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FFS 35 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Rimmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colin Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Colin Smith will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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300 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 2, fighting out of London, Arnold Rimmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Colin Smith!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Rimmer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rimmer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rimmer has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rimmer passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Smith!
Smith can't escape the position.
Rimmer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rimmer could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Smith's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
Smith looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Rimmer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rimmer won't let Smith get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Smith tries to hold on but Rimmer postures up.
Rimmer controlling the pace for now.
Smith wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
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.
Rimmer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smith really wants to buck Rimmer off and get back to his feet.
Rimmer controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Rimmer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Rimmer controlling from mount.
Smith squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
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.
Rimmer content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Rimmer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rimmer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Smith!
The referee stands the fighters back up. Arnold Rimmer just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rimmer.
Rimmer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rimmer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Rimmer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Rimmer is proving a slippery customer.
Rimmer prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Rimmer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith misses with a hook. Rimmer ducked under it nicely.
Rimmer throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Rimmer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smith was covering up waiting for the punch and Rimmer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Smith wants to stand up but Rimmer is controlling him.
Rimmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rimmer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Rimmer passes into half guard.
Smith is trying to stand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith tries to clinch there but Rimmer circles away.
Rimmer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rimmer stops Smith from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rimmer sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Rimmer dominated that second round.
That's time! Rimmer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Smith tries for a takedown but Rimmer circles away easily
and Rimmer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smith is looking to stand up but Rimmer isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rimmer dives into side control.
Rimmer tries to advance to mount but Smith denies him.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rimmer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Rimmer drags him back down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rimmer remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is pushing Rimmer's head away, looking to escape. Rimmer manages to hold on to the position though.
Smith is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Rimmer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rimmer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rimmer showed some decent athleticism there.
Smith trying to hold on to Rimmer's head to control him but Rimmer postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to get back to is feet but Rimmer passes into side control.
Smith tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Smith squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Smith tries to lock up and control but Rimmer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rimmer avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Rimmer won't let Smith get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Rimmer controlling the pace for now.
You get the feeling that Smith really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Smith tries to hold on but Rimmer pushes him away.
Smith is trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith wants to hold on but Rimmer pushes him away.
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rimmer kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Colin Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Smith is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rimmer 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 fight!
Arnold Rimmer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rimmer 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnold Rimmer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soulja Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Yagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yagan has chosen Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Roman Yagan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Soulja Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Roman Yagan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boy.
Yagan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boy throws a head kick that misses
and Yagan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Yagan thows a big elbow that misses.
Yagan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Yagan stacks Boy on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Yagan!
Boy seems a little lost for a moment, as Yagan dominates the positioning.
Yagan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yagan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Yagan has control of an arm but Boy manages to advance to Yagan's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yagan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Boy knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Boy for a finish.
Yagan looks gassed!
Boy is trying to stand back up.
Boy tries to roll but Yagan sticks to his back.
Well, with Yagan on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Boy is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Boy trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Yagan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Boy is keeping busy.
Yagan doesn't have the hooks in and Boy manages to turn into his guard.
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.
Boy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yagan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boy trying to control but Yagan is working from the bottom.
Boy lands a couple of elbows.
Boy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yagan is proving hard to escape from.
Yagan looking for a sweep. Not yet Yagan, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Yagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Yagan is looking to improve his position.
Boy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boy prevents Yagan from improving his position.
Boy wants to take a breather but Yagan is having none of it.
Yagan is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy 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 pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yagan is pressing down on Boy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yagan looking for a guillotine here but Boy defends easily.
Yagan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Boy is now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Yagan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yagan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Boy controlling the action here.
Yagan wants to get back to his feet.
Boy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Yagan is trying to get back to full guard.
Yagan is in trouble now - Boy has advanced to mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy with good strikes from the mount here!
Boy punishing his opponent with strikes.
Yagan is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Boy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Yagan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Boy.
Yagan tries to hold on but Boy pushes him away.
Boy working for a guillotine from mount but Yagan is in no mood to give up.
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.
Yagan tries to lock up and control but Boy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yagan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Yagan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yagan is trying to stand but he's just given Boy his back.
Boy is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Yagan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Boy's guard. Nice work there by Yagan.
Boy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Yagan trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
Yagan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yagan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yagan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boy has control of Yagan's left arm, preventing Yagan from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yagan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soulja Boy dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Yagan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roman Yagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yagan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boy.
Yagan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Boy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Yagan is trying to escape the mount.
Boy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Boy is landing with some decent strikes but Yagan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boy controlling the pace for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Yagan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Yagan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yagan is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Boy gets a clinch.
Yagan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boy clinches with his opponent.
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.
Yagan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Boy misses
and Yagan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Yagan throws and elbow that misses. Boy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yagan's guard. Nice move by Boy!
Yagan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Boy is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Yagan.
Boy tries to move into full mount but can't pass Yagan's legs.
Boy is looking to take a break and control but Yagan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yagan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Yagan manages to get to full guard.
Yagan controls Boy momentarily but Boy frees himself.
Yagan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Yagan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Yagan.
Yagan is looking to advance position but Boy won't allow it.
Yagan is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Boy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boy is trying to maintain the position but Yagan is very close to passing his half guard.
Yagan controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Soulja Boy.
I think Boy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marty McFly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kev Mallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mallon has chosen I Am Perfection - Dolph Ziggler as his entrance music. Kev Mallon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marty McFly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kev Mallon!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mallon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mallon misses with a series of wild punches.
McFly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mallon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mallon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mallon lands an overhand right.
A head kick misses from McFly.
Mallon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kev Mallon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mallon tries a head kick but it misses.
Mallon throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as McFly stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Mallon follows into mount!
McFly is rocked!
It looks like Marty McFly has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mallon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mallon content just to control the position here.
Mallon is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Mallon. That snapped McFly's head back.
McFly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mallon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mallon circles away from the clinch attempt.
McFly tries to clinch but Mallon moves out of range.
Mallon swings for the body but McFly moves out of range.
Mallon throws a lazy right hand but McFly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mallon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mallon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McFly tries to clinch but Mallon moves out of range.
Mallon drops McFly with a left and a right! Oh, McFly is hurt - Mallon dives into side control looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mallon stands up.
McFly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mallon lands a body shot.
McFly takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McFly is breathing heavily.
Mallon loads up on a big right hand but McFly slips the punch.
A big right from Mallon misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mallon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McFly clinches up against the cage.
McFly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mallon.
Mallon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mallon is trying to break the clinch but McFly has him pressed against the cage.
McFly throws an elbow that misses.
McFly misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, McFly throws an elbow but misses.
Mallon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mallon managing to block the knees to the body from McFly.
McFly throws an elbow that misses.
McFly has Mallon pressed against the cage.
McFly misses with an elbow strike.
Mallon breaks from the clinch.
McFly throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Mallon misses.
McFly is looking to clinch but Mallon is avoiding it.
Mallon looks to throw the jab but McFly is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mallon misses with a looping right.
Mallon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McFly slips a jab and a cross from Mallon.
Mallon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mallon misses with a looping left.
Mallon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mallon throws a big shot that misses.
Mallon throws a push kick but McFly slaps the foot to one side.
The fight stays on the outside here - McFly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mallon misses with a wild body shot.
McFly takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kev Mallon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marty McFly's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McFly avoids the head kick by Mallon.
McFly moves in looking to clinch but Mallon pushes him off.
McFly tries to clinch up.
McFly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mallon looks to land a right hand but McFly moved out of range.
Mallon circles away from the clinch attempt.
McFly ducks under a wild hook from Mallon.
McFly is looking to clinch but Mallon is avoiding it.
A combination from Mallon does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mallon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mallon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McFly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mallon misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mallon throws out the jab.
Mallon misses with a hook.
McFly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mallon.
Mallon is breathing heavily.
McFly doesn't manage to clinch there - Mallon circles away.
Mallon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mallon misses with a double jab.
McFly rushes Mallon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mallon managing to block the knees to the body from McFly.
Mallon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McFly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Kev Mallon has been cut.
McFly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mallon.
McFly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mallon working hard to break the clinch.
Mallon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McFly lands a damaging elbow.
McFly tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mallon avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mallon managing to block the knees to the body from McFly.
Mallon breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Mallon.
Mallon clobbers McFly with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
No joy there for Mallon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mallon loads up on a big right hand but McFly slips the punch.
Mallon throws out a loose jab but McFly uses good head movement to avoid it.
McFly tries to clinch but Mallon moves out of range.
A slow jab from Mallon misses its intended target.
Mallon loads up on a big right hand but McFly slips the punch.
Mallon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mallon circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circling - Mallon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mallon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McFly's head.
McFly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mallon lands a body shot.
McFly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mallon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mallon throws a head kick that misses.
Kev Mallon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McFly moves in looking to clinch but Mallon pushes him off.
McFly throws a head kick but Mallon moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Mallon.
McFly slips a jab and a cross from Mallon.
Mallon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McFly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mallon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McFly tries to close the distance and clinch but Mallon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McFly tries to close the distance and clinch but Mallon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McFly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McFly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mallon throws an overhand right that lands on McFly's shoulder, as McFly tries to avoid the shot.
McFly staying out of range there.
Mallon misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McFly staying out of range there.
Mallon throws an overhand right that lands on McFly's shoulder, as McFly tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kev Mallon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nice shot by Mallon.
McFly tries to clinch there but Mallon circles away.
McFly moves away from the strike by Mallon.
Mallon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mallon misses with a straight left.
McFly wants to clinch.
Mallon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mallon tries to land a front kick but McFly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mallon tries to bum rush McFly with a series of wild strikes but McFly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mallon tests McFly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mallon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mallon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mallon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mallon throws a nice looking combination but McFly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McFly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mallon.
McFly tries a head kick but it misses.
Mallon misses with a looping right.
McFly tries to clinch up.
Mallon jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mallon swats away the attempt to clinch by McFly.
McFly wants to clinch.
No joy there for Mallon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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.
McFly scores with a head kick.
Mallon thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Mallon misses the target.
McFly tries to clinch there but Mallon circles away.
McFly tries to close the distance and clinch but Mallon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - McFly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mallon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mallon fakes the leg kick and cracks McFly in the body.
Mallon misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mallon misses with an uppercut. McFly saw that one coming.
McFly tries to clinch up but Mallon circles away and keeps his distance.
McFly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McFly lands a high kick!
Mallon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McFly's head backwards.
Mallon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McFly fails in his attempt to clinch.
McFly takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McFly avoids the head kick by Mallon.
Mallon catches McFly with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A head kick misses from Mallon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFly tries to clinch but Mallon moves out of range.
Mallon looks to land a right hand but McFly moved out of range.
Mallon misses with an uppercut.
McFly misses with a head kick.
Mallon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McFly moves in looking to clinch but Mallon pushes him off.
Mallon throws a lazy right hand but McFly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mallon misses with an uppercut.
McFly blocks the body kick.
McFly closes the distance and clinches.
McFly lands an elbow inside that Mallon shrugs off.
Marty McFly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McFly throws an elbow but it misses.
McFly throws an elbow but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kev Mallon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mallon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kev Mallon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lukasz Raski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ARCHIE AMBROSE (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lukasz Raski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to ARCHIE AMBROSE's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lukasz Raski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, ARCHIE AMBROSE!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raski throws a nice looking combination but AMBROSE bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Raski avoids a punch combination nicely.
AMBROSE will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
AMBROSE fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A combination from Raski does no damage.
AMBROSE has Raski up against the cage in a clinch.
AMBROSE breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
AMBROSE closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - AMBROSE lands in his opponent's guard.
AMBROSE 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.
AMBROSE working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
AMBROSE is looking to work some ground and pound but Raski has wrist control.
AMBROSE in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
AMBROSE makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AMBROSE stands up from Raski's guard - AMBROSE perhaps looking for a knockout.
Raski misses with a combination
and AMBROSE counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
AMBROSE misses with the combination.
Raski tries to clinch but AMBROSE moves away
and AMBROSE counters with a shoot takedown. Raski fights it but they end up in guard.
AMBROSE gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
AMBROSE looks gassed!
Raski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and AMBROSE counters with a straight right hand.
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!
AMBROSE throws a sloppy head kick and Raski moves out of range easily.
Raski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Raski throws a one two combo.
Raski tries to clinch but AMBROSE moves out of range.
Raski misses with a double jab
and AMBROSE counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
AMBROSE pushing down on Raski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
AMBROSE has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Raski defend it? AMBROSE steps over the head and cranks it - Raski is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for AMBROSE!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). ARCHIE AMBROSE!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Litran Kossu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kossu comes to the cage accompanied by Holy Diver. Taalasmaa has chosen Jore Marjaranta - Tunteisiin as his entrance music. Kari Taalasmaa acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Litran Kossu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kari Taalasmaa!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kossu shoots in but no luck this time.
Taalasmaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Taalasmaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taalasmaa misses with a body shot.
Kossu throws a right hand that Taalasmaa ducks under and follows up with a left that Taalasmaa also avoids with ease.
Kossu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taalasmaa.
A big left from Kossu misses.
Taalasmaa throws a body punch but Kossu moves out of range.
Kossu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taalasmaa circles away quickly and effectively.
Kossu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taalasmaa swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from Kossu as Taalasmaa shoots in.
Taalasmaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kossu with a poor takedown
and Taalasmaa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Litran Kossu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taalasmaa lands a right hook to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kossu moves out of range of the strikes.
Taalasmaa has a takedown stuffed.
Kossu misses with a shot to the body
and Taalasmaa counters by clinching up.
Taalasmaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taalasmaa lands a nice elbow.
Taalasmaa missing with knees to the body.
Taalasmaa missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa tries to land knees in the clinch but Kossu avoids the damage to the body.
Taalasmaa breaks from the clinch.
Taalasmaa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kossu rather than just go for the knockout.
Taalasmaa lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Taalasmaa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kossu slips a straight right by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa misses with a jab to the body
enabling Kossu to counter with a crisp jab.
Taalasmaa closes the distance and clinches up with Kossu, looking for a takedown. Taalasmaa pushes Kossu against the cage but Kossu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kossu digs a good hook to Taalasmaa's body.
Good shot there by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa misses with a few strikes there.
Taalasmaa misses with a double jab
and Kossu counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kossu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taalasmaa throws a series of punches but Kossu moves out of range.
Kossu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taalasmaa.
Kossu shoots and misses
and Taalasmaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taalasmaa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kossu connects with a single shot there.
Kossu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taalasmaa.
Kossu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Taalasmaa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kossu counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Taalasmaa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kossu throws a big shot that misses.
Taalasmaa throws a hook but Kossu avoids it easily.
Taalasmaa misses with an uppercut.
Kari Taalasmaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kossu scores with a takedown into Taalasmaa's guard.
Kossu is breathing heavily.
Taalasmaa throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kossu stops Taalasmaa from standing up.
Kossu wants to control from the top but Taalasmaa keeps moving.
Taalasmaa wants to sweep but no luck.
Taalasmaa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Taalasmaa keeping moving, preventing Kossu from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kossu looking to pass the guard.
Taalasmaa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kossu!
Kossu is looking to get to half guard.
Taalasmaa trying to control but Kossu is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taalasmaa lands a big shot there that rocks Kossu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kossu gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kari Taalasmaa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
No joy there for Taalasmaa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taalasmaa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kossu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Taalasmaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taalasmaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taalasmaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kossu was well out of range. Poor timing from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taalasmaa walks into a left hand.
It looks like Kari Taalasmaa has been cut.
Taalasmaa loads up on a big right hand but Kossu slips the punch.
Taalasmaa moves in looking to clinch but Kossu pushes him off.
Litran Kossu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taalasmaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taalasmaa misses with a wild body shot.
Taalasmaa swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Kossu counter with a right hand.
Kari Taalasmaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kossu tries for a takedown but Taalasmaa circles away easily
letting Taalasmaa counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kossu misses with a low kick.
Taalasmaa lands a lovely overhand right.
Taalasmaa blocks a jab.
Kossu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kossu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taalasmaa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taalasmaa loads up on a big right hand but Kossu slips the punch.
Kossu is looking to clinch but Taalasmaa is avoiding it.
Kossu slips under a jab.
Taalasmaa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kossu with a poor takedown
and Taalasmaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Litran Kossu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taalasmaa misses with a wild combination.
Kossu misses with a takedown attempt
and Taalasmaa counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kossu's guard now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kossu working for submissions but it's allowed Taalasmaa to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kossu to stand up.
Taalasmaa throws a combination. Kossu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taalasmaa throws a hook but Kossu avoids it easily.
Taalasmaa doesn't manage to clinch there - Kossu circles away.
Taalasmaa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kossu.
Kossu avoids the body shot from Taalasmaa.
Kossu shoots and misses
and Taalasmaa moves into the clinch.
Taalasmaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kossu blocks an elbow strike.
Taalasmaa has Kossu pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Taalasmaa pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kossu tumbling to the mat - Taalasmaa dives into Kossu's guard.
Taalasmaa stands up and waves to Kossu to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kossu throws a sloppy head kick and Taalasmaa moves out of range easily.
Taalasmaa is looking to clinch.
Kossu misses with a takedown
and Taalasmaa counters with a nice body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Taalasmaa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taalasmaa misses with a double jab
and Kossu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kossu blocks an uppercut.
Taalasmaa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa tries to score a body lock takedown but Kossu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Taalasmaa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Taalasmaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Taalasmaa presses Kossu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Taalasmaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Kossu controls his hands.
Taalasmaa is leaning against Kossu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Taalasmaa can't get the takedown.
Kossu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Taalasmaa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kossu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Taalasmaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Taalasmaa there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kossu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A shot to de liver by Taalasmaa. Beautiful body shot.
Taalasmaa misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kari Taalasmaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kari Taalasmaa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Kossu.
Taalasmaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taalasmaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Kossu is just out of range.
Kossu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Taalasmaa tries to escape but Kossu is in control.
Kossu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Taalasmaa sneaks back into half guard.
Taalasmaa is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kossu pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kossu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taalasmaa is looking to improve his position.
Kossu moves into full mount! Taalasmaa won't be happy about that!
Taalasmaa regains half guard.
Kossu is looking to advance position but Taalasmaa won't allow it.
Taalasmaa tries to get to full guard but Kossu has control of the leg.
Taalasmaa wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Taalasmaa throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Kossu manages to pass to side control.
Taalasmaa gets back to half guard.
Taalasmaa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kossu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kossu's back!
Kari Taalasmaa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taalasmaa doesn't have the hooks in and Kossu manages to turn into his guard.
Kossu postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Taalasmaa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kossu, into his guard.
Kossu lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Taalasmaa!
Taalasmaa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa is trying to stand up.
Kossu trying to control but Taalasmaa is having none of it.
Taalasmaa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Taalasmaa pushes Kossu off looking to stand but Kossu dives back in and keeps control.
Taalasmaa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kossu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kossu's back!
Taalasmaa lands a shot to the head.
Taalasmaa missing with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kossu manages to reverse the position and now he's in Taalasmaa's guard. Nice work there by Kossu.
Taalasmaa keeping moving, preventing Kossu from controlling successfully.
Taalasmaa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Taalasmaa is working an open guard so Kossu takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Taalasmaa tries to move into range but Kossu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Litran Kossu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kossu moves out of range as Taalasmaa strikes.
Taalasmaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taalasmaa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A shot to the body from Kossu misses
and Taalasmaa moves into the clinch.
Kossu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taalasmaa throws a hook but Kossu avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kari Taalasmaa.
Well Taalasmaa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kari Taalasmaa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between RJ McLovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Peto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLovin comes to the cage accompanied by Ready For The Fight. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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198 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, RJ McLovin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jaakko Peto!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLovin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peto.
McLovin throws a leg kick that misses.
Peto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Peto drops McLovin with a big left hand and mounts him. McLovin is in big trouble!
McLovin is rocked!
It looks like RJ McLovin has been cut.
McLovin wants to control but Peto is having none of it.
Oh McLovin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McLovin is working to get back to half guard.
Peto looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
McLovin seems to have got his legs back now.
McLovin gets back to half guard.
Peto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McLovin wants to improve his position but Peto is controlling well.
Peto is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McLovin!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLovin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McLovin wants to get back to full guard.
Peto wants to work for an arm triangle but McLovin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McLovin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McLovin is trying to keep Peto in close.
McLovin is looking for a triangle but Peto pushes his legs off easily.
McLovin is trying to control the position but Peto postures up.
McLovin pulls Peto in to control the position.
McLovin is trying to control the position but Peto postures up.
McLovin wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Peto working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLovin keeping moving, preventing Peto from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Peto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Peto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McLovin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Peto throws a right and a left that McLovin avoids nicely.
Peto looks gassed!
McLovin closes the distance and clinches.
McLovin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McLovin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McLovin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Peto misses with a series of wild punches.
Peto throws a shot from downtown. McLovin moves away and avoids it.
McLovin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McLovin sizes up Peto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McLovin throws a right hand that Peto ducks under and follows up with a left that Peto also avoids with ease.
McLovin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLovin wants to control from the top but Peto keeps moving.
McLovin wants to pass the guard but Peto is keeping the position.
McLovin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McLovin passes Peto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McLovin is working for a kimura but Peto is defending it quite comfortably.
Peto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McLovin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Peto misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Peto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Peto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McLovin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McLovin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McLovin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McLovin wanted to stand there but Peto had control of the position.
McLovin thows a big elbow that misses.
McLovin trying to control but Peto is working from the bottom.
McLovin throws a strike but Peto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Peto stopping the sweep attempt from McLovin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Peto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on RJ McLovin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Peto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling McLovin to counter with a crisp jab.
McLovin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McLovin slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Peto.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peto is looking to improve his position but McLovin isn't that keen on the idea.
Peto regains half guard.
McLovin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McLovin decides to return to a standing position.
Peto gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Peto keeping full guard, as McLovin tries to pass.
Peto keeping moving, preventing McLovin from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLovin is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Peto has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. McLovin is looking to defend but Peto has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for McLovin! Peto pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, McLovin taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jaakko Peto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brad Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan comes to the cage accompanied by Freestyler. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Smith!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan misses with a two punch combination.
Smith throws a head kick but Ryan moves out of range.
Terry Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith tries to clinch but Ryan is having none of it.
Ryan throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
Ryan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Terry Smith has been cut.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Ryan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ryan misses with a few strikes there.
Ryan's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ryan duly obliges.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Ryan misses with a wild combination.
Ryan's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ryan duly obliges.
Ryan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
Ryan blocks a head kick by Smith.
Ryan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ryan digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Smith looks gassed!
Ryan tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ryan!
Ryan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smith keeping full guard, as Ryan tries to pass.
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ryan defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ryan controls the position from side control.
Smith takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ryan controls the position from side control.
Ryan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Smith!
Ryan moves to take his opponent's back.
Ryan is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Smith taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Ryan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brad Ryan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kean Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Get It. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kean Martin!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Martin.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Martin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Decent striking displayed by Gracie there.
Martin misses with the combination.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Martin.
Martin gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gracie throws a strike but Martin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet but Martin passes into half guard.
Martin seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Martin has control of the leg.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Martin tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gracie controls his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martin sprawls well. Martin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Martin.
Martin throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Martin throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Martin lands with a right and another and another! Gracie is in big trouble! Martin lands again and this time it's lights out for Gracie! A quality knockout there for Martin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kean Martin!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roy Skaar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppi Tarinashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skaar's entrance music is Ozzy Osbourne - I Don't Wanna Stop. A fine choice. Teppi Tarinashi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Skaar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Teppi Tarinashi!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarinashi takes a jab right on the kisser.
A clash of legs there as Skaar blocks the low kick.
Tarinashi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Skaar slips a jab and a cross from Tarinashi.
Skaar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tarinashi counters with a series of strikes. Skaar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Skaar is rocked!
Tarinashi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Skaar sprawling to the canvas! Skaar rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tarinashi finish him?!
Oh Skaar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Tarinashi connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Skaar to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Tarinashi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Teppi Tarinashi!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trainer Jonny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonny's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hell Yeah - Rev Theory. Johnson has chosen Im a playa as his entrance music. Trainer Jonny has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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267 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Trainer Jonny!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Randall Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Jonny, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Jonny throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jonny throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Trainer Jonny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jonny throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jonny misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jonny but Jonny pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonny misses with a few strikes there.
Jonny misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonny looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Jonny fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Trainer Jonny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jonny tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jonny lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jonny misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jonny.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnson rushes Jonny and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jonny avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jonny misses with a straight left.
Jonny throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Jonny throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Jonny gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonny looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Johnson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jonny is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson wants to control but Jonny is keeping him busy.
Jonny is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him
Jonny pushes Johnson off and gets back to his feet.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Jonny. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Trainer Jonny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall Johnson.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Jonny misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jonny darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonny misses with a series of wild punches.
Jonny looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jonny swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Jonny throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Jonny lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jonny throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jonny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trainer Jonny dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jonny is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jonny takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Jonny swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Jonny.
Jonny misses with a combination
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jonny's efforts to push away.
Johnson pulls guard effortlessly.
Jonny wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Jonny pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Johnson holds on and takes a little breather.
Jonny postures up.
Jonny is stalling in the full guard.
Jonny wants to get up but he can't break Johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Johnson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jonny can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jonny steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
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.
Jonny stuffs the takedown.
Jonny throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jonny!
Jonny tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johnson controlling from mount.
Johnson punching from mount but Jonny doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jonny can't escape the position.
Jonny wants to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Jonny can't escape the position.
Jonny tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jonny tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonny holds on for dear life, controlling Johnson's posture momentarily.
Johnson unloads with some shots from mount but Jonny bucks and avoids them well.
Johnson landing punches.
Jonny tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johnson prevents Jonny from getting the reversal.
Jonny is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Johnson is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Johnson extends the arm and Jonny is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randall Johnson!
Randall Johnson is the new heavyweight champion!
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