mofo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chavez throws a shot to the body.
Chavez stalks Mofo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mofo's face. Mofo staggers backwards, shaken.
Chavez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chavez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mofo tries a head kick but it misses.
Chavez avoids the head kick by Mofo.
Mofo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chavez misses with a low kick.
Chavez is working the combinations to good effect here.
Chavez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chavez lands with a straight right. Mofo didn't see that one coming.
Chavez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chavez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mofo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mofo slips a straight right by Chavez.
Mofo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from Chavez misses.
Mofo throws a head kick but Chavez moves out of range.
Chavez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mofo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mofo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chavez lands a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chavez, as that shot connected.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chavez.
Chavez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mofo lands a head kick. Chavez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mofo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mofo walks into a stiff left hand from Chavez.
Mofo shoots in and bounces Chavez off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Mofo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Chavez is trying to keep Mofo in close.
Mofo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chavez's guard.
Chavez wants to stand and escape but Mofo is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chavez controlling the position.
Mofo passes into half guard.
Mofo wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Chavez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chavez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chavez checks a low kick from Mofo.
Mofo has a takedown stuffed.
Mofo misses with a head kick.
Helio Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
Mofo drops his hands momentarily and Chavez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chavez scores with a punch to the head.
Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Mofo walks into a straight right hand from Chavez.
Mofo tries a head kick but it misses.
Mofo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mofo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chavez lands a really nice looking cross but Mofo seems unphased.
Chavez cracks Mofo with a good jab.
Mofo takes one to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chavez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chavez catches Mofo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mofo shoots in for a takedown but Chavez shows good takedown defense.
Chavez lunges at Mofo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mofo's hand.
Chavez scores with a nice head shot.
Good work by Mofo as he checks the leg kick.
Chavez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mofo circles away quickly and effectively.
Mofo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mofo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Some wild striking there from Chavez.
Chavez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mofo throws a sloppy head kick and Chavez moves out of range easily.
Chavez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mofo doesn't seem bothered though.
Mofo misses with a head kick.
Mofo throws a head kick but Chavez moves out of range.
Mofo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mofo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mofo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mofo walks into a jab.
Mofo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chavez lands a really nice looking cross but Mofo seems unphased.
Chavez blocks a head kick by Mofo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chavez fails to land with a series of punches.
Mofo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chavez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mofo tries a head kick but it misses.
Mofo throws a head kick that misses.
A left lands for Chavez.
Mofo walks into a jab.
Mofo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chavez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good exchange - Chavez coming out on top.
Mofo throws a sloppy head kick and Chavez moves out of range easily.
Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A lazy left from Chavez finds it's target.
Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Mofo.
Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mofo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chavez throws a right hand that Mofo ducks under and follows up with a left that Mofo also avoids with ease.
Chavez blocks a head kick by Mofo.
Chavez lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Mofo.
Some wild striking there from Chavez.
Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mofo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mofo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mofo throws a head kick but Chavez moves out of range.
Mofo misses with a head kick.
Mofo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chavez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Yippe Mofo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mofo throws a sloppy head kick and Chavez moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheers as Chavez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mofo doesn't seem phased though.
Mofo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chavez tests Mofo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chavez stuns Mofo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mofo lands a high kick!
Chavez's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Chavez duly obliges.
Mofo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chavez's sensitive parts.
Chavez misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mofo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chavez scores with a body shot.
Mofo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chavez tries to avoid it but Mofo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chavez to the ground. Chavez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Helio Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yippe Mofo.
Mofo tries a head kick but it misses.
Mofo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A cross from Chavez lands.
Mofo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chavez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mofo fails with the takedown.
Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mofo misses with a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chavez.
Mofo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mofo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mofo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Chavez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chavez jabs Mofo right on the nose. Mofo blinks but takes it well.
Mofo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chavez but Chavez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Chavez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Chavez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mofo doesn't seem bothered though.
Mofo shoots in for a takedown but Chavez shows good takedown defense.
Chavez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chavez thuds a left hand into Mofo's body.
Chavez throws a leg kick but Mofo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mofo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chavez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Chavez.
Chavez thows a body shot but no joy.
Chavez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mofo throws a head kick but Chavez moves out of range.
Mofo throws the kick towards the body but Chavez avoids it.
Chavez cracks Mofo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mofo shoots in looking for a takedown. Chavez tries to sprawl out of it but Mofo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Chavez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chavez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mofo's head backwards.
Chavez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chavez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mofo tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mofo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chavez throws a hook but Mofo avoids it easily.
Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Mofo slips the punch.
Mofo tries a head kick but it misses.
Chavez scores with a punch to the head.
Mofo misses with a takedown attempt - Chavez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Helio Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yippe Mofo.
Mofo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chavez scores with a body shot.
Mofo throws a head kick but Chavez moves out of range.
Chavez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chavez cracks Mofo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Chavez jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mofo is looking to slow Chavez down with leg kicks.
Chavez lands a nice shot that snaps Mofo's head back.
Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mofo has time to react.
Chavez lands with a hook. Mofo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A big left from Chavez misses.
Mofo tries a head kick but it misses.
Mofo throws a leg kick but Chavez moved away.
Chavez connects with a crisp jab.
Mofo throws a head kick that misses.
Mofo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chavez stalks Mofo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mofo's face. Mofo staggers backwards, shaken.
Good exchange - Chavez coming out on top.
Mofo throws a head kick but Chavez moves out of range.
Chavez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chavez throws a jab when Mofo was well out of range.
Mofo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chavez jabs Mofo right on the nose. Mofo blinks but takes it well.
Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chavez misses with a straight right.
Mofo misses with a head kick.
A right-left combo lands from Chavez.
Mofo throws a head kick that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chavez!
Chavez misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez blocks a head kick by Mofo.
Jab, jab by Chavez - just one landing.
Mofo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chavez blocks a head kick by Mofo.
A jab from Chavez does it's job there.
Chavez looks to land a left hand but Mofo moved out of range nicely.
Mofo throws a sloppy head kick and Chavez moves out of range easily.
Chavez lands an overhand right.
A head kick misses from Mofo.
Chavez with a nice cross.
Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mofo has time to react.
Mofo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mofo has a takedown stuffed.
Mofo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chavez's waist but Chavez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mofo off to one side.
A nice combination there by Chavez.
Chavez lands with a nice body punch.
Mofo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chavez sprawls well initially but Mofo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
It looks like Mofo is going to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mofo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chavez controlling the position well.
Chavez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mofo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chavez wants to get back to his feet but Mofo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mofo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helio Chavez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chavez, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helio Chavez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boris Cekada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Badass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Badass has chosen Two Tub Man as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Cekada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Badass!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cekada throws a looping overhand right but Badass ducks down to avoid it.
Cekada misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Cekada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cekada dodges the punch combination from Badass.
Badass misses with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cekada!
Badass scores with a decent looking hook.
Cekada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cekada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Badass misses with a body shot.
Badass looks to land a combination but Cekada avoids it well.
Cekada sends Badass crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cekada is motioning to the referee to let Badass up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Badass looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Badass wants to control but Cekada is keeping him busy.
Badass is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badass is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Cekada has managed to free his arm - good work.
Badass looks gassed!
Cekada gets back to full guard.
Badass must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cekada is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cekada works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cekada tries to control but Badass wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badass is desperately trying to improve his position but Cekada has a good base and remains in mount.
Badass is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cekada trying to control but Badass is having none of it.
Badass is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cekada wants to control the pace but Badass is squirming around nicely.
Badass is trying desperately to improve position.
Cekada trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cekada sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cekada tries to control but Badass wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
BOOM! Cekada connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Badass is squirming around, avoiding Cekada's attempts to control the action.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Boris Cekada just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
A jab from Cekada misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Cekada misses the target.
Cekada looks to score with a jab to the body but Badass is just out of range.
Badass needs to keep his hands up - Cekada had a free shot at his head there.
Nice body punch from Cekada.
Cekada throws a right hand that Badass ducks under and follows up with a left that Badass also avoids with ease.
Boris Cekada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Badass misses with a takedown attempt - Cekada sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boris Cekada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badass ducks under a wild hook from Cekada.
Cekada throws a leg kick but Badass checks it.
Badass fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Cekada dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cekada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Badass.
Cekada lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Cekada. No joy for Badass on that attempt.
Cekada lands with an overhand left.
Badass defending well as Cekada loads up on a big left hand.
Cekada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Badass takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cekada.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cekada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Badass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cekada.
Badass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cekada connects with a right hand. Badass shakes it off.
Badass on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Cekada scores with a four punch combination!
Badass is breathing heavily.
Cekada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cekada throws a jab but it's blocked by Badass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cekada lands with a right hand.
Cekada connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cekada lands a right hook to the body.
Cekada fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Badass is out of range.
Cekada misses with a looping left.
Cekada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice cross by Cekada.
Badass moves away from the strike by Cekada.
Badass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cekada was well out of range. Poor timing from Badass.
Badass gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Badass misses with a double jab
and Cekada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cekada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cekada attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cekada lands with a right hand.
Badass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cekada scores with the left hand. Badass knows he should have avoided that one.
Badass slips under a jab from Cekada.
Cekada slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cekada connects with a good right hand that stumbles Badass. Badass circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cekada throws out a loose jab but Badass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Billy Badass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Badass takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Badass is rocked!
Badass drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Badass is still on wobbly legs! Can Cekada finish him?
Cekada looks to throw the jab but Badass is out of range.
Badass seems to have recovered his senses.
Cekada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Badass manages to avoid it.
Badass throws a one two combo.
Cekada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cekada scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Badass thows a body shot but no joy.
Cekada throws a hook to the side of Badass's head but Badass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cekada sizes up Badass with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badass walks into a straight right hand from Cekada.
Cekada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cekada cracks Badass with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cekada misses with an uppercut. Badass saw that one coming.
Badass swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Badass misses with a looping right.
Cekada slips a straight right by Badass.
Badass throws a right and a left that Cekada avoids nicely.
Badass blocks a jab.
Badass doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cekada counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Cekada. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cekada.
Badass avoids a kick to the body.
Cekada sizes up Badass with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cekada looks to land a left hand but Badass moved out of range nicely.
Cekada waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Badass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badass doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cekada counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boris Cekada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Badass.
Cekada lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cekada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Badass.
Badass is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cekada rather than just go for the knockout.
Cekada lands a lovely overhand right.
Badass moves out of range as Cekada strikes.
Cekada scores with a punch to the head.
Badass shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cekada as he avoids it easily.
Cekada lands a nice shot that snaps Badass's head back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cekada.
Badass takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cekada sizes up Badass with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cekada connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cekada steps into range and cracks Badass with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Badass flops backwards and Cekada dives into his guard looking to finish!
Cekada is pushing down on Badass's leg trying to pass to half guard. Badass is fighting to maintain full guard but Cekada has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Cekada dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Cekada lands a nice hook to Badass's body. Badass takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Badass gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Badass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Badass shoots in and drives through. Cekada sprawls well.
A jab lands there for Cekada.
Cekada misses the shot to the body.
Cekada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Badass.
Cekada lands with an overhand left.
Cekada throws a chopping leg kick but Badass manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Badass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cekada.
Cekada works the jab nicely.
Badass moves away from the strike by Cekada.
Badass closes the distance and clinches up with Cekada, looking for a takedown. Badass pushes Cekada against the ropes but Cekada circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Badass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cekada manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Badass steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cekada.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cekada throws a looping overhand right but Badass ducks down to avoid it.
Cekada misses the jab.
Badass slips a straight right by Cekada.
Nice defenses there by Badass.
Nice cross by Cekada.
Badass lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cekada displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cekada fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Badass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cekada.
Boris Cekada is winning the standup battle so far.
Cekada throws a jab when Badass was well out of range.
Cekada wants to slow Badass down by chopping away at his legs.
A big right from Cekada misses.
Cekada does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Badass throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Badass throws a series of punches but Cekada avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cekada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Badass moves away.
Badass misses with a double jab.
Badass with a poor takedown
enabling Cekada to counter with a crisp jab.
Boris Cekada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Badass.
Cekada throws a looping overhand right but Badass ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Badass throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut lands for Cekada. That snapped Badass's head back.
Cekada throws a shot from downtown. Badass moves away and avoids it.
Cekada waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Badass.
Cekada misses with a low kick.
Badass slips a jab and a cross from Cekada.
Badass checks a leg kick.
Cekada is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Badass looks to land a right hand but Cekada moved out of range.
Cekada connects with a good right hand that stumbles Badass. Badass circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cekada misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cekada throws a push kick but Badass slaps the foot to one side.
No joy there for Badass, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cekada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Badass with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cekada counters with a three punch combo that has Badass backing up. Badass nods at Cekada to acknowledge the strikes.
Cekada throws a shot from downtown. Badass moves away and avoids it.
Badass throws a series of punches but Cekada moves out of range.
Nice shot by Cekada.
Badass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cekada manages to avoid it.
Cekada misses with a few strikes there.
Cekada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Badass can do to turn this around?
Cekada wants to land a leg kick but Badass is out of range.
Cekada uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Badass with a hook.
Cekada connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Badass tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cekada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Badass checks a low kick from Cekada.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Badass does no damage.
Badass moves out of range as Cekada strikes.
Cekada throws a jab when Badass was well out of range.
Badass has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Badass throws a series of punches but Cekada avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Cekada misses its intended target.
Badass gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Billy Badass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cekada loads up on a big right hand but Badass slips the punch.
Cekada throws a jab but it's blocked by Badass.
Cekada thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Cekada misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cekada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cekada ducks under a wild hook from Badass.
Badass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boris Cekada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Badass closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Cekada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cekada has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Cekada!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaq Double J (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couture comes to the ring accompanied by Mama said knock you out. Double J comes into a darkened arena with his song building. GSP - Im not impressed kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Brandon Couture could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shaq Double J's chin.
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154 lbs
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155 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaq Double J!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Double J fails to land the takedown.
Couture wants to clinch up but Double J keeps it at a distance.
Double J tries to clinch up
and Couture counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Couture misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Double J shoots and misses
and Couture counters with a nice body shot.
Couture misses with a jab, cross combination.
Couture stuffs the takedown attempt from Double J. Double J gets slowly back to his feet.
Brandon Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaq Double J.
Couture throws a combination. Double J tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Double J on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Double J showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Couture.
Couture fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Double J misses with a takedown attempt
and Double J takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Double J doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Couture lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Couture looks to land a combination but Double J avoids it well.
Double J is trying desperately to land a takedown but Couture is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Double J.
Couture jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Couture moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Couture catches Double J napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Double J to the canvas!
Double J is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Double J wants to sweep but no luck.
Couture slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Double J wants to sweep here but Couture controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Couture dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Double J moves in looking to clinch but Couture pushes him off.
Couture is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Double J walks into a straight right hand from Couture.
Couture listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Couture stuffs the takedown.
Brandon Couture is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Couture with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Double J wants to clinch
and Couture counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Double J thinking.
Double J with a lazy takedown attempt
and Couture counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Double J is breathing heavily.
Couture takes the fight into the clinch.
Couture is trying to break free.
Couture breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture throws a head kick that misses.
Double J takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Double J swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Couture cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Couture throws out a powerful jab.
Jab by Couture.
Double J is still on wobbly legs! Can Couture finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Double J slips a jab and a cross from Couture.
Double J seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Double J walks into a jab.
Brandon Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture connects with a right hand. Double J shakes it off.
Double J with a lazy takedown attempt
and Couture scores with a counter punch that sends Double J to the canvas! Couture smells blood - he's punishing Double J with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Double J has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Couture!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Figgjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Figgjo comes to the ring accompanied by Edward Grieg. Svensson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The State Of Massachusetts - Dropkick Murphys. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Freddie Figgjo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Svensson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensson doesn't manage to clinch there - Figgjo circles away.
Svensson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Figgjo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Svensson tries to clinch but Figgjo moves out of range.
Svensson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Figgjo circles away quickly and effectively.
Figgjo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Svensson.
A punch combination from Svensson misses.
Svensson throws a series of punches but Figgjo moves out of range.
Svensson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Figgjo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch combination from Svensson misses.
Svensson misses with a two punch combination.
Figgjo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A good leg kick by Svensson.
Svensson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Figgjo circles away quickly and effectively.
Svensson tries to clinch but Figgjo is having none of it.
Svensson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Svensson is looking to clinch.
Svensson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Svensson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Figgjo backs up against the ropes.
It looks like Freddie Figgjo has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson tries to clinch there but Figgjo circles away.
Svensson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Svensson tries to bum rush Figgjo with a series of wild strikes but Figgjo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Svensson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Svensson tries to clinch up.
Svensson wants to clinch up but Figgjo keeps it at a distance.
Svensson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Svensson tries to clinch up but Figgjo circles away and keeps his distance.
Svensson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Figgjo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Svensson throws a head kick but Figgjo moves out of range.
Svensson looks gassed!
Figgjo swats away the attempt to clinch by Svensson.
Svensson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Figgjo moves away.
A punch combination from Figgjo misses.
Figgjo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Svensson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Svensson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Figgjo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martin Svensson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Svensson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Figgjo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figgjo wants to work for an arm triangle but Svensson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Figgjo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Svensson is just riding it out for now. Figgjo eventually gives up the hold.
Figgjo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Svensson sees it coming and defends easily.
Figgjo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Svensson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Figgjo seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figgjo prevents Svensson from standing back up.
Svensson trying to control from the bottom.
Figgjo trying to mount his opponent but Svensson defends it.
Figgjo is trying to control the action in half guard but Svensson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Svensson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Svensson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Figgjo counters with a nice body shot.
Svensson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Svensson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Svensson moves in looking to clinch but Figgjo pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Svensson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Figgjo dodges the punch combination from Svensson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Figgjo throws a jab but it's blocked by Svensson.
Svensson tries to bum rush Figgjo with a series of wild strikes but Figgjo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Svensson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Figgjo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Figgjo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Figgjo stopping the sweep attempt from Svensson.
Figgjo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Figgjo has gone for a leg lock! Svensson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Figgjo's guard.
Figgjo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Svensson has passed 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 Freddie Figgjo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Freddie Figgjo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Svensson clinches but Figgjo breaks the clinch
and Figgjo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Figgjo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Figgjo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Svensson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Figgjo.
Svensson pushes Figgjo off looking to stand but Figgjo dives back in and keeps control.
Figgjo trying to pass the guard but Svensson defending well.
Figgjo seems to be working for a kimura but Svensson defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Figgjo trying to mount his opponent but Svensson defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figgjo is looking for submissions but instead, Svensson has regained full guard.
Svensson is pulling down on Figgjo's head to control his posture.
Figgjo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Svensson dives on top into guard.
Figgjo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Svensson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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.
Svensson wants to get up but he can't break Figgjo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Figgjo is looking for a triangle here but Svensson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Figgjo tries to buck Svensson off but Svensson is having none of it.
Figgjo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Svensson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Figgjo wants to hold on but Svensson pushes him away.
Svensson controlling from mount.
Svensson stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Svensson throws a series of punches but Figgjo moves out of range.
Figgjo defending well as Svensson loads up on a big left hand.
Svensson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Figgjo misses with a head kick.
Svensson misses with a double jab
and Figgjo counters with a three punch combo that has Svensson backing up. Svensson nods at Figgjo to acknowledge the strikes.
Svensson wants to clinch but Figgjo slips to the side
and Figgjo counters with a stiff right hand.
Svensson throws a right hand that Figgjo ducks under and follows up with a left that Figgjo also avoids with ease.
Svensson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Figgjo counters with a left and a right that stings Svensson.
Figgjo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svensson.
Svensson tries to clinch but Figgjo moves away
and Figgjo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Svensson thinking.
Nice sprawl there from Svensson as Figgjo shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fight stays on the outside here - Svensson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Svensson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Figgjo swats away the attempt to clinch by Svensson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Svensson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Figgjo.
Svensson darts in trying to clinch
and Figgjo counters with a one-two to the body.
Svensson throws a series of punches but Figgjo avoids them all with ease.
Figgjo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Svensson. Svensson obviously looking to wear him down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Svensson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Freddie Figgjo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Freddie Figgjo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Svensson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Svensson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Svensson moves into range and clinches up with Figgjo.
Svensson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Svensson lands a nice knee to the body.
Figgjo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short left from Svensson.
Svensson with a knee to the head.
Svensson lands an elbow inside that Figgjo shrugs off.
Svensson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Svensson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Figgjo.
Svensson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Figgjo.
Svensson lands a knee to the body.
Svensson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Svensson avoids the elbow strike from Figgjo, against the ropes.
Svensson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Figgjo blocks the elbow strike.
Figgjo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Svensson with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Svensson lands a knee to the body.
Svensson tries to work over Figgjo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Svensson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Svensson tries to land a knee to the head but Figgjo blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figgjo lands a right hand.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Figgjo throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Figgjo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Svensson's brow.
Figgjo has a couple of punches blocked by Svensson.
Figgjo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Svensson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Figgjo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Svensson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Figgjo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Svensson's brow.
Svensson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Figgjo blocks it with crossed arms.
Figgjo gets control of Svensson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Figgjo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Figgjo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Svensson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Figgjo has tightened it up now! Svensson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Freddie Figgjo!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and G BB (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomi comes into the arena with 2Pac - My ambitions as a ridah blaring out of the sound system. Kenny Gomi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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164 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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22
160 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenny Gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, G BB!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomi lands a jab to BB's midsection.
Gomi scores a takedown into full mount!
Gomi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and BB is now in Gomi's guard. A big mistake from Gomi there, giving up the dominant position!
BB won't allow Gomi to sweep him here.
Gomi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in BB's guard.
Gomi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gomi landing with the ground and pound.
Gomi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gomi distracts BB with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BB wants to stand and escape but Gomi is having none of it.
Gomi wants to control from the top but BB keeps moving.
BB looking to control.
BB has momentary wrist control but Gomi slips an elbow through the middle.
Gomi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gomi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. BB swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gomi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gomi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. BB can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gomi landing strikes from the mount.
Gomi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gomi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gomi looking to finish BB with some ground and pound. This is bad for BB!
BB taking shots to the head.
Gomi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gomi controlling his opponent.
Gomi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. BB looks a forlorn figure.
BB wants to control but Gomi is having none of it.
BB is looking to improve his position but Gomi isn't that keen on the idea.
Gomi controlling his opponent.
BB is bucking up trying to escape but Gomi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BB is trying desperately to improve position.
BB looks gassed!
BB tries to lock up and control but Gomi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gomi unloading with bombs!
Gomi looking to finish BB with some ground and pound. This is bad for BB!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gomi landing punches.
Gomi landing strikes from the mount.
Gomi punishing his opponent with strikes.
BB is in a horrible position here. Gomi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gomi lands a big elbow.
The referee warns BB that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
BB is desperately trying to improve his position but Gomi has a good base and remains in mount.
Gomi is landing with some decent strikes but BB is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gomi scoring with strikes but BB is staying in there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gomi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gomi lands a nice shot to the head.
BB in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gomi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gomi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gomi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BB in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
BB is trying to stand.
BB is trying to escape the mount.
BB tries to hold on but Gomi postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Gomi dominated that round.
That's time! Gomi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gomi misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Gomi.
Gomi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gomi lands in his opponent's guard.
Kenny Gomi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
BB is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gomi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gomi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
BB being controlled here, momentarily.
Gomi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
BB is breathing heavily.
Gomi stands up over BB, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomi trying to control but BB is working from the bottom.
Gomi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed BB's guard.
Gomi lands with a punch from half guard.
BB looking for submissions off his back.
BB is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gomi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gomi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
BB looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gomi is nestled in close to BB, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BB looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gomi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gomi wants to work for an arm triangle but BB is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gomi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gomi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
BB is staying active underneath Gomi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
BB tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gomi has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Gomi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gomi controlling the position easily from mount.
BB keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gomi lands a nice shot to the head.
Gomi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish BB?
Gomi dominating with strikes here.
Gomi with shots to the head and body - BB looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gomi with shots to the head and body - BB looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gomi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish BB?
Gomi breaks from BB's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gomi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gomi wants to control the pace but BB is squirming around nicely.
A nice elbow there by Gomi.
Gomi working BB over with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Gomi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
BB tries to reverse the position but Gomi maintains control.
Gomi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gomi with a couple of short strikes.
BB is trying desperately to improve position.
Gomi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Gomi dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Gomi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but BB moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
BB throws a hook but Gomi blocks it.
BB misses with an uppercut.
Gomi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
BB tries to get to full guard but Gomi has control of the leg.
BB on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gomi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gomi wants to lay and pray for a moment but BB keeps working.
BB is trying to control but Gomi passes into side control!
BB takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gomi lands a few punches from side control.
Gomi looks up at the clock and then as BB takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gomi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
BB tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gomi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that BB can do to turn this around?
Gomi working the body and head with strikes.
BB taking a bit of punishment here - Gomi scoring with strikes.
Gomi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gomi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gomi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gomi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gomi lands a few punches from side control.
Check out the look on Gomi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gomi in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... BB is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kenny Gomi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martti Esko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Martti Esko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcos Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Esko but Esko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barbosa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Martti Esko has been cut.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Esko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Esko fails with the takedown.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that Esko avoids nicely.
Barbosa shoots in looking for a takedown. Esko tries to sprawl out of it but Barbosa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Esko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barbosa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Esko sprawls well initially but Barbosa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Esko is defending well.
Esko trying to control here.
Barbosa wants to pass to mount but Esko is defending the position.
Barbosa throwing shots but Esko is blocking nicely.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Esko is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa passes to side control.
Esko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barbosa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barbosa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barbosa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Esko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barbosa is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Barbosa wants to pass to mount but Esko is defending the position.
Barbosa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Esko's head.
Barbosa looks gassed!
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.
Barbosa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Esko is just riding it out for now. Barbosa eventually gives up the hold.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Esko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barbosa at a distance.
Esko throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Barbosa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Esko.
Esko throws out a powerful jab.
Barbosa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A jab from Esko does it's job there.
Esko cracks Barbosa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Esko throws a nice head kick!
Esko misses with a few strikes there.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martti Esko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Barbosa.
Esko connects with a high kick.
Barbosa is rocked!
Barbosa drops his hands momentarily and Esko needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Barbosa just on the top of the head. Barbosa drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Barbosa - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Martti Esko!
Martti Esko retains his middleweight title!
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