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VFC 28: Acceptance PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between rhees jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think jones might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to do it. James Phillips has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, rhees jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, James Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phillips throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
jones lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Phillips sprawling to the canvas. jones follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Phillips hang on?
Phillips is rocked!
It looks like James Phillips has been cut.
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!
Phillips wants to improve his position but jones is controlling well.
jones is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Phillips keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Phillips takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! jones's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). rhees jones!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daemon Torton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soto Makikomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Daemon Torton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Soto Makikomi!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makikomi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Torton's sensitive parts.
Torton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Makikomi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Makikomi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Makikomi wants to control from the top but Torton keeps moving.
Torton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Makikomi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Makikomi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Torton is trying to control the position but Makikomi postures up.
Torton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torton working for a triangle but Makikomi defends it easily.
Makikomi wants to pass the guard but Torton is keeping the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Makikomi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Makikomi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Torton is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makikomi stopping the sweep attempt from Torton.
Makikomi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Makikomi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Torton's guard.
Makikomi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Torton wants to sweep but no luck.
Makikomi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Torton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Makikomi swivels and escapes.
Makikomi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Torton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Makikomi counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daemon Torton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torton is breathing heavily.
Makikomi 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.
Makikomi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torton keeping moving, preventing Makikomi from controlling successfully.
Torton trying to keep a closed guard but Makikomi is proving a slippery customer.
Makikomi stands and throws Torton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Makikomi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Torton to his feet.
Torton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Makikomi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Makikomi working a defensive guard here.
Torton wants to control from the top but Makikomi keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makikomi controls Torton momentarily but Torton frees himself.
Makikomi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Torton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Makikomi looking for subs off his back but Torton has passed one foot through into half guard.
Torton stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Makikomi to get to his feet.
Torton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Makikomi swivels and escapes.
Makikomi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Torton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Makikomi won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Makikomi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Makikomi is trying to get back to half guard.
Torton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Torton throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Makikomi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Makikomi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Torton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makikomi wants to get back to full guard.
Torton escapes and gets back to his feet.
Makikomi feints and as Torton raises his hands in defense, Makikomi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Daemon Torton will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Torton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Torton stopping the sweep attempt from Makikomi.
Torton trying to control the position from guard on top but Makikomi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makikomi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Makikomi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Torton is one step ahead there.
Torton trying to control but Makikomi is working from the bottom.
Torton is stalling in the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Torton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torton is looking to take a break and control but Makikomi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Torton scores with a couple of short elbows.
You can see the frustration on Makikomi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Torton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Makikomi is letting Torton control him for a moment.
Makikomi tries to improve position but can't.
Makikomi bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Makikomi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
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.
A left and a right from Makikomi both land. Nice combination.
Makikomi stuffs the takedown attempt from Torton. Torton gets slowly back to his feet.
A left and a right from Makikomi both land. Nice combination.
Makikomi gets the takedown into side control.
Torton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Makikomi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Makikomi tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Torton.
Torton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Makikomi looking to pass the guard.
Torton wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makikomi trying to control but Torton is working from the bottom.
Makikomi is looking to stand up but Torton won't let him.
Torton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Makikomi's guard.
Makikomi keeping moving, preventing Torton from controlling successfully.
Torton passes Makikomi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Makikomi is trying to stand up here but Torton is controlling him well.
Torton decides to stand and escape the position.
Torton shoots for a takedown but Makikomi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Makikomi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Makikomi tries for a takedown but Torton circles away easily
and Torton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Makikomi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torton is looking for a kimura here.
Makikomi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Torton there.
Torton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Makikomi!
Makikomi tries to hold on but Torton pushes him away.
Torton tries to control but Makikomi wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daemon Torton dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Makikomi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Torton slips a jab and a cross from Makikomi.
Makikomi throws a head kick that misses.
Makikomi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Torton's waist but Torton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Makikomi off to one side.
No joy there for Makikomi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Torton scores a takedown into full mount!
Torton working for a submission but Makikomi is keeping him at bay.
Makikomi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makikomi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Torton lands a nice shot to the head.
Torton controlling the position easily from mount.
Torton is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Torton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daemon Torton!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Augusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sumi Gaeshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Augusto comes to the cage accompanied by adu-kein scherz. Gaeshi has chosen Welcome to the Jungle as his entrance music. Sumi Gaeshi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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185 lbs
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Counter striker
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Fernando Augusto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Sumi Gaeshi!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Augusto throws a right hand that Gaeshi ducks under and follows up with a left that Gaeshi also avoids with ease.
Augusto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gaeshi as he avoids it easily.
Gaeshi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Gaeshi as he connects with a hook.
Gaeshi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Augusto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gaeshi tries to avoid it but Augusto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gaeshi to the ground. Gaeshi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gaeshi misses with a series of wild punches.
Gaeshi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Augusto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gaeshi wants to get back to his feet.
Augusto prevents Gaeshi from improving his position.
Gaeshi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gaeshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gaeshi kicks off Augusto and gets to his feet.
Augusto moves out of range of the body kick.
Gaeshi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Augusto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Gaeshi.
Gaeshi misses with a head kick.
Gaeshi throws a series of punches but Augusto moves out of range.
Gaeshi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gaeshi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Augusto blocking the ground and pound.
Gaeshi prevents Augusto from getting the reversal.
Augusto is working hard here to advance position.
Gaeshi thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Gaeshi has hold of Augusto's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Augusto manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Augusto manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ground and pound from Gaeshi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augusto gets full guard.
Augusto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gaeshi's guard.
Augusto passes Gaeshi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gaeshi tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Augusto manages to move to mount!
Gaeshi looks gassed!
Gaeshi is trying to escape the mount.
Augusto lands a heavy elbow.
Augusto forces the positional change into back control.
Augusto has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gaeshi has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augusto is trying to stick to Gaeshi's back but Gaeshi is turning into Augusto. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Augusto's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gaeshi.
Augusto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Augusto lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gaeshi!
Augusto looking for a guillotine from mount but Gaeshi is having none of it.
Gaeshi 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Augusto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaeshi missing with punches from the bottom.
Gaeshi misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Gaeshi moves into full guard.
Augusto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaeshi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gaeshi wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Augusto 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.
Gaeshi throws a head kick but Augusto moves out of range.
Augusto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gaeshi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Augusto somewhat.
A nice combination there by Gaeshi.
Gaeshi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Augusto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Augusto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gaeshi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gaeshi trying to control but Augusto is working from the bottom.
Gaeshi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Augusto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gaeshi with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augusto wants to sweep here but Gaeshi controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Augusto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gaeshi wants to get back to his feet but Augusto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Augusto passes Gaeshi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Augusto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gaeshi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Augusto.
Gaeshi works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaeshi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Augusto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gaeshi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Augusto is working an open guard so Gaeshi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gaeshi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Augusto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Augusto passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaeshi pushes Augusto off, looking to escape but Augusto dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Gaeshi is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fernando Augusto!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Farrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Smith could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eric Farrow'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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Farrow!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farrow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Farrow connects with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Farrow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith scores a takedown into full mount!
Farrow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Smith drops a big elbow. That's hurt Farrow! More shots from Smith and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Smith!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clifton Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stuart Flobble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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267 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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260 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Clifton Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Stuart Flobble!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Flobble looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flobble.
Barnes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Flobble.
It looks like Clifton Barnes has been cut.
Barnes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Flobble did well to prevent Barnes getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Flobble is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barnes works his way into full mount!
Flobble throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Barnes with good strikes from the mount here!
It looks like Stuart Flobble has been cut.
Barnes prevents Flobble from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That has opened up Stuart Flobble's cut even more.
Flobble wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Flobble is looking to escape.
Flobble swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flobble takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The cut above Stuart Flobble's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Stuart Flobble's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Clifton Barnes!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Neville Champman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brij Khali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brij Khali is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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162 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Neville Champman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Brij Khali!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Champman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khali throws a right and a left that both miss.
Champman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khali circles away from the clinch attempt.
Champman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khali fails to land with a series of punches.
Champman throws a one two combo.
Khali on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Champman. Champman obviously looking to wear him down.
Khali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khali misses with a wild body shot.
Khali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khali lands with a nice combination. Champman backs away looking to recover.
Champman scores a takedown into full mount!
Champman looking to ground and pound but Khali is blocking nicely.
Champman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Champman throwing strikes here but Khali is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champman controlling the pace for now.
Champman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Khali wants to control but Champman is having none of it.
Champman controlling from the full mount.
Champman 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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Champman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Khali for as long as he can get away with.
Khali looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Neville Champman just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Nice straight punches there by Champman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Champman.
Champman is looking to clinch.
No joy there for Champman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Champman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Champman takes a little break here. Khali wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Champman scores with a couple of short elbows.
You can see the frustration on Khali's face as Champman controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khali prevents Champman from improving position.
Khali dodges the ground and pound from Champman.
Khali is letting Champman control him for a moment.
Khali tries to bench press Champman off him but Champman keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neville Champman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Champman tries to close the distance and clinch but Khali swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Champman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Champman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Khali to the mat! Khali manages to get full guard.
Champman controlling from the top position.
Khali is breathing heavily.
Champman pushing down on Khali's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khali won't allow Champman to pass to mount.
Champman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Neville Champman just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Champman is looking to clinch but Khali is avoiding it.
Champman lands the left hand.
Champman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Khali napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Khali is trying to escape the position but Champman is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Champman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Neville Champman just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Khali gets caught flat footed, as Champman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Khali has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Champman has passed into side control.
Champman taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Champman works to advance to full mount. Khali defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Champman landing strikes from the mount and Khali is in trouble!
Champman landing shots from mount.
Champman controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neville Champman dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Champman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Champman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Champman moves nicely into side control.
Khali takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Champman controls the position.
Khali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Neville Champman just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
A slow jab from Khali misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Champman.
Champman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khali throws out the jab.
Champman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Champman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Champman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Khali?
Brij Khali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Champman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Khali's face.
The referee warns Khali that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Neville Champman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Champman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Champman with the ground and pound from mount.
Champman looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khali taking shots to the head.
Champman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Champman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Khali can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Champman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Champman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
A nice elbow there by Champman.
Champman controlling his opponent.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Neville Champman just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Champman scores a takedown into full mount!
Neville Champman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Champman controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neville Champman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Champman 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:25
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neville Champman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daley's entrance music is God save the queen, Sex Pistols. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
169 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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177 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Daley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lorenzo Montana!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daley throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Montana was covering up waiting for the punch and Daley finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Montana wants to sweep here but Daley controlling him for the moment.
Montana seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Daley is looking to advance position but Montana has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Daley is trying to escape the mount.
Daley tries to hold on but Montana pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Daley wants to control but Montana is having none of it.
Daley is looking to improve his position but Montana isn't that keen on the idea.
Montana controlling from the full mount.
Daley is in all sorts of trouble here.
Daley flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Montana controlling the pace for now.
Daley can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Daley wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Daley tries to escape but Montana has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Montana really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Daley.
Daley rolls, trying to escape but Montana keeps control of the position.
Montana biding his time, controlling Daley.
Daley tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Montana controlling from the full mount.
Daley can't escape the position.
Daley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Montana controlling from the full mount.
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.
Daley tries to lock up and control but Montana gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Daley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Montana looking to control and managing it successfully.
Daley is desperately trying to improve his position but Montana has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montana sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Daley looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Montana dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Montana tries to close the distance and clinch but Daley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lorenzo Montana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Montana wants to clinch up but Daley keeps it at a distance.
Montana tries to clinch but Daley moves out of range.
Montana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daley swats away the attempt to clinch by Montana.
Daley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Montana avoids a kick to the body.
Daley lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daley shoots for a takedown but Montana saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Montana blocks the body kick.
Daley thows a body shot but no joy.
Montana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Daley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Daley misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley misses the shot to the body.
Lorenzo Montana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daley closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Montana wants to get back to full guard.
Daley is pressing down on Montana's thigh, looking to free his foot. Montana is holding on for now.
Daley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Daley trying to pass the guard but Montana defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Montana manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Montana pulls Daley in to control the position.
Daley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Montana works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Daley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Montana is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daley passes Montana's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Montana blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daley.
Well, if Daley 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.
Daley wants to take a breather but Montana is having none of it.
Daley is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Montana has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Daley.
Daley postures up in Montana's guard and throws a big left but Montana blocks it.
Montana keeping full guard, as Daley tries to pass.
Daley throwing strikes but missing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Montana is looking to clinch.
Montana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Montana is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Daley.
Daley misses with a head kick.
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.
Daley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daley thows a body shot but no joy.
Montana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Daley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Daley fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Daley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Montana defends it nicely.
Daley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Montana pinned against the cage. Montana gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Daley misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montana tries to clinch up but Daley circles away and keeps his distance.
Daley fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Daley dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Montana blocks a head kick by Daley.
Daley is looking to land body kicks.
Daley fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Daley.
Montana has taken the fight to the clinch.
Montana looking to throw knees to the head but Daley is blocking nicely.
Daley tries to break the clinch but Montana is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daley is looking to break free of the clinch but Montana has double underhooks.
Daley has Montana pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Montana manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Daley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daley tries for a takedown but Montana manages to get underhooks.
Daley lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Montana trying to control but Daley postures up.
Daley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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.
Montana manages to get to full guard.
Montana wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Montana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Montana has momentary wrist control but Daley slips an elbow through the middle.
Montana is controlling Daley's posture.
Montana's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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.
Daley stops Montana from standing up.
Montana working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daley.
Montana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Daley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Montana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daley postures up.
Daley trying to control but Montana is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Daley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Montana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Montana gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana tries a knee to the head but Daley blocks it.
Daley wants a takedown.
Daley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Montana lands a good knee to the midsection. Daley won't want to take too many of those.
Daley tries to pull guard but Montana won't allow it.
Daley looking for a takedown.
Come on Montana - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Montana landing knees to the head.
Montana lands a knee to the body.
Montana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daley.
Daley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Montana leaning his opponent against the cage.
Montana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Daley avoids it.
Montana connects with a nasty looking knee right to Daley's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daley jumps guard but Montana stands there with Daley around his waist. Daley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Daley tries to pull guard but Montana holds him up against the cage and eventually Daley drops back down to his feet.
Knees to the body from Montana.
Daley avoiding damage as Montana throws knees to the body.
Daley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Montana has him pressed against the cage.
Montana tries to land a knee to the head but Daley blocks with his arms.
Montana's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Daley is trying to drag Montana to the mat but Montana just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Montana crunches a lovely knee into Daley's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daley looking for a takedown.
Montana lands a nice knee to the body.
Daley is trying to drag Montana to the mat but Montana just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Montana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Montana has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Montana!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon OFarrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blaze Hastings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hastings has chosen Blazin Hazen - Avarage Homeboy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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22
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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20
177 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon OFarrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Blaze Hastings!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hastings fakes a jab and throws a low kick but OFarrell checks it well.
OFarrell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hastings steps to the side to avoid the strikes from OFarrell.
Hastings connects with a body shot.
Hastings throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hastings slips under a jab.
Hastings drops his shoulder and cracks OFarrell with a huge uppercut! OFarrell goes down! Can Hastings finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OFarrell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hastings controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hastings trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
OFarrell is looking to stand up but Hastings isn't so interested in that idea.
Hastings decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Brandon OFarrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hastings with a body punch. A glancing blow.
OFarrell is breathing heavily.
Hastings lands a nice leg kick that just misses OFarrell's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OFarrell waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Hastings.
OFarrell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hastings moves in close and cracks OFarrell with a massive right hand! OFarrell, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Hastings!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Blaze Hastings!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Barkley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis has chosen The Who - Baba O'Riley as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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218 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Barkley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Davis!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barkley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barkley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Barkley with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Barkley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barkley is defended easily by Davis.
Some wild striking there from Barkley.
Barkley misses with a straight left.
Nice body punch from Davis.
Charles Barkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Davis thuds his right hand into Barkley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Charles Barkley has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barkley is breathing heavily.
Davis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Davis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barkley doesn't seem bothered though.
Barkley has a takedown stuffed.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Davis, right into the meat.
Davis lands with a kick to the temple. Barkley shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Barkley is rocked!
Davis lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Barkley falls backwards - clearly groggy! Davis dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Davis!
Craig Davis is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanz Stokenhizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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163 lbs
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162 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, BJ Penn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hanz Stokenhizer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Stokenhizer as Penn shoots in.
Stokenhizer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stokenhizer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stokenhizer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Stokenhizer looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn tries to clinch but Stokenhizer is having none of it.
Penn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Penn is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stokenhizer will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Penn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Penn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Penn tries for a kimura but Stokenhizer is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stokenhizer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Penn tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Penn has hold of Stokenhizer's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Stokenhizer tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Penn cranks the arm and Stokenhizer screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Stokenhizer, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). BJ Penn!
BJ Penn retains his lightweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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