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LFC 29: Supercard 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ahmad zinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Killa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Danny Killa enters the ring!
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152 lbs
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154 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ahmad zinger! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Killa! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Killa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Killa is thwarting zinger's attempts to control the position. Killa is looking for a kimura here.
zinger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for zinger. zinger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Killa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. zinger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Killa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Killa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Killa 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. Killa wants to control from the top but zinger keeps moving. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round. Killa preventing the sweep. zinger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. zinger trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Killa wants to control from the top but zinger keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Killa scores with a takedown into zinger's guard. zinger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
zinger trying to control the position.
zinger lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Killa!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Killa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. zinger wants to pass to mount but Killa is defending the position. Killa actively working from the bottom here. zinger is trying to work for a kimura but Killa is defending well.
zinger is looking to stall here but Killa recovers full guard. Killa keeping full guard, as zinger tries to pass. Killa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round. zinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Killa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. zinger controlling from the top position. zinger wants to control from the top but Killa keeps moving. Killa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. zinger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. zinger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. zinger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Killa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, zinger has managed to get both his arms back between Killa's legs - danger averted. zinger passes Killa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Killa tries to get to full guard but zinger has control of the leg. 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. zinger is trying to control. Killa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. zinger stalling. Killa is looking to improve his position.
Killa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. zinger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Killa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, zinger has managed to get both his arms back between Killa's legs - danger averted. Killa looks gassed! zinger wants to control from the top but Killa keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Killa dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
zinger gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Killa to score an easy takedown into full guard. Killa preventing the sweep. Killa has gone for a leg lock! zinger slips out almost immediately though and dives into Killa's guard. zinger wants to control from the top but Killa keeps moving. Killa is looking for a triangle but zinger pushes his legs off easily.
Killa wants to sweep here but zinger controlling him for the moment. Killa keeping moving, preventing zinger from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ahmad zinger just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. zinger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Killa counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in zinger's guard now. zinger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
zinger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. zinger is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Killa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. zinger is really struggling to control Killa but he's trying to hold on to the position. zinger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Killa is one step ahead there. Killa postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. zinger has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Killa has passed into side control.
Killa throwing shots but missing, from side control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Killa gets a takedown into half guard. Killa wants to pass the guard but zinger is defending well. zinger is not content to let Killa control the position. Killa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Killa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and zinger defends it well. Killa is breathing heavily. zinger gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Killa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Killa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. zinger controls Killa momentarily but Killa frees himself. Danny Killa has got the better of the ground game so far. Killa wants to pass the guard but zinger is keeping the position. zinger controls Killa momentarily but Killa frees himself. Killa trying to control the position from guard on top but zinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. zinger is adopting a defensive guard. zinger lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Killa!
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. zinger tries to control but Killa wriggling away. zinger landing shots from mount. A nice elbow there by zinger. zinger is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Killa is surviving well by controlling zinger's body position as best he can. Killa defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from zinger. zinger lands a heavy elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Killa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Killa gets the takedown into side control. zinger is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Killa is one step ahead and moves to full mount! zinger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. zinger can't escape the position.
zinger is squirming around, avoiding Killa's attempts to control the action. Killa mounts zinger! Really nice guard pass there! zinger manages to regain half guard. Good work. zinger trying to control from the bottom.
Killa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but zinger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. zinger trying to control here.
Killa 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. Killa passes to side control. Killa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Killa tries for a kimura but zinger is defending well. zinger gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. zinger is trying to control but can't.
Killa is working for a kimura but zinger is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. zinger moves into full guard.
zinger trying to keep a closed guard but Killa is proving a slippery customer.
Killa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. zinger is trying to keep Killa in close.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Killa with a lazy takedown attempt and zinger counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. zinger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killa is keeping the position for now. zinger works a leg free and moves into half guard. zinger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Killa sees it coming and defends easily. Killa is not content to let zinger control the position. zinger is stalling here. Killa is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! zinger seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Killa has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. zinger wants to control but Killa postures up. Killa is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. zinger looks calm but he's in trouble here. Killa gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. zinger is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Killa lets go of the hold and zinger can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Danny Killa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kay Olubiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olubiy has chosen hitman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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178 cm
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178 lbs
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179 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Daley! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Kay Olubiy! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Daley gets in close and instigates a clinch. Daley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Olubiy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Daley pulls him back up using the underhooks. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Olubiy. Daley tries to stall but Olubiy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Daley misses with some punches.
Daley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Olubiy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Daley is looking for a sweep. Olubiy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Olubiy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Olubiy prevents Daley from escaping the position. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Daley trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Olubiy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Daley is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Olubiy stands up and beckons Daley to his feet. Daley scores with a jab. Daley feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Daley looking to pass the guard. Olubiy wants to sweep but no luck. Daley trying to control but Olubiy is working from the bottom. Daley postures up.
Daley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Olubiy swivels though and keeps the full guard. Olubiy looks gassed! Olubiy has his foot on Daley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daley works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Daley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Olubiy misses with a body shot.
Daley clobbers Olubiy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Daley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Olubiy. Daley shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Daley was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Daley postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Olubiy looks a forlorn figure.
Daley landing strikes from the mount and Olubiy is in trouble! Daley working away from the top, dropping strikes. Daley is landing with some decent strikes but Olubiy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Daley is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Olubiy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Daley is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Daley fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Daley lands with some strikes. Daley is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Olubiy can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Daley lands a nice shot to the head. Daley wants to control the pace but Olubiy is squirming around nicely. Olubiy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Daley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Daley working Olubiy over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Olubiy tries to kick Daley off but Daley keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Olubiy is looking to improve his position.
Daley decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Olubiy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Daley scores with a kick to the body.
Daley lands with an overhand left. Olubiy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Daley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Olubiy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Daley's guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Daley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Olubiy tries to free his leg and advance position but Daley is retaining full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Daley dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Daley is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Olubiy shoots in for a takedown but Daley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Olubiy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Olubiy stops Daley from standing up. Daley scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Daley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daley moves into the clinch successfully.
Daley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Olubiy blocks it with crossed arms. Daley manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Daley throws out a powerful jab. Daley lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Daley moves into range and connects with a jab. Daley is looking to slow Olubiy down with leg kicks. Olubiy with a lazy takedown attempt and Daley counters with a series of strikes. Olubiy will be more careful next time no doubt. Daley lands with a hook. Olubiy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Daley wants to clinch up but Olubiy keeps it at a distance. Daley is looking to clinch but Olubiy is avoiding it.
Daley doesn't manage to clinch there - Olubiy circles away.
Daley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Olubiy. Olubiy misses with a hook to the body
and Olubiy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A combination from Daley does no damage. Olubiy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Olubiy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Olubiy lands a heavy elbow. Daley can't escape the position.
Paul Daley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Olubiy looking to control but Daley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Daley is in all sorts of trouble here.
Olubiy with shots to the head and body - Daley looks very uncomfortable down there. Olubiy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Daley is wriggling around trying to escape.
Daley throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. 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. Daley working to try and regain half guard.
Olubiy avoids the attempt from Daley to control. Olubiy looking to control but Daley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Daley is looking to improve his position but Olubiy isn't that keen on the idea.
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. Olubiy looking to finish with strikes here!
You get the feeling that Daley really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Daley blocking the ground and pound. Daley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Olubiy looking to control but Daley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Daley is trying desperately to improve position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Olubiy landing strikes, looking to finish! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kay Olubiy will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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!
Daley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Olubiy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Olubiy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daley as he avoids it easily. Olubiy misses the shot to the body. A head kick by Olubiy misses and Daley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Daley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Daley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Olubiy swats him away and circles back towards the center. Daley throws a nice head kick!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Daley. Daley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Daley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Daley is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Daley is trying to control. Olubiy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Olubiy works his way to full guard. Good work. Olubiy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daley is one step ahead there. Olubiy looking to control.
Daley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Olubiy's head.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Olubiy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Daley can pounce on him.
Olubiy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Daley shoots for a takedown but Olubiy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Daley drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Daley wants to stand but Olubiy is controlling his arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Daley is trying to get an arm triangle but Olubiy is defending well. Daley in side control, throwing shots but Olubiy defends. Olubiy is not content to let Daley control the position. Olubiy tries to improve position but can't. Olubiy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Olubiy tries to roll over but Daley keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Olubiy tries to kick Daley off but Daley keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Daley lands with a straight right. Olubiy didn't see that one coming. Daley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Olubiy moves out of range and avoids them all easily. The crowd cheers as Daley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Olubiy doesn't seem phased though. Olubiy misses with a looping right. Daley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Olubiy. Daley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Olubiy, pushing him back against the ropes. Daley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Olubiy tries to stall but Daley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Olubiy prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Daley. That's going to take a lot out of him. Daley tries to score a body lock takedown but Olubiy shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Daley stalling in the clinch but Olubiy improves position. Olubiy throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Olubiy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Daley is trying to break the clinch but Olubiy is controlling him. Daley keeps control of Olubiy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A short right hand to the side of the head by Daley. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Olubiy as Daley tries to tie him up. Daley wants a takedown.
Daley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Daley is trying to break the clinch but Olubiy is controlling him. Olubiy lands with a short head shot on the inside. Daley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Daley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Olubiy's efforts to push away. Daley breaks from the clinch.
Olubiy shoots in for a double leg but Daley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Daley is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Olubiy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight! Paul Daley showed his dominance in that final round. Well Daley 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Daley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Jakobz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Njord Freyr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jakobz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is RSP feat. Thomax - Nordaførr. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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176 lbs
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180 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Jakobz! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Njord Freyr! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A right-left combo lands from Jakobz. Freyr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jakobz was well out of range. Poor timing from Freyr. Freyr tries for a takedown but Jakobz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Freyr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Freyr with a body punch. A glancing blow. Jakobz misses with a looping left. Jakobz is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jakobz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Freyr moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Freyr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Jay Jakobz has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jakobz throws a hook to the side of Freyr's head but Freyr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Freyr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jakobz manages to avoid it. Freyr punishes Jakobz's body with a nice straight punch. Jakobz is breathing heavily. Freyr looks to land a left hand but Jakobz moved out of range nicely. Jakobz switches off momentarily and Freyr cracks him with a monster right hand! Jakobz topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Freyr dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Freyr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Njord Freyr!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Keller! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Guy! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Keller scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Keller landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Keller trying to control the position but Guy is working away. Keller looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Guy is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Guy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Guy is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Keller happy to just control the position for now. Keller lands a nice forearm strike. Keller 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. Guy is looking for a sweep. Keller working the ground and pound from side control. Guy takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Guy sneaks back into half guard. 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! Keller working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round. Guy taking some punishment here, with Keller in his half guard. Guy wants to get back to full guard. Keller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Keller with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Guy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Keller scores with a couple of nice shots. Keller trying to control from half guard but Guy is working away. Keller scoring with strikes to the body and head. Guy missing with punches from the bottom.
Keller wants to free his trapped foot but Guy is holding on for dear life with his legs. Guy is looking to escape. Keller uses his free foot to push down on Guy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Guy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Guy working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Guy tries to hold on but Keller postures up. Guy looks gassed! Keller is landing with some decent strikes but Guy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Guy gets back to half guard. Guy is staying active underneath Keller, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Guy should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Keller is really struggling to control Guy but he's trying to hold on to the position. Keller slips a nice elbow through Guy's hands, connecting with Guy's forehead. Guy has hold of Keller's hands but Keller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Keller winds up and cracks Guy with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Keller not doing much here.
Keller winds up and cracks Guy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Guy is looking for a sweep. Keller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Guy pushes Keller off and gets back to his feet. Guy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Keller scores with a takedown into Guy's guard. Keller scoring with punches to the head and body. Keller is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Guy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Keller works a leg free and moves into half guard. Guy is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Keller jumps into side control! Keller works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Keller lands a few punches from side control. Keller looks up at the clock and then as Guy takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Keller smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Keller scoring with punches and elbows. Keller grinds an elbow into Guy's temple. Keller is chipping away with strikes.
Keller scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Guy to see if he's OK. Keller works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Keller working the ground and pound. This has been an exciting period of action! Keller connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Guy some visible discomfort.
Keller landing a few strikes. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Guy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Guy tries to improve position but can't. A lull in the action here as Keller stalls from top position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Keller dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Keller avoids the head kick by Guy.
Chris Keller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Guy is looking to clinch. Keller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Keller shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Keller working Guy over with strikes. Guy is in trouble now - Keller has advanced to mount! Guy is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Guy is breathing heavily. Keller with good strikes from the mount here! Keller connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Guy taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Guy wants to control but Keller is having none of it. Keller looking to finish Guy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Guy! Keller controlling his opponent. Keller in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Guy is squirming around, avoiding Keller's attempts to control the action. Keller lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Keller avoids the attempt from Guy to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Keller cracks Guy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Keller lands a heavy elbow. Keller dominating with strikes here. Guy tries to get back to half guard but can't. Keller trying to control but he's not successful this time. Keller looking to finish Guy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Guy! Guy flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Keller is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Guy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Keller looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Keller trying to control but he's not successful this time. Guy is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Keller working away from the top, dropping strikes. Guy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Guy is in a horrible position here. Keller smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Guy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Keller postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Guy looks a forlorn figure.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Keller here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Keller lands a nice shot to the head. Guy is in a horrible position here. Keller smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Keller unloading with bombs! Guy taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Keller in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Guy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. A nice elbow there by Keller. Chris Keller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Keller lands a big shot there that rocks Guy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Keller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guy can do to turn this around? Keller working away from the top, dropping strikes. Keller with the ground and pound from mount.
Guy is rocked! Keller controlling the position easily from mount. Keller scoring with strikes but Guy is staying in there. Keller with good strikes from the mount here! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Keller is in the full mount, landing strikes. Keller looking to finish Guy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Guy! Keller wants to control the pace but Guy is squirming around nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Keller dominated that second round. That's time! Keller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Keller fails with a takedown attempt. Guy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Keller's head. A head kick from Guy lands but Keller takes it in his stride. Keller moves out of range as Guy throws a body kick.
Keller shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Guy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Keller is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Keller scoring with some ground and pound. Keller trying to control but Guy is working from the bottom. Keller showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Keller connects with a couple of short punches. Guy being controlled here, momentarily. Guy trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Keller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guy swivels though and keeps the full guard. Keller stops Guy from standing up. Keller works a leg free and moves into half guard. Keller working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Guy wants to improve his position but Keller is controlling well.
Big Guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Keller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Guy tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Nice strikes from Keller there. Guy wants to control but Keller is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Keller lands a nice short elbow. Guy tries to get to full guard but Keller has control of the leg. Guy trying to control here.
Keller working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Keller wants to control but Guy is keeping him busy. Keller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Keller is trying to control. Guy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Keller lands with a punch from half guard. Keller trying to control from half guard but Guy is working away. Guy wants to get back to his feet. Still in half guard, Keller seems content to control. Guy wants to get back to his feet. Keller scoring with strikes to the body and head. Well, if Keller is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Guy wants to get back to full guard but Keller has mounted him!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Keller with the ground and pound from mount. Guy throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Keller cracks Guy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Keller cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Guy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Keller punishing his opponent with strikes. Keller scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Guy?
Guy is trying to escape the mount.
Keller breaks from Guy's wrist control and lands an elbow. Guy is looking to get to half guard. Chris Keller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Keller landing strikes from the mount.
And that's the end of the fight! Chris Keller showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Keller, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Keller!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Kampa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Spackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kampa comes to the ring accompanied by End of All Hope. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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209 lbs
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jorma Kampa! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Spackman! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kampa punishes Spackman's body with a nice straight punch. Kampa forces Spackman back against the ropes and clinches. Spackman is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kampa is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Spackman to the mat. Spackman regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Spackman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kampa is aware though and is defending well. Kampa trying to control but Spackman is working from the bottom. Spackman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Spackman looking for a sweep. Not yet Spackman, not yet. Spackman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kampa pushes down on Spackman's leg and manages to get into half guard. Spackman works his way to full guard. Good work. Kampa stands up and waves to Spackman to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kampa clinches with his opponent.
A body shot lands from Kampa.
Kampa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Spackman looks gassed! Kampa turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Spackman should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Spackman tries to get back to half guard but can't. Kampa stands up. Kampa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Spackman is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Kampa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kampa misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kampa controlling the pace for now. Kampa gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! 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! Kampa darts in and clinches Spackman up against the ropes. Kampa is pushing Spackman up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Kampa presses Spackman against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Kampa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kampa turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Kampa decides to stand back up. Kampa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Kampa not doing much here.
Kampa stands up and beckons Spackman to join him on the feet. Kampa tries to close the distance and clinch but Spackman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fight moves into the clinch position. Kampa stalling in the clinch.
Kampa turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Kampa decides to take the fight back to the feet. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kampa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Kampa drives through with a takedown into guard. Kampa trying to control the position from guard on top but Spackman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kampa gets to his feet - Spackman follows without any prompting. Kampa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorma Kampa dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kampa throws a head kick but Spackman moves out of range.
Kampa gets in close and instigates a clinch. Kampa is struggling to control the position. Spackman is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kampa is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Spackman to the mat. Spackman regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Spackman throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Spackman keeping moving, preventing Kampa from controlling successfully. Spackman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kampa is aware though and is defending well. Spackman looking to control but Kampa passes into half guard.
Kampa is controlling the pace.
Spackman won't allow Kampa to pass to mount. Spackman is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kampa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spackman sees it coming and defends easily. Spackman wants to improve his position but Kampa is controlling well.
Jorma Kampa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Kampa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Kampa wants to stand but Spackman has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Kampa tries to pass to full mount but Spackman defends it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Kampa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kampa showed some decent athleticism there. Kampa passes the guard and advances to mount! Kampa controlling the position easily from mount. Spackman tries to reverse the position but Kampa maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kampa gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! Kampa jabs at Spackman's body. Kampa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Kampa wants to get back to his feet.
Kampa not doing much here.
Kampa wants to stand up but Spackman has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kampa stands up out of the half guard. Kampa rushes Spackman and presses him up against the ropes. Kampa lands a left hand.
Kampa lands a hook that snaps the head of Spackman backwards. Kampa gets a trip takedown into half guard. Spackman is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kampa pulls his head out easily. Kampa controlling the action here. Kampa wants to control but Spackman is keeping him busy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorma Kampa dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kampa gets in close and instigates a clinch. Kampa tries to land knees in the clinch but Spackman avoids the damage to the body. The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. Spackman wants a takedown.
Kampa lands an uppercut. Spackman managing to block the knees to the body from Kampa.
Spackman is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kampa lands a takedown into guard.
Spackman keeping full guard, as Kampa tries to pass. Spackman is working an open guard so Kampa takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Spackman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kampa tries to clinch up but Spackman circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kampa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Spackman's guard. Kampa stands up and waves to Spackman to follow him. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kampa, right into the meat.
Jorma Kampa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kampa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spackman swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kampa takes the fight into the clinch. Kampa has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Spackman regains guard immediately. Kampa wants to stand but Spackman is controlling his posture from full guard. Kampa stays in close to Spackman's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kampa gets to his feet. Spackman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Kampa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spackman can do to turn this around? Kampa moves into range and clinches up with Spackman. Kampa ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kampa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Spackman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kampa is trying to control the position but Spackman postures up. Kampa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Spackman wants to pass the guard but Kampa is keeping the 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kampa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spackman manages to get himself to full guard.
Spackman trying to control the position.
Kampa wants to stand but Spackman is controlling his posture from full guard. Jorma Kampa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Kampa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Kampa passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Spackman tries to get to full guard but Kampa has control of the leg. Kampa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Spackman tries to roll over but Kampa keeps him under control. Kampa wants to stand but Spackman has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Spackman wants to get back to full guard but Kampa has mounted him! Kampa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Harry Spackman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Spackman is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight! Jorma Kampa showed his dominance in that final round. Well Kampa 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:24 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorma Kampa!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roland Deschain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deschain comes to the ring accompanied by nightrain. Couture comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mama said knock you out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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23
154 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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154 lbs
7 - 1 - 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, Roland Deschain! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Couture! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Deschain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deschain throws a series of punches but Couture moves out of range. Deschain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Couture moves away. Couture throws a half hearted mid kick. A big left from Deschain misses. Deschain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Left hook, right uppercut from Deschain. Couture lands an overhand right. Nice jab there from Couture. Deschain throws a right and a left that both miss. Couture moves in looking to clinch but Deschain pushes him off. Couture cracks Deschain with an open hand slap. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Couture closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Couture catches Deschain with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Deschain is rocked! Deschain throws a right hand that Couture ducks under and follows up with a left that Couture also avoids with ease. Oh Deschain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Couture feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Deschain crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brandon Couture!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cloud Strife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Malcovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strife's entrance music is One Winged Angel . A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cloud Strife! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Malcovich! The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Strife has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Strife there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Cloud Strife has been cut. A big right from Malcovich misses. Malcovich just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Malcovich misses the target. Malcovich drops Strife with a left and a right! Oh, Strife is hurt - Malcovich dives into side control looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Strife manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! 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. Strife is looking to advance position but Malcovich won't allow it. Malcovich tries to roll over but Strife keeps him under control. Strife with the ground and pound but Malcovich uses the opportunity to regain guard. Malcovich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Strife. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Strife stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malcovich swivels though and keeps the full guard. Strife postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Strife is looking to work some ground and pound but Malcovich has wrist control. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Malcovich is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Strife looking for subs off his back but Malcovich has passed one foot through into half guard.
Strife is trying to get back to full guard. Strife regains full guard. Nicely done. Strife looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malcovich is one step ahead there. Malcovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Strife is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Strife trying to strike off his back.
Strife 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.
That's two 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. Malcovich stopping the sweep attempt from Strife.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Strife uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malcovich. Malcovich fails to land with a series of punches.
Malcovich connects with a nice looking jab.
Strife looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Malcovich is fending him off so far but Strife persists. Nope, Malcovich circles away and we're back to standing. Malcovich misses with a wild body shot. Strife fails in his attempt to clinch. Malcovich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Strife uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malcovich.
A jab-cross combination lands for Malcovich and sends Strife crashing to the mat! Malcovich follows him down to the mat - Strife regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Strife is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Still in half guard, Malcovich seems content to control. Malcovich has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Strife keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Strife is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Strife throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Malcovich looking to control but Strife is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Strife is looking to improve his position but Malcovich isn't that keen on the idea. Strife blocking the ground and pound. Strife is looking to improve his position but Malcovich isn't that keen on the idea. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Malcovich takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Malcovich dominated that round. The cut man is working on Cloud Strife's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Strife will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. John Malcovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Malcovich drops Strife with a left right combo! Malcovich follows him down to the ground into side control.
Oh Strife is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Malcovich is looking to take a break and control but Strife is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Strife seems to have got his legs back now. Malcovich looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Strife is avoiding damage well.
Strife is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Malcovich moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Strife is trying to get back to half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Malcovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malcovich takes a swing at Strife's ribcage but misses. Malcovich throws a big shot that misses. Malcovich misses the shot to the body. Malcovich throws a lazy right hand but Strife sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Malcovich throws a body punch but Strife moves out of range. Strife looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Malcovich is fending him off so far but Strife persists. Nope, Malcovich circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Malcovich misses with a looping left. Malcovich misses with an uppercut. Strife saw that one coming. Malcovich cracks Strife with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Strife ducks under a wild hook from Malcovich. Strife looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Malcovich is fending him off so far but Strife persists. Nope, Malcovich circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cloud Strife. That's going to take a lot out of him. Malcovich fails to land with a series of punches.
Malcovich lunges at Strife with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Strife's hand. Strife takes one to the side of the head.
Strife misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Malcovich jabs Strife right on the nose. Strife blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Malcovich looks to throw the jab but Strife is out of range. Strife dodges the punch combination from Malcovich.
Strife takes a shot right to the bread basket. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Malcovich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Strife. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Strife ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. John Malcovich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Strife uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malcovich. Malcovich lands a glancing blow to the side of Strife's head. Malcovich lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A slow jab from Malcovich misses its intended target. Strife uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malcovich.
Some wild striking there from Malcovich.
Malcovich punishes Strife's body with a nice straight punch. Malcovich connects with a nice looking jab.
Strife ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Malcovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Strife is just out of range. John Malcovich seems to be getting the better of the standup. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Strife steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malcovich. Malcovich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Malcovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Cloud Strife's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Malcovich throws a right and a left that Strife avoids nicely. Malcovich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Malcovich. Malcovich swinging wilding here.
Malcovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strife was well out of range. Poor timing from Malcovich. Some wild striking there from Malcovich.
A telegraphed right hand from Malcovich misses the target. Malcovich misses with a double jab.
Malcovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Malcovich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Malcovich throws a big shot that misses. A big left from Malcovich misses. Strife avoids the body shot from Malcovich.
Malcovich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Malcovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Malcovich misses with an uppercut. A slow jab from Malcovich misses its intended target. Strife blocks a jab. Malcovich misses with a straight left.
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. Malcovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strife. Strife shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Malcovich pinned against the cage. Malcovich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Strife fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Strife moves out of range as Malcovich strikes. Strife avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Malcovich swings for the body but Strife moves out of range.
Malcovich lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Malcovich misses with an uppercut. A big right from Malcovich misses. Strife tries to clinch up. Malcovich misses with an uppercut. Malcovich throws a series of punches but Strife avoids them all with ease. Malcovich misses with a wild body shot. Malcovich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malcovich fails to land with a series of punches.
Malcovich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cloud Strife. That's going to take a lot out of him. Strife tries to move into range but Malcovich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Malcovich waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Strife. Malcovich misses with a wild combination.
Malcovich jabbing away but nothing is landing. A punch combination from Malcovich misses. Malcovich throws a body punch but Strife moves out of range. Malcovich throws a nice looking combination but Strife bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Malcovich throws a series of strikes that have Strife backpedaling.
Malcovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Malcovich really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Cloud Strife's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Strife takes a shot right to the bread basket. Strife misses with a takedown attempt - Malcovich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Malcovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A jab from Malcovich misses. Malcovich lands with a straight right. Strife didn't see that one coming. Malcovich throws a right and a left that both miss. Malcovich misses with a hook. Malcovich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. This has been an exciting period of action! Strife avoids a punch combination nicely.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Malcovich misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round. Malcovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strife. Malcovich misses with a double jab.
Malcovich throws a right and a left that Strife avoids nicely. Malcovich missing with a left hand there. Strife was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Malcovich throws a looping overhand right but Strife ducks down to avoid it. Strife ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Malcovich misses with a straight right. Malcovich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strife circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two 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. Malcovich scores with a shot to the body.
John Malcovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Strife clinches with his opponent.
Malcovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malcovich misses with a hook. Malcovich misses with a double jab.
A big right from Malcovich misses. Strife wants to clinch up but Malcovich keeps it at a distance. Malcovich loads up on a big right hand but Strife slips the punch. Malcovich misses with a body shot.
Strife shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Malcovich pinned against the cage. Malcovich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Strife slips a straight right by Malcovich. A combination from Malcovich does no damage. Malcovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Strife. Malcovich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strife circles away quickly and effectively. Malcovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Malcovich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Strife slips a jab and a cross from Malcovich.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Strife. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cloud Strife. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Strife shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Malcovich pinned against the cage. Malcovich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Malcovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Strife is just out of range. Strife blocks a jab. Strife ducks under a wild hook from Malcovich. A left lands for Malcovich. Malcovich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Malcovich dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Cloud Strife's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Malcovich throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Strife on the side of the head. Malcovich tries to bum rush Strife with a series of wild strikes but Strife uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Strife fails in his attempt to clinch. Nice sprawl there from Malcovich as Strife shoots in. Strife dodges the punch combination from Malcovich.
Malcovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Strife slips a jab from Malcovich. Malcovich throws a body punch but Strife moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Malcovich lands a jab-cross combination. Malcovich is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Malcovich throws out a powerful jab. Strife uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malcovich. Malcovich misses with a wild body shot. Horrible takedown by Strife or perhaps it was just good defense by Malcovich which made him look bad. Malcovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strife manages to avoid it. Strife looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Malcovich scores with a nice right hand.
Malcovich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Malcovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Malcovich misses the shot to the body. Strife dodges the punch combination from Malcovich.
Strife avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Malcovich throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Malcovich thows a left - swing and a miss! Strife fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cloud Strife. That's going to take a lot out of him. Malcovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cloud Strife has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Malcovich misses with a wild body shot. Strife has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Malcovich finds it's way round the side to connect with Strife's head. Strife looks for a takedown but Malcovich sprawls well. Malcovich misses with a double jab.
Malcovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strife moves away. Malcovich misses with an uppercut. Malcovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strife was well out of range. Poor timing from Malcovich.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Malcovich throws a nice looking combination but Strife bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Strife fails with a takedown attempt. Malcovich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
John Malcovich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Malcovich misses the shot to the body. Strife is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Malcovich's half guard. Strife thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Malcovich's head. Strife seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight! John Malcovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Malcovich winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Glass scores the fight 44:50 Judge William Gold scores the fight 41:50 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Malcovich! John Malcovich is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny McBraddish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spider Queen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McBraddish's entrance music is Broken by 12 Stones. A fine choice. Spider Queen acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny McBraddish! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Spider Queen! The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McBraddish throws a series of punches but Queen avoids them all with ease. A punch combination from Queen misses. Queen takes one to the side of the head.
McBraddish swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Queen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Queen wants to free his trapped foot but McBraddish is holding on for dear life with his legs. Queen is trying to control. McBraddish wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Queen stops McBraddish from getting back to his feet.
Queen wants to take a breather but McBraddish is having none of it. McBraddish keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Queen seems to be working for a kimura but McBraddish defends the submission attempt. Queen trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round. Queen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McBraddish sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. McBraddish misses with a combination
and Queen counters with a nice double leg into side control. McBraddish won't be happy with that. McBraddish wants to get back to his feet but Queen drags him back down. Queen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McBraddish is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. McBraddish avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Queen.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Queen wants to lay and pray for a moment but McBraddish keeps working. McBraddish is pushing Queen's head away, looking to escape. Queen manages to hold on to the position though. McBraddish stops Queen from passing to mount. Queen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Queen looks gassed! McBraddish managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Queen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Queen tries a head kick but it misses.
Queen throws a left and a right that both miss
and McBraddish counters with a left to the body. McBraddish throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McBraddish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McBraddish just misses with a punch to the body.
Queen avoids a lazy jab quite easily. McBraddish throws a jab when Queen was well out of range. McBraddish looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Queen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. The fight moves into the clinch position. Queen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McBraddish gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McBraddish breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McBraddish misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McBraddish throws a hook but Queen avoids it easily. Johnny McBraddish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Queen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McBraddish scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. McBraddish changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. McBraddish throws a left and a right that both miss
and Queen counters into the clinch. Nicely done. McBraddish escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McBraddish lunges at Queen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Queen's hand. McBraddish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. McBraddish misses with a double jab
and Queen counters with a shoot takedown. McBraddish fights it but they end up in guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. McBraddish wants to stand but Queen is controlling the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spider Queen dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Queen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McBraddish's half guard. McBraddish makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! McBraddish throws a right and a left that both miss. Queen ducks right into an uppercut from McBraddish. Nice uppercut there from McBraddish. Queen slips under a jab. Queen tries a head kick but it misses.
Queen blocks a jab. Queen moves away from the strike by McBraddish. Some wild striking there from McBraddish.
McBraddish throws a looping overhand right but Queen ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Queen misses with a combination
and McBraddish counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Queen thinking. Queen is breathing heavily. McBraddish scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Spider Queen has been cut. Queen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. A telegraphed right hand from McBraddish misses the target. The crowd cheers as McBraddish lands an impressive looking overhand right. Queen doesn't seem phased though. McBraddish loads up on a big right hand but Queen slips the punch. McBraddish falls off balance throwing a combination
and Queen counters with a left and a right that stings McBraddish. McBraddish cracks Queen with an open hand slap. Queen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Some wild striking there from Queen.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McBraddish connects with a single shot there. Queen avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A punch combination from Queen misses. McBraddish misses with a looping left. McBraddish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Queen moves out of range as McBraddish strikes. McBraddish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Queen was well out of range. Poor timing from McBraddish. Queen slips under a jab from McBraddish. McBraddish goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McBraddish tests Queen's chin there with a solid looking shot. McBraddish looks to throw the jab but Queen is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Queen misses with a body shot.
Johnny McBraddish is winning the standup battle so far. Queen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McBraddish counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Queen looking for a takedown here - he's got it. McBraddish is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Queen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McBraddish is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McBraddish has escaped and now he's on top! McBraddish might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Queen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Queen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McBraddish can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Queen working for a triangle but McBraddish defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. McBraddish wanted to stand there but Queen had control of the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny McBraddish dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Spider Queen's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McBraddish scores with a jab. McBraddish thows a left - swing and a miss! Johnny McBraddish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McBraddish throws a body punch but Queen moves out of range. McBraddish lands a nice looking body shot.
Queen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Queen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McBraddish. Queen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McBraddish keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Queen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Queen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Queen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McBraddish lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. McBraddish swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McBraddish changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Queen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. McBraddish wants to stand but Queen is controlling his arm. Queen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McBraddish is controlling him well. Queen tries to buck McBraddish off but McBraddish is having none of it. McBraddish stands up. Queen ducks under a wild hook from McBraddish. McBraddish lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. McBraddish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Queen moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McBraddish misses with a body punch
and Queen counters with a lovely shot to the body. The fighters circle momentarily. McBraddish darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Queen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McBraddish. McBraddish scores with a body shot.
McBraddish misses with a body shot.
Queen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McBraddish. Queen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McBraddish's head. Spider Queen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Queen is looking to clinch but McBraddish is avoiding it.
McBraddish misses with a double jab
enabling Queen to counter with a crisp jab. Queen avoids the body shot from McBraddish.
Queen closes the distance and clinches up with McBraddish, looking for a takedown. Queen pushes McBraddish against the ropes but McBraddish circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McBraddish missing with a left hand there. Queen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Queen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McBraddish to score with a decent uppercut. McBraddish fails to land with a series of punches.
McBraddish throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Queen sees it coming and avoids it easily. McBraddish scores with a hook. Queen has a takedown stuffed. Johnny McBraddish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spider Queen. Queen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McBraddish.
McBraddish lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. McBraddish misses with a wild body shot. McBraddish misses with the combination.
Nice shot lands for McBraddish.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Queen walks into a jab. Queen misses with a combination
and McBraddish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Queen is rocked! Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McBraddish, as that shot connected.
Queen is still on wobbly legs! Can McBraddish finish him? McBraddish pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Queen seems to have recovered his senses. Queen looks to clinch and McBraddish counters with a lovely straight right hand! McBraddish lands a head shot. McBraddish misses with a wild body shot. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. McBraddish misses with a hook. Queen ducked under it nicely. McBraddish throws a body punch but Queen moves out of range. McBraddish bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Queen's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny McBraddish clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Spider Queen's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A jab-cross combination lands for McBraddish and sends Queen crashing to the mat! McBraddish follows him down to the mat - Queen regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! Queen tries to roll over but McBraddish keeps him under control. McBraddish seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
McBraddish prevents Queen from improving his position. McBraddish seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
McBraddish knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Queen on the ground. McBraddish tries to stand and escape but Queen actually recovers to full guard. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Queen is looking for a triangle but McBraddish pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. McBraddish has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Queen is proving hard to escape from. Queen working for a triangle but McBraddish defends it easily.
Queen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McBraddish is aware though and is defending well.
That's two 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. Queen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Queen has a closed guard, preventing McBraddish from standing up. Queen is trying to control the position but McBraddish postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. McBraddish swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Queen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McBraddish! Queen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
McBraddish stops Queen from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. Queen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for McBraddish because Queen loaded up on that one. McBraddish is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Spider Queen has got the better of the ground game so far. McBraddish bucks up and throws Queen to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape! McBraddish ducks under a wild hook from Queen. Queen misses with a takedown attempt and McBraddish counters with a right hand to the body. Queen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Queen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. McBraddish scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Queen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Queen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Queen ducks under a wild hook from McBraddish. Queen takes a body punch but keeps moving. McBraddish moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Johnny McBraddish will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Spider Queen's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McBraddish stuffs the takedown. McBraddish scores with a jab. McBraddish throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Queen counters with a nice double leg into half guard. McBraddish is trying to stand up here but Queen is controlling him well. Queen 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. McBraddish is not content to let Queen control the position. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round. McBraddish makes his way to full guard, as Queen worked for a kimura.
McBraddish wriggles free and stands up. McBraddish cracks Queen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A swing and a miss from Queen. McBraddish looks to score with a jab to the body but Queen is just out of range. Queen walks into a left hand. McBraddish showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Queen.
McBraddish throws a hook but Queen blocks it. Decent striking displayed by McBraddish there. Queen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McBraddish throws out the jab. McBraddish is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Queen ducks under a wild hook from McBraddish. McBraddish changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Nice shot lands for McBraddish. McBraddish thuds his right hand into Queen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice straight punches there by McBraddish. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McBraddish. Queen tries to bum rush McBraddish with a series of wild strikes but McBraddish uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A shot to the body from Queen misses and McBraddish counters with a nice body shot. McBraddish lands with a straight right. Queen didn't see that one coming. McBraddish lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McBraddish jabs at Queen's body. Queen defending well as McBraddish loads up on a big left hand. McBraddish fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Queen on the side of the head. McBraddish circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Queen to the canvas! Queen doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - McBraddish keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny McBraddish! Johnny McBraddish retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bosse Stenhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Trombone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stenhard's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Blur - Song 2. Trombone has chosen Back in Black by AC/DC as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bosse Stenhard! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rusty Trombone! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A combination from Trombone does no damage. Stenhard throws a series of punches but Trombone moves out of range. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stenhard. Trombone feints and as Stenhard raises his hands in defense, Trombone changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Stenhard trying to keep a closed guard but Trombone is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Stenhard keeping moving, preventing Trombone from controlling successfully. Trombone has gone for a leg lock! Stenhard slips out almost immediately though and dives into Trombone's guard. Stenhard wants to stand but Trombone is controlling his posture from 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. Trombone throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's one minute gone in the round. Trombone trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Trombone tries to land a sweep but no joy. Trombone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Stenhard wants to control from the top but Trombone keeps moving. Stenhard wants to stand but Trombone is controlling his posture from full guard. Stenhard wants to control from the top but Trombone keeps moving.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Stenhard misses with a head kick.
Stenhard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Trombone swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stenhard. Stenhard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stenhard misses with a takedown attempt enabling Trombone to counter with a crisp jab. Trombone throws a nice looking combination but Stenhard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Bosse Stenhard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Trombone shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Trombone controlling the action here. Stenhard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Trombone scores with a couple of nice shots. Trombone is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stenhard wants to control but Trombone is keeping busy.
Trombone 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.
Stenhard regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Trombone.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Trombone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stenhard is keeping the position for now. Stenhard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trombone. Stenhard is trying to keep Trombone in close.
Stenhard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trombone.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Trombone misses with a two punch combination.
Stenhard misses with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Trombone slips under a jab. Trombone takes a swing at Stenhard's ribcage but misses. Trombone lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Trombone thows a body shot but no joy. Trombone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Trombone dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Trombone throws a looping overhand right but Stenhard ducks down to avoid it. Stenhard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown letting Trombone counter with a right hand. Stenhard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trombone. Stenhard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Stenhard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Trombone is fending him off so far but Stenhard persists. Nope, Trombone circles away and we're back to standing. Stenhard misses with an uppercut. Trombone saw that one coming. A solid body kick from Trombone. Trombone lands a jab to Stenhard's midsection. Trombone lands a head shot. Trombone scores with a three punch combo!
Stenhard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Trombone shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Trombone thowing shots but they're missing. Trombone with good strikes from the mount here! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Trombone lands a big shot there that rocks Stenhard but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Trombone punishing his opponent with strikes. Trombone is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Stenhard has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Stenhard! Trombone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stenhard is aware though and is defending well. Trombone looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Stenhard puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Trombone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Stenhard wants to stand up but Trombone has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Trombone wants to control but Stenhard is keeping busy and won't allow it. Trombone punching from the bottom.
Trombone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Trombone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stenhard manages to get himself to full guard.
Stenhard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Trombone trying to move into half guard but instead Stenhard has managed to sweep! Stenhard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Trombone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stenhard manages to get himself to full guard.
Trombone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Trombone drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stenhard dives on top into guard. Trombone looking for a guillotine here but Stenhard defends easily.
Trombone being controlled here, momentarily. Trombone lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stenhard!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Trombone goes for an armbar but Stenhard turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stenhard. Trombone looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Stenhard puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Stenhard controlling the action here. Trombone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Trombone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action!
Stenhard defending well as Trombone loads up on a big left hand. Stenhard throws a sloppy head kick and Trombone moves out of range easily. Stenhard has his takedown stuffed and Trombone counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Trombone. Trombone tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stenhard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Trombone blocks an elbow strike. A short uppercut from Trombone. Stenhard is trying to break the clinch but Trombone is controlling him. Trombone avoiding damage as Stenhard throws knees to the body.
Stenhard has had enough of the clinch but Trombone keeps him there for the moment. A bit of stalling here from Trombone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Trombone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Trombone lands with a short shot to the head. Stenhard wants to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Stenhard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Trombone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Trombone avoids the elbow strike from Stenhard, against the ropes.
Stenhard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Trombone letting Stenhard take a breather here. Stenhard can't break the clinch.
Stenhard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. A frustrated look appears on Stenhard's face as he tries to break the clinch. Stenhard has had enough of the clinch but Trombone keeps him there for the moment. Trombone prevents Stenhard from breaking the clinch. Stenhard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Stenhard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Trombone's defenses. Stenhard throws an elbow that misses.
Trombone blocks the elbow strike.
Stenhard slows down the pace here.
Stenhard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Trombone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Trombone lands an elbow just above Stenhard 's eye. Trombone manages to break the clinch.
Trombone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stenhard, pushing him back against the ropes. Trombone drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stenhard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Trombone works on Stenhard's body with a couple of short punches. Stenhard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Trombone keeps control of Stenhard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Stenhard is trying to break the clinch but Trombone is controlling him. Trombone lands a left hand.
Trombone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bosse Stenhard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rusty Trombone. Stenhard tries to circle away but Trombone has him pinned against the ropes. Stenhard is looking to break free of the clinch but Trombone has double underhooks. With the fighters up against the ropes, Stenhard throws an elbow but misses. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Trombone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Stenhard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stenhard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Trombone.
The referee calls for Stenhard to work.
Stenhard tries to circle away but Trombone has him pinned against the ropes. Trombone successfully pulls guard.
Trombone managing to control the position. Trombone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Stenhard wants to control from the top but Trombone keeps moving. Trombone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Trombone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stenhard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Trombone looking to control.
Trombone had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Stenhard is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Trombone Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Stenhard's back instead. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Stenhard manages to reverse the position and now he's in Trombone's guard. Nice work there by Stenhard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Trombone really dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Trombone misses with an uppercut. Stenhard tries to score with a low kick but Trombone moves his leg out of the way. Stenhard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trombone misses with a body shot.
Stenhard tries to bum rush Trombone with a series of wild strikes but Trombone uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A head kick by Stenhard misses enabling Trombone to counter with a crisp jab. Trombone misses with a low kick.
Donk. Trombone catches Stenhard right on the button with a cross. Trombone misses with a straight left. Trombone lands with a straight right. Stenhard didn't see that one coming. Bosse Stenhard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Stenhard shoots in looking for a takedown. Trombone tries to sprawl out of it but Stenhard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Trombone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Stenhard avoids a kick to the body.
Trombone lands a slapping body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. A decent looking cross lands there for Trombone. A combination from Trombone does no damage. Some wild striking there from Trombone.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stenhard - that will leave a mark!
Trombone lands with a nice combination. Stenhard backs away looking to recover. Left hook, right uppercut from Trombone. Stenhard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Trombone takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Trombone misses with a wild combination.
Trombone has closed the distance and engaged Stenhard in a clinch.
Trombone blocks an elbow strike from Stenhard.
Stenhard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stenhard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trombone scores with a one two! Stenhard had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Trombone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Trombone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stenhard makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Trombone really felt that one! Trombone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stenhard's calf. Trombone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Trombone cracks a nice hook into Stenhard's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Trombone gets caught flat footed, as Stenhard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Trombone is trying to control the position but Stenhard postures up. Trombone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stenhard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Trombone wants to stand but Stenhard is controlling the position. Stenhard showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Stenhard postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Trombone is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Trombone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trombone throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Stenhard escapes and throws Trombone's legs to the side, diving into side control! Trombone wants to control but Stenhard postures up. Trombone is trying to work for a sweep but Stenhard has mounted him!
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. Stenhard controlling from mount. Trombone is trying desperately to improve position. Stenhard stands up from mount. Strange move. Jab from Trombone. Trombone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stenhard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Trombone counters with a three punch combo that has Stenhard backing up. Stenhard nods at Trombone to acknowledge the strikes. Trombone looks to land a left hand but Stenhard moved out of range nicely. Some wild striking there from Stenhard.
Trombone checks a leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Rusty Trombone will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Trombone throws a series of punches but Stenhard moves out of range. Trombone lands a jab. Trombone blocks a head kick by Stenhard.
Stenhard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stenhard throws a sloppy head kick and Trombone counters with a right hand to the body. Trombone lands a jab-cross combination. Stenhard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Trombone.
Stenhard throws a body kick the misses and Trombone counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Stenhard is refusing to be controlled, as Trombone sits in half guard. Trombone lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Trombone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stenhard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Trombone is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Stenhard has managed to free his arm - good work. Trombone trying to pass the guard but Stenhard defending well. Stenhard is trying to stand.
Stenhard is trying to control but can't.
Stenhard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Trombone shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stenhard napping and manages to drive through into side control! Stenhard trying to control but Trombone flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Trombone is persistently looking for the submission but Stenhard is defending it well.
Trombone is persistently looking for the submission but Stenhard is defending it well.
Trombone tightening his grip on Stenhard, looking for the choke. Trombone gets his hands free as Stenhard looks to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Trombone keeps control of the position as Stenhard tries to break free.
Trombone is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Stenhard won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Trombone off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rusty Trombone!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chwytny Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Jerkwater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chwytny Vlad! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Jerkwater! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jerkwater ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vlad moves away. Jerkwater misses with a body shot.
A combination from Jerkwater does no damage. Jerkwater shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vlad sprawls well. Vlad wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jerkwater gets slowly back to his feet. Jerkwater tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vlad was well out of range. Poor timing from Jerkwater. Vlad with a poor takedown and Jerkwater counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Vlad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Jerkwater wants to pass to mount but Vlad is defending the position. Vlad tries to get to full guard but Jerkwater has control of the leg. Vlad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Jerkwater is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Vlad has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jerkwater is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vlad is looking to improve his position.
Vlad gets full guard. Vlad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jerkwater defends well. Jerkwater pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vlad is keeping the position for now. Jerkwater landing some decent shots from guard. Jerkwater wants to control from the top but Vlad keeps moving. 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. Vlad has his foot on Jerkwater's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jerkwater works his way back into a safe position though. Vlad keeping moving, preventing Jerkwater from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jerkwater trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Vlad working for a triangle but Jerkwater defends it easily.
Jerkwater wants to control from the top but Vlad keeps moving. Jerkwater must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Jerkwater looks gassed! Vlad is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jerkwater rolls with it to try and escape but Vlad cranks on the arm and Jerkwater is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chwytny Vlad! Chwytny Vlad retains his heavyweight title!
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