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Lightweight Grand Prix, Semis! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between willie maykit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Red (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Red has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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130 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, willie maykit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Red!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
maykit shoots for a takedown but Red saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Red closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming maykit to the mat! maykit manages to get full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
maykit has a closed guard, preventing Red from standing up.
Red must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Red scoring with some ground and pound.
maykit is breathing heavily.
Red drops back looking for a leg! maykit is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and maykit manages to kick Red off! Red jumps back into maykit's guard.
maykit looking to control.
Red trying to control the position from guard on top but maykit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
maykit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
maykit controlling Red's posture.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Red shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and maykit counters with a shoot takedown. Red fights it but they end up in guard.
Red throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! maykit escapes and throws Red's legs to the side, diving into side control!
maykit tries to move to mount but Red blocks the move with his legs.
maykit is looking to take a break and control but Red is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Red is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Red's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Red manages to get back to half guard.
Red is looking for a sweep. maykit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
maykit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
maykit trying to control the action but Red is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Red darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
maykit controlling the position well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
maykit is looking for a sweep. Red is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Red is working for a submission of some sort.
maykit gets full guard.
maykit has his hands on Red's head, controlling the position.
maykit had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Red is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. maykit Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Red's back instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Red defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of maykit's arms.
A lull in the action here.
maykit is looking for the choke from the back position but Red is controlling his hands well.
Red is trying to break free.
Red preventing the rear naked choke attempt from maykit.
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 willie maykit will probably get the nod.
That's time! maykit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Red misses with a takedown attempt
and maykit decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Red's guard.
maykit trying to control but Red is working from the bottom.
maykit stopping the sweep attempt from Red.
maykit wanted to stand there but Red had control of the position.
maykit preventing the sweep.
maykit wants to pass the guard but Red is keeping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Red is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and maykit defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
maykit trying to control the position from guard on top but Red is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
maykit stopping the sweep attempt from Red.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Red has his takedown stuffed
and maykit counters with a nice double leg into guard.
maykit content to stall in guard here.
Red keeping moving, preventing maykit from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
maykit advances position into side control!
Red is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
maykit advances nicely into full mount.
maykit really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
maykit postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Red looks a forlorn figure.
maykit controlling the position easily from mount.
Red keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
maykit looking to control but Red is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Red really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Red is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
maykit tries to control but Red wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Red tries to hold on but maykit postures up.
Red bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Red drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and maykit dives on top into guard.
Red trying to strike off his back.
maykit has gone for a leg lock! Red slips out almost immediately though and dives into maykit's guard.
maykit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Red is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
willie maykit dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Red tries for a takedown but maykit circles away easily
so maykit counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
maykit looking to pass the guard.
Red keeping moving, preventing maykit from controlling successfully.
Red 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.
maykit wanted to stand there but Red had control of the position.
maykit trying to control but Red is working from the bottom.
maykit is really struggling to control Red but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Red misses with a takedown attempt
and maykit counters with a shoot takedown. Red fights it but they end up in guard.
Red has his foot on maykit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. maykit works his way back into a safe position though.
maykit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
maykit not doing much here.
Red is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
maykit controlling the pace.
Red wants to control the action here but instead maykit manages to pass to full mount!
maykit content just to control the position here.
Red is trying desperately to improve position.
maykit 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Red tries to reverse the position but maykit maintains control.
maykit looking to control and managing it successfully.
Red tries to hold on but maykit pushes him away.
Red is working to get back to half guard.
maykit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
maykit wants to control the pace but Red is squirming around nicely.
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.
maykit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
maykit trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee stands the fighters back up. willie maykit just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Red with a poor takedown
and maykit counters with a nice double leg into guard.
willie maykit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Red.
maykit advances position into side control!
maykit is staying tight to Red's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Big Red has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
willie maykit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
maykit advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
willie maykit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for maykit, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... willie maykit!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marquis DeSade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddel comes to the ring accompanied by Chuck Liddel. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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195 lbs
7 - 8 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Chuck Liddel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Marquis DeSade!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Liddel.
DeSade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DeSade looks for a takedown but Liddel sprawls well.
DeSade checks the leg kick.
Liddel tries to clinch but DeSade moves out of range.
DeSade dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Liddel. That did some damage!
Liddel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
DeSade feints and then cracks Liddel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Liddel down.
DeSade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeSade, right into the meat.
Liddel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Liddel misses with a wild combination.
DeSade throws a one two combo.
Liddel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and DeSade counters with a leg kick.
Chuck Liddel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel misses with an uppercut.
DeSade fails with a takedown attempt.
Liddel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DeSade moves into the clinch successfully.
Liddel looking to stall.
Liddel tries to break free but DeSade pushes him back against the ropes.
DeSade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liddel misses with a two punch combination.
DeSade wants to clinch up but Liddel keeps it at a distance.
DeSade lands with a thumping leg kick.
Liddel is breathing heavily.
DeSade throws a series of punches but Liddel avoids them all with ease.
DeSade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Liddel clinches up with DeSade and pushes him back against the ropes.
DeSade has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Liddel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chuck Liddel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marquis DeSade.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. DeSade is defending well for now.
DeSade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Liddel.
DeSade wants a takedown.
DeSade looking for a takedown.
A body shot lands from Liddel.
Liddel has DeSade pressed against the ropes, preventing DeSade from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
DeSade is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Liddel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Liddel is trying to maintain a safe position but DeSade gets an underhook and turns Liddel into the ropes.
DeSade goes for a takedown in the clinch but Liddel prevents it.
Liddel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DeSade throws a head kick that misses.
DeSade gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddel trying to control the position but instead, DeSade has worked for underhooks and has pushed Liddel into the ropes.
Liddel has had enough of the clinch but DeSade keeps him there for the moment.
Liddel is trying to break free.
Liddel struggles to land a body shot inside as DeSade controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
DeSade is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
DeSade working hard to break the clinch.
Liddel misses with a knee strike.
Liddel misses with an elbow strike.
DeSade wants to break the clinch but can't.
DeSade is trying to break the clinch but Liddel is controlling him.
Liddel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
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.
Liddel looking to slow down the pace here.
Liddel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Liddel falls off balance throwing a combination
and DeSade counters with a nice body kick.
DeSade thuds a left hand into Liddel's body.
DeSade forces Liddel back against the ropes and clinches.
DeSade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeSade throws a quick inside leg kick.
DeSade lands a nice looking kick to the body. Liddel takes a step back to recover.
DeSade scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeSade moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marquis DeSade dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Liddel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Liddel throws a left and a right that both miss
and DeSade counters with an outside leg kick.
A head kick from DeSade lands but Liddel takes it in his stride.
DeSade stalks Liddel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Liddel's face. Liddel staggers backwards, shaken.
DeSade takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Liddel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from DeSade.
DeSade connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
DeSade lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Liddel backs up against the ropes.
Liddel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by DeSade.
Liddel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
DeSade lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeSade throws a nice outside leg kick.
DeSade fakes the leg kick and cracks Liddel in the body.
DeSade throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
DeSade lands with a thumping leg kick.
DeSade with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeSade, right into the meat.
DeSade cracks Liddel with a good jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by DeSade.
DeSade closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
DeSade is trying to force a seperation but Liddel has the dominant position.
DeSade is trying to break the clinch but Liddel is controlling him.
Liddel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
DeSade breaks the clinch.
DeSade throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Liddel.
DeSade looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DeSade feints and then cracks Liddel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Liddel down.
DeSade thumps Liddel with a low kick.
DeSade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liddel.
Liddel will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
DeSade clinches up with Liddel and pushes him back against the ropes.
Liddel stops a takedown attempt from DeSade.
DeSade is trying to break the clinch but Liddel is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSade has had enough of the clinch but Liddel keeps him there for the moment.
Liddel is trying to stall.
DeSade digs a right hand into Liddel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Liddel's gas tank.
DeSade is trying to break the clinch but Liddel is controlling him.
DeSade lands a nice knee to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for DeSade. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liddel tries to throw a body punch but DeSade avoids it by throwing Liddel back against the cage.
Liddel prevents the takedown attempt.
DeSade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liddel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Liddel tries to clinch but fails miserably
and DeSade counters with an inside leg kick.
DeSade misses with a head kick.
DeSade tries to clinch up but Liddel circles away and keeps his distance.
DeSade lands a nice looking kick to the body. Liddel takes a step back to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSade throws a series of strikes that have Liddel backpedaling.
DeSade throws a series of punches but Liddel moves out of range.
Liddel throws a leg kick
and DeSade counters with a one-two to the body.
DeSade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Liddel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good leg kick by DeSade there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
DeSade circles away from the clinch attempt.
Liddel tries to keep at a distance but DeSade has taken the fight into the clinch.
DeSade drops down looking for an ankle pick but Liddel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chuck Liddel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marquis DeSade.
DeSade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddel darts in trying to clinch
and DeSade counters with a slapping leg kick.
Liddel takes a head kick and keeps coming.
DeSade fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
DeSade wants to clinch.
Chuck Liddel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liddel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
DeSade turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Liddel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - DeSade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
DeSade doesn't manage to clinch there - Liddel circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marquis DeSade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
DeSade throws a right and a left that Liddel avoids nicely.
Liddel takes the fight into the clinch.
Liddel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Liddel throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSade.
Liddel lands a body punch.
DeSade is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
DeSade is looking to break free of the clinch but Liddel has double underhooks.
DeSade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liddel misses with a combination
and DeSade counters with an outside leg kick.
DeSade fails to land with a series of punches.
Liddel misses with a low kick as DeSade jumps back.
DeSade feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Liddel's calf.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before DeSade can pounce on him.
DeSade circles away from the clinch attempt
and DeSade counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A head kick misses from DeSade.
DeSade misses with a body kick.
Liddel tries to close the distance and clinch but DeSade swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Liddel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from DeSade.
DeSade moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
DeSade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
DeSade clinches with his opponent.
DeSade goes for a takedown attempt but Liddel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
DeSade closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Liddel to the mat! Liddel manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSade pushing down on Liddel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
DeSade thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Liddel's head.
DeSade is trying to control the action in half guard but Liddel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
DeSade is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
DeSade lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
DeSade working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Liddel is trying to stand up here but DeSade is controlling him well.
DeSade slips a nice elbow through Liddel's hands, connecting with Liddel's forehead.
Chuck Liddel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeSade landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Liddel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
DeSade looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSade trying to pass the guard but Liddel defending well.
DeSade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DeSade is keen to just control but Liddel is a slippery customer.
DeSade passes the guard and advances to mount!
DeSade has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
DeSade scoring with strikes but Liddel is staying in there.
DeSade wants to control the pace but Liddel is squirming around nicely.
DeSade scoring with strikes but Liddel is staying in there.
Liddel is bucking up trying to escape but DeSade cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
DeSade wants to control the pace but Liddel is squirming around nicely.
Liddel taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSade lands a heavy elbow.
DeSade dominating with strikes here.
DeSade working away from the top, dropping strikes.
DeSade punishing his opponent with strikes.
Liddel is bucking up trying to escape but DeSade cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeSade can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Liddel is looking to escape.
DeSade is landing with some decent strikes but Liddel is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeSade putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Marquis DeSade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice elbow there by DeSade.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marquis DeSade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well DeSade 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 26:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marquis DeSade!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Durante Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Einstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Einstein has chosen Gold Soundz as his entrance music. Ricardo Durante Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Ricardo Durante Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Einstein!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Einstein lands a head kick. Durante Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Durante Jr shoots in for a takedown but Einstein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Durante Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Einstein tries to avoid it but Durante Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Einstein to the ground. Einstein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Durante Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Durante Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Einstein moves into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Einstein.
Durante Jr is breathing heavily.
Einstein lands a good knee to the midsection. Durante Jr won't want to take too many of those.
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!
Einstein crunches a lovely knee into Durante Jr's ribcage.
Einstein is leaning against Durante Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Einstein lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Ricardo Durante Jr has been cut.
Einstein digs a right hand underneath Durante Jr's ribcage. Durante Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Einstein scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Einstein.
Einstein unloads a knee to the mid-section. Durante Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Einstein crunches a lovely knee into Durante Jr's ribcage.
Einstein is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Einstein with a knee to the head.
Einstein lands a knee to the head.
Einstein is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Einstein putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Durante Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Einstein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Einstein scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Einstein.
Einstein using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Einstein as the two fighters clinch.
Einstein landing knees to the head.
Einstein crunches a lovely knee into Durante Jr's ribcage.
Durante Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Einstein pulls his leg out and moves away.
Einstein clinches up with Durante Jr and pushes him back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Einstein unloads a knee to the mid-section. Durante Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Einstein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Einstein.
Einstein lands a nice knee to the body.
Einstein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Einstein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Einstein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Einstein landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Einstein.
Einstein crunches a lovely knee into Durante Jr's ribcage.
Einstein lands a nice uppercut.
Durante Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Einstein fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Einstein throws a nice head kick!
Einstein closes the distance and pushes Durante Jr back into the ropes.
Einstein lands a nice elbow.
Einstein is leaning against Durante Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Einstein utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Einstein prevents the takedown attempt.
Einstein using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Einstein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Einstein.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Einstein lands a damaging elbow.
Einstein landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Einstein connects with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Einstein.
Einstein with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Durante Jr tries to pull guard but Einstein holds him up against the ropes and eventually Durante Jr drops back down to his feet.
Durante Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Durante Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Einstein prevents it.
Einstein lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Einstein crunches a lovely knee into Durante Jr's ribcage.
Einstein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Durante Jr's defenses.
Durante Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Einstein pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Einstein unloads a knee to the mid-section. Durante Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Einstein utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Einstein gets underhooks to prevent Durante Jr's takedown attempt.
Einstein lands an elbow just above Durante Jr 's eye.
Einstein lands an elbow inside.
A frustrated look appears on Durante Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Einstein.
Einstein landing knees to the body.
Einstein is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Durante Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Einstein.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einstein gets underhooks to prevent Durante Jr's takedown attempt.
Einstein lands an elbow that stopped Durante Jr in his tracks for a moment.
A short uppercut from Einstein.
Einstein works on Durante Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Einstein lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Einstein lands an elbow inside that Durante Jr shrugs off.
Einstein is working Durante Jr over against the ropes.
Durante Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Einstein just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Einstein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Einstein working Durante Jr over with knees to the body.
Einstein crunches a lovely knee into Durante Jr's ribcage.
Einstein connects with a nasty looking knee right to Durante Jr's face.
Durante Jr jumps guard but Einstein stands there with Durante Jr around his waist. Durante Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Einstein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Durante Jr's defenses.
Einstein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Durante Jr's defenses.
Einstein unloads a knee to the mid-section. Durante Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Einstein missing with knees to the body.
Einstein prevents a takedown attempt there.
Einstein gets through Durante Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Einstein crunches a lovely knee into Durante Jr's ribcage.
Durante Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Einstein pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Einstein.
Einstein lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Einstein lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Einstein lands a good knee to the midsection. Durante Jr won't want to take too many of those.
Durante Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Einstein avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Einstein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Durante Jr backwards.
Einstein crunches a lovely knee into Durante Jr's ribcage.
Einstein lands a body punch in the clinch.
Durante Jr dodges an elbow strike from Einstein.
Durante Jr wants a takedown.
Einstein lands an elbow inside that Durante Jr shrugs off.
Einstein putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Durante Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Durante Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Einstein walks away with a smile on his face. Durante Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Einstein lands a right hook to the body.
Albert Einstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durante Jr shoots in for a double leg but Einstein sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Einstein takes the fight into the clinch.
Einstein landing knees to the body.
Einstein crunches a lovely knee into Durante Jr's ribcage.
Einstein lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Einstein keeps control of Durante Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Durante Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Einstein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Einstein connects with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Einstein.
Durante Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Einstein lands with a nice body punch.
Einstein plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Einstein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Durante Jr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Durante Jr avoids the head kick by Einstein.
Einstein moves into the clinch.
Einstein lands a knee to the body.
Durante Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Einstein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Durante Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Einstein just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Einstein lands a nice knee to the body.
Durante Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Einstein shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Durante Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Einstein obliges.
Durante Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Durante Jr can't get the takedown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Einstein obliges.
Einstein lands a knee to the head.
Einstein prevents Durante Jr from breaking the clinch.
Durante Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Einstein pulls his leg out and moves away.
Einstein takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Einstein on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Einstein blocks an elbow strike from Durante Jr.
Durante Jr is working for takedown but Einstein is calmly controlling the position for now.
Einstein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Einstein lands a knee to the body.
Einstein works on Durante Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Einstein putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Durante Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Einstein lands an elbow that stopped Durante Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Nice body punch from Einstein.
Einstein putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Durante Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Einstein obliges.
Nice body punch from Einstein.
Durante Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Einstein gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Einstein lands an elbow inside.
Einstein crunches a lovely knee into Durante Jr's ribcage.
Einstein missing with knees to the body.
Durante Jr is working for takedown but Einstein is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Einstein.
Einstein lands an elbow inside.
Durante Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Einstein gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Einstein lands a damaging elbow.
Einstein scores with a knee to the head.
Einstein prevents Durante Jr from breaking the clinch.
Einstein scores a nice knee to the body.
Durante Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Einstein walks away with a smile on his face. Durante Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Durante Jr is defended easily by Einstein.
Albert Einstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Einstein closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Einstein digs a right hand into Durante Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Durante Jr's gas tank.
A short right from Einstein.
Einstein utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Einstein utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Einstein unloads a knee to the mid-section. Durante Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Einstein tries to land knees in the clinch but Durante Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Einstein is pressed up against the ropes. Durante Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Einstein down to the mat. Einstein avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Einstein instigates a clinch.
Einstein is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Durante Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Durante Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Einstein just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Durante Jr tries for a takedown but Einstein manages to get underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Einstein obliges.
A short uppercut from Einstein.
Durante Jr has Einstein pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Einstein manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Einstein lands a damaging elbow.
Einstein landing knees to the body.
Durante Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Einstein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Durante Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Durante Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Albert Einstein seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Einstein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Durante Jr or not.
Einstein lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einstein landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Durante Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Einstein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Einstein landing knees to the body.
Durante Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Einstein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Einstein crunches a lovely knee into Durante Jr's ribcage.
Durante Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Einstein just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Einstein lands an elbow inside.
Durante Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Einstein working Durante Jr over with knees to the body.
Einstein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Einstein - that landed with a thud.
Durante Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Einstein lands a nice knee to the body.
Einstein prevents the takedown attempt.
Einstein landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Durante Jr tries to pull guard but Einstein won't allow it.
Durante Jr is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nice elbow from Einstein.
Einstein landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Einstein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Einstein.
Durante Jr fails to pull guard.
Einstein lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Einstein on the inside.
Durante Jr is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Einstein gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Einstein lands a good knee to the midsection. Durante Jr won't want to take too many of those.
A left hand lands to the body for Einstein.
Einstein landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Durante Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Einstein trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Einstein obliges.
Durante Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Einstein has him pressed against the ropes.
Knees to the body from Einstein.
Durante Jr is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Einstein gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Durante Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Einstein digs a right hand into Durante Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Durante Jr's gas tank.
Einstein stops a takedown attempt from Durante Jr.
Durante Jr has Einstein pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Einstein manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Einstein connects with a nasty looking knee right to Durante Jr's face.
Einstein lands a nice elbow.
Durante Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Einstein lands an elbow that stopped Durante Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Einstein working Durante Jr over with knees to the body.
Durante Jr tries to break free but Einstein pushes him back against the ropes.
Einstein landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Einstein landing knees to the body.
Durante Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knees to the body from Einstein.
Einstein working Durante Jr over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Einstein.
Einstein scores with a shot to the side of Durante Jr's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Einstein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Durante Jr's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Einstein darts in and clinches Durante Jr up against the ropes.
Einstein lands a knee to the body.
Einstein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Einstein lands a good knee to the midsection. Durante Jr won't want to take too many of those.
Einstein prevents the takedown attempt.
Einstein unloads a knee to the mid-section. Durante Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Einstein landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Einstein working Durante Jr over with knees to the body.
Durante Jr pulls guard.
Einstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Einstein is looking to stand up but Durante Jr won't let him.
Durante Jr is looking for a triangle but Einstein pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Einstein wants to control from the top but Durante Jr keeps moving.
Durante Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Einstein wants to get up but he can't break Durante Jr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Durante Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Einstein's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Einstein pushes Durante Jr off and gets back to his feet.
Einstein blocks a jab.
Durante Jr misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Durante Jr misses.
Einstein closes the distance and pushes Durante Jr back into the ropes.
Einstein landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Einstein lands a knee to the head.
Einstein prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right hook to the body lands for Einstein.
Durante Jr tries to pull guard but Einstein holds him up against the ropes and eventually Durante Jr drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Durante Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Einstein lands a body punch.
Einstein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Durante Jr or not.
Einstein scores a nice knee to the body.
Einstein using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Durante Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Durante Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Einstein with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Durante Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Einstein walks away with a smile on his face. Durante Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Einstein clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Einstein obliges.
A short body shot lands from Einstein as the two fighters clinch.
Einstein lands a nice knee to the body.
Einstein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Durante Jr trying to stall but Einstein improves his position.
Einstein scores with a hook to the body.
Einstein lands a shot to the body.
Durante Jr looking for a takedown.
Einstein lands an elbow that stopped Durante Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Einstein unloads a knee to the mid-section. Durante Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Einstein utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Einstein lands a nice knee to the body.
Durante Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Durante Jr tries to work over Einstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durante Jr avoiding damage as Einstein throws knees to the body.
Durante Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Einstein gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hook to the body lands for Einstein.
Durante Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Einstein gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Einstein lands a body shot.
Einstein using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Einstein lands a good knee to the midsection. Durante Jr won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einstein lands an elbow inside.
Einstein prevents a takedown attempt there.
Einstein digs a right hand into Durante Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Durante Jr's gas tank.
Einstein lands a body punch in the clinch.
Einstein putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Durante Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Durante Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Einstein walks away with a smile on his face. Durante Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Durante Jr misses with a body kick.
Einstein rushes Durante Jr and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Einstein scores with a knee to the head.
Durante Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Einstein fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Einstein clinches with his opponent.
Einstein prevents the takedown attempt.
Einstein working Durante Jr over with knees to the body.
Einstein working Durante Jr over with knees to the body.
Durante Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Durante Jr jumps guard but Einstein stands there with Durante Jr around his waist. Durante Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Einstein landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Durante Jr misses with a knee strike.
Einstein using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Einstein scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durante Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Einstein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Einstein.
Einstein is leaning against Durante Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Einstein prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right hand to the body from Einstein.
Durante Jr tries to pull guard but Einstein holds him up against the ropes and eventually Durante Jr drops back down to his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Einstein.
Durante Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Einstein has him pressed against the ropes.
Einstein putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Durante Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Einstein connects with a nasty looking knee right to Durante Jr's face.
A knee to the head by Einstein.
A knee to the head by Einstein.
Einstein lands an elbow just above Durante Jr 's eye.
Durante Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Einstein lands a shot to the body.
Einstein lands with a light punch inside.
Durante Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Einstein gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Durante Jr.
Einstein lands with a right to the head.
Durante Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Ricardo Durante Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Einstein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Einstein.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Einstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Einstein 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Einstein!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Dominguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juanzino Marquezello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominguez comes to the ring accompanied by down with the sickness. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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144 lbs
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130 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Xavier Dominguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Juanzino Marquezello!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominguez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marquezello throws a series of punches but Dominguez moves out of range.
Dominguez defending well as Marquezello loads up on a big left hand.
Dominguez gets a clinch.
Marquezello has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dominguez gets control of Marquezello's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dominguez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Marquezello passes Dominguez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dominguez wants to improve his position but Marquezello is controlling well.
Dominguez is looking to control Marquezello's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dominguez avoid being mounted?
Dominguez trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Marquezello manages to pass to mount!
Dominguez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dominguez swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez tries to hold on but Marquezello pushes him away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Marquezello controlling the position easily from mount.
Marquezello trying to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Marquezello avoids the attempt from Dominguez to control.
Dominguez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Marquezello is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dominguez throws a strike from the bottom but Marquezello uses the opportunity to take his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marquezello is persistently looking for the submission but Dominguez is defending it well.
Dominguez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Dominguez wants to control his opponent's hands but Marquezello gets his hands free.
Dominguez is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez just trying to survive but Marquezello is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Marquezello is trying to stick to Dominguez's back but Dominguez is turning into Marquezello. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Marquezello's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dominguez.
Dominguez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dominguez won't allow Marquezello to sweep him here.
Dominguez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Marquezello is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Marquezello has escaped and now he's on top!
Dominguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dominguez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marquezello trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marquezello avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dominguez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dominguez is breathing heavily.
Dominguez keeping full guard, as Marquezello tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez trying to strike off his back.
Marquezello trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juanzino Marquezello will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Marquezello thuds his right hand into Dominguez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dominguez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knees to the body from Dominguez.
Dominguez fails to pull guard.
Dominguez successfully pulls guard.
Marquezello trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marquezello must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dominguez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Marquezello wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
Dominguez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marquezello is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control the position.
Marquezello trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
Dominguez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dominguez has a takedown stuffed.
Marquezello lands a really nice looking cross but Dominguez seems unphased.
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.
Marquezello throws a body punch but Dominguez moves out of range.
Juanzino Marquezello is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marquezello misses with a hook.
Marquezello avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dominguez checks a leg kick.
Dominguez moves out of range of the body kick from Marquezello.
Marquezello misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marquezello misses with an uppercut.
Marquezello throws a hook but Dominguez blocks it.
Dominguez is looking to clinch.
Dominguez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dominguez avoids a punch combination nicely.
A low kick from Marquezello is predictable there
and Dominguez counters with a head kick.
Dominguez moves forwards but Marquezello connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dominguez wants to clinch.
Dominguez has Marquezello up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Marquezello wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dominguez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Dominguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dominguez tries to land knees in the clinch but Marquezello avoids the damage to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Marquezello.
Dominguez tries to land knees in the clinch but Marquezello avoids the damage to the body.
Dominguez lands a good knee to the midsection. Marquezello won't want to take too many of those.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dominguez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marquezello smiles and moves away.
Dominguez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marquezello swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marquezello throws a right hand that Dominguez ducks under and follows up with a left that Dominguez also avoids with ease.
Marquezello lands with a straight right. Dominguez didn't see that one coming.
Dominguez tries for a takedown but Marquezello sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marquezello thows a leg kick but Dominguez checks it
and Dominguez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marquezello's guard.
Dominguez looking to pass the guard.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Marquezello keeps moving.
Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez throws a big right hand that misses.
Marquezello throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marquezello is trying to control the position but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dominguez looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Dominguez dominated that second round.
That's time! Dominguez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dominguez slips a jab and a cross from Marquezello.
Dominguez tries to clinch there but Marquezello circles away.
Marquezello throws a jab when Dominguez was well out of range.
Marquezello misses the jab.
Marquezello avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dominguez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marquezello sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dominguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marquezello throws a jab when Dominguez was well out of range.
Marquezello misses with a body shot.
Marquezello throws a jab when Dominguez was well out of range.
Marquezello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquezello throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dominguez counters with a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Marquezello throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dominguez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marquezello misses with a leg kick
and Dominguez counters with a shoot takedown. Marquezello fights it but they end up in guard.
Dominguez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dominguez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquezello throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dominguez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marquezello works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dominguez throws a big right hand that misses.
Dominguez throws a strike but Marquezello rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dominguez looking for a guillotine here but Marquezello defends easily.
Dominguez wants to control the position but Marquezello says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dominguez trying to control from the bottom.
Marquezello trying to control the pace.
Dominguez trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Marquezello manages to pass to mount!
Dominguez tries to control the position but Marquezello now has his back.
Marquezello trying to control momentarily.
Marquezello controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to control his opponent's hands but Marquezello gets his hands free.
Marquezello controlling well, preventing Dominguez from escaping the position.
Marquezello is not going to allow Dominguez to sit and survive in this position.
Dominguez is in bad spot here.
Marquezello just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dominguez trying to control the hands but Marquezello breaks the grip.
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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Xavier Dominguez just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Dominguez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Marquezello.
Marquezello throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dominguez moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Marquezello has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dominguez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dominguez jumps guard but Marquezello stands there with Dominguez around his waist. Dominguez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Dominguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marquezello blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marquezello wants to get back to striking at distance but Dominguez won't allow it.
Dominguez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marquezello is defending well for now.
Marquezello blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marquezello wants to get back to striking at distance but Dominguez won't allow it.
Dominguez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Marquezello is trying to break the clinch but Dominguez has him pressed against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Dominguez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dominguez 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 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Dominguez!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chad Carlson Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodger Mcgillacutty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlson Jr comes to the ring accompanied by Muse- Stockholm Syndrome. Rodger Mcgillacutty is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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137 lbs
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146 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Chad Carlson Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodger Mcgillacutty!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlson Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Carlson Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
Carlson Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Mcgillacutty gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Carlson Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcgillacutty is one step ahead there.
Carlson Jr working for a triangle but Mcgillacutty defends it easily.
Carlson Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlson Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mcgillacutty slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Carlson Jr.
Carlson Jr manages to get to full guard.
Mcgillacutty slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carlson Jr is looking to sweep but instead, Mcgillacutty has passed into half guard.
Carlson Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Carlson Jr wants to sweep but Mcgillacutty has passed to side control!
Mcgillacutty slows the pace down.
Carlson Jr is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillacutty wants to stand but Carlson Jr has his arm trapped.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Carlson Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mcgillacutty pinned against the cage. Mcgillacutty gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carlson Jr avoids the head kick by Mcgillacutty.
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.
Mcgillacutty swinging wilding here.
Carlson Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Carlson Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Carlson Jr wants to pass the guard but Mcgillacutty is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carlson Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Carlson Jr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mcgillacutty ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mcgillacutty throws a shot to the body.
Mcgillacutty tries to land a front kick but Carlson Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Carlson Jr throws a right and a left that Mcgillacutty avoids nicely.
Mcgillacutty dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carlson Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mcgillacutty.
Carlson Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mcgillacutty's guard.
Mcgillacutty working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlson Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Mcgillacutty gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Carlson Jr keeping moving, preventing Mcgillacutty from controlling successfully.
Carlson Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcgillacutty is one step ahead there.
Carlson Jr is trying to control the position but Mcgillacutty postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Carlson Jr working a defensive guard but Mcgillacutty passes into half guard.
Carlson Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Carlson Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Carlson Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mcgillacutty wants to stand but Carlson Jr has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Carlson Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carlson Jr tries to get out of the position.
Carlson Jr looking to control.
Mcgillacutty trying to stand up but can't free himself from Carlson Jr's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillacutty won't allow Carlson Jr to sweep him here.
Mcgillacutty postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mcgillacutty wants to control from the top but Carlson Jr keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mcgillacutty misses with a shot to the body
and Carlson Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carlson Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mcgillacutty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mcgillacutty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mcgillacutty scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Carlson Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcgillacutty.
Carlson Jr throws a combination that misses
and Mcgillacutty counters with a series of strikes. Carlson Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Carlson Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mcgillacutty cracks a nice hook into Carlson Jr's ribs.
Mcgillacutty is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Carlson Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Mcgillacutty defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Carlson Jr.
Carlson Jr avoids the head kick by Mcgillacutty.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No joy there for Mcgillacutty, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mcgillacutty walks into a stiff left hand from Carlson Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rodger Mcgillacutty will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Carlson Jr lands with a hook. Mcgillacutty tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Carlson Jr blocks a head kick by Mcgillacutty.
Carlson Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carlson Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mcgillacutty swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Carlson Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Carlson Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mcgillacutty avoids it really well and circles away.
Chad Carlson Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mcgillacutty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgillacutty waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Carlson Jr.
Carlson Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mcgillacutty counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Carlson Jr thinking.
Carlson Jr misses with the combination.
Mcgillacutty works over Carlson Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
Mcgillacutty swings away with a body shot that misses
and Carlson Jr counters with a series of strikes. Mcgillacutty will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mcgillacutty is rocked!
Carlson Jr lands with a big right hook that stumbles Mcgillacutty - he's out on his feet here! Carlson Jr follows up with another monster hook that separates Mcgillacutty from consciousness! Mcgillacutty falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Carlson Jr stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chad Carlson Jr!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Anka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filipovi has chosen Engel- Rammstein as his entrance music. On his way into the ring it seems that Kalle Anka has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kalle Anka seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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240 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kalle Anka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mirko Filipovi!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Anka dives in and grabs Filipovi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Filipovi pushes down on Anka's head and hops out.
Anka fails to land the takedown.
Anka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Filipovi is fending him off so far but Anka persists. Nope, Filipovi circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Anka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anka fails with a takedown attempt.
Anka staying out of range there.
Filipovi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Filipovi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Filipovi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Anka.
It looks like Kalle Anka has been cut.
Anka throws a sloppy head kick
and Filipovi counters with an inside leg kick.
Anka is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anka darts in trying to clinch
and Filipovi counters with a nice kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Filipovi.
Filipovi misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anka with a poor takedown
and Filipovi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Filipovi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filipovi misses with a body kick.
Filipovi throws a head kick that misses
and Anka counters with a nice double leg into side control. Filipovi won't be happy with that.
Anka throws an elbow but Filipovi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Filipovi is looking to regain half guard here but Anka keeps moving and retains side control.
An elbow from Anka crashes against the mat.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
An elbow from Anka crashes against the mat.
Filipovi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Filipovi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Anka off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Anka right now.
Filipovi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Filipovi scores with punches from the back.
Anka tries to roll but Filipovi sticks to his back.
Filipovi throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Anka!
Filipovi has the hooks in. Anka is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Filipovi is trying to stick to Anka's back but Anka is turning into Filipovi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Filipovi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Anka.
Anka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Filipovi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Filipovi is looking to stand up but Anka isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Anka closes the distance looking to clinch
and Filipovi counters with a low kick, right behind Anka 's knee.
Anka throws a leg kick
and Filipovi counters with a nice body kick.
Filipovi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Filipovi thuds his shin into the meat of Anka's side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crunch! Filipovi slams his shin into Anka's torso.
Anka avoids the head kick by Filipovi.
Filipovi throws a front kick that sends Anka stumbling back into the ropes.
Filipovi throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Anka misses
and Filipovi counters with a big head kick but Anka shrugs it off.
Filipovi tries to land a front kick but Anka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovi stuffs the takedown attempt from Anka. Anka gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Filipovi lands a head kick. Anka smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Anka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Anka misses with a knee to the head.
Filipovi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Filipovi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Filipovi counters with a head kick. That will keep Anka thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Filipovi throws a sloppy head kick and Anka moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anka shoots in for a double leg but Filipovi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anka tries for a takedown but Filipovi circles away easily
and Filipovi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Filipovi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalle Anka's cut.
That's time! Anka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Filipovi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Filipovi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Filipovi avoids it really well and circles away.
Anka will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A head kick misses from Filipovi.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Filipovi. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Filipovi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anka avoids the head kick by Filipovi.
Anka wants to clinch
and Filipovi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kalle Anka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Filipovi pinned against the cage. Filipovi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Anka blocks a head kick by Filipovi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anka misses with a takedown attempt
and Filipovi counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Anka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Filipovi closes the distance and clinches.
Filipovi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Filipovi tries a head kick but it misses.
Anka shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Filipovi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Anka wants to pass the guard but Filipovi is defending well.
Anka is looking for a kimura but Filipovi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anka to get the leverage.
Filipovi pushes Anka off looking to stand but Anka dives back in and keeps control.
Anka throwing shots but Filipovi is blocking nicely.
Anka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anka prevents Filipovi from improving his position.
Anka seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Filipovi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anka looks to land a strike but Filipovi avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Filipovi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Anka throws a leg kick
and Filipovi counters with a body kick that stops Anka in his tracks momentarily.
Anka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Filipovi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Anka takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filipovi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A low kick from Anka is predictable there
and Filipovi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Anka's knee momentarily.
Anka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Filipovi as he jumps to the side.
Filipovi throws a sloppy head kick and Anka moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anka wants to clinch up but Filipovi keeps it at a distance.
Anka blocks a head kick by Filipovi.
Anka fails with a takedown attempt.
Filipovi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anka.
A head kick by Filipovi misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Anka or perhaps it was just good defense by Filipovi which made him look bad.
Filipovi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Filipovi circles away.
Filipovi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Filipovi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Filipovi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Filipovi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Anka's head.
Anka dives in and grabs Filipovi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Filipovi pushes down on Anka's head and hops out.
Filipovi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Filipovi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Filipovi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Filipovi throws the kick towards the body but Anka avoids it.
Anka is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Filipovi's half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Filipovi's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Filipovi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kalle Anka's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Filipovi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anka shoots in and drives through. Filipovi sprawls well.
Anka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Filipovi.
Anka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Filipovi counters by clinching up.
Filipovi manages to break the clinch.
Anka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Anka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anka blocks a head kick by Filipovi.
Filipovi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Anka if he has to take too many more of those.
Filipovi checks a leg kick nicely.
Filipovi throws a head kick that Anka semi-blocks.
Mirko Filipovi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Filipovi looks to land a body kick but Anka moved away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anka blocks a head kick by Filipovi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anka tries to clinch but Filipovi moves away
and Filipovi counters with a good low kick that Anka was not able to check.
Filipovi stuffs the takedown.
Anka closes the distance and clinches up with Filipovi, looking for a takedown. Anka pushes Filipovi against the ropes but Filipovi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anka steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Filipovi. That one must have hurt.
Filipovi instigates a clinch.
Filipovi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Anka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Filipovi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Filipovi throws a sloppy head kick and Anka moves out of range easily.
Anka shoots for a takedown but Filipovi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anka on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anka.
Filipovi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anka with a poor takedown
and Filipovi counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Anka or perhaps it was just good defense by Filipovi which made him look bad.
Kalle Anka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Filipovi avoids it really well and circles away.
Filipovi tries a head kick but it misses.
Anka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Filipovi counters with a solid body kick.
Filipovi throws a head kick that misses.
Anka gets the takedown into side control.
Anka 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.
Anka creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Filipovi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Anka throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kalle Anka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anka throwing strikes but Filipovi manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Anka is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Filipovi off and has taken his back!
Anka misses with an elbow to the head.
Filipovi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Anka loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Filipovi hold on?
Filipovi wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
Anka throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Filipovi because Anka loaded up on that one.
Anka is going olschool here, as he tries to force Filipovi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Filipovi shrugs it off.
Anka with shots to the head and body - Filipovi looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anka looking to finish Filipovi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Filipovi!
Anka with shots to the head and body - Filipovi looks very uncomfortable down there.
Anka fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Anka fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Filipovi is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filipovi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mirko Filipovi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anka is working for a guillotine from mount but Filipovi frees his head quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mirko Filipovi.
I've got Filipovi 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Filipovi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yoshi Moto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Kilmster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilmster has chosen Maylene & The Sons of Disaster - Darkest of Kin as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Yoshi Moto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Kilmster!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilmster throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kilmster pinned against the cage. Kilmster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kilmster leaves Moto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Moto has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshi Moto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moto shoots in for a takedown but Kilmster shows good takedown defense.
Moto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kilmster sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kilmster swings for the body but Moto moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Kilmster. No joy for Moto on that attempt.
Kilmster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kilmster punishes Moto's body with a nice straight punch.
Moto is breathing heavily.
Moto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Kilmster fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kilmster scores with a crisp jab that stopped Moto in his tracks.
It looks like Yoshi Moto has been cut.
Moto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moto drops his hands momentarily and Kilmster takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kilmster misses with a series of wild punches.
Kilmster lands a slapping body shot.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Kilmster! Moto is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Kilmster!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hatsu Hioki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hioki comes to the ring accompanied by Pussy by Rammstein. Shamrock is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Biggie Smalls-Hypnotize . Hatsu Hioki had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hatsu Hioki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Shamrock with that takedown attempt.
Hioki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hioki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shamrock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hioki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hioki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shamrock.
Hioki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shamrock decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hioki's guard.
Hioki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shamrock throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shamrock passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shamrock working away.
Hioki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shamrock's best efforts.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hioki actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shamrock takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hioki tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hioki pushes Shamrock off looking to stand but Shamrock dives back in and keeps control.
Shamrock trying to pass the guard but Hioki defending well.
Hioki is looking to escape.
Shamrock maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hioki could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Shamrock has cracked it and Hioki is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Shamrock!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Shamrock!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Figgjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Hode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Figgjo's entrance music is Edward Grieg. A fine choice. Hode is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Arkansas Razorback Fight Song. Freddie Figgjo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Freddie Figgjo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scott Hode!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Hode throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hode looks to land a right hand but Figgjo moved out of range.
Figgjo is looking to clinch.
Hode misses with a hook.
Hode throws a hook but Figgjo avoids it easily.
Hode throws a big shot that misses.
Figgjo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hode throws out the jab.
Figgjo clinches up with Hode and pushes him back against the ropes.
Figgjo fails to pull guard.
Hode blocks an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Hode.
Hode lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figgjo lands an uppercut.
Hode breaks from the clinch.
Scott Hode seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hode looks to land a left hand but Figgjo moved out of range nicely.
Hode throws a lazy right hand but Figgjo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Figgjo throws an overhand right that lands on Hode's shoulder, as Hode tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Hode misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hode misses with a wild body shot.
Hode stuffs the takedown attempt from Figgjo. Figgjo gets slowly back to his feet.
Hode misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hode loads up on a big right hand but Figgjo slips the punch.
Hode lands a nice looking body shot.
Hode misses with a wild body shot.
Figgjo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Figgjo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hode scores with a jab to the jaw.
Figgjo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hode pinned against the cage. Hode gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddie Figgjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hode is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Figgjo.
Figgjo wants to clinch.
Hode throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Figgjo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hode.
Figgjo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figgjo ducks under a wild hook from Hode.
Hode swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Hode misses its intended target.
Hode throws a jab when Figgjo was well out of range.
Figgjo is looking to clinch.
Hode 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.
Hode throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Figgjo was covering up waiting for the punch and Hode finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hode tries to stand but Figgjo is controlling from the bottom.
Figgjo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hode controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figgjo had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hode is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Figgjo Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hode's back instead.
Hode rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hode preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hode is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Hode dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A slow jab from Hode misses its intended target.
Hode keeps the fight on the outside.
Figgjo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Figgjo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Figgjo.
Figgjo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Figgjo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hode is trying to maintain a safe position but Figgjo gets an underhook and turns Hode into the ropes.
Hode throws a punch but it's blocked by Figgjo.
Figgjo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hode just stands there and leans against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hode.
Hode breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hode tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Figgjo swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hode throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hode closes the distance and clinches up with Figgjo, looking for a takedown. Hode pushes Figgjo against the ropes but Figgjo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Figgjo wants to clinch up but Hode keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hode drives through with a takedown into guard.
Figgjo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hode gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Figgjo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hode passes into half guard.
Hode content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Hode has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hode trying to control the action but Figgjo is working from the bottom.
Hode seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hode wants to lay and pray for a moment but Figgjo keeps working.
Figgjo looking for submissions off his back.
Hode looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figgjo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hode is looking to pass Figgjo's guard but actually Figgjo recovers to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hode showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hode trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hode looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Figgjo is working an open guard so Hode takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hode fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Freddie Figgjo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Hode.
Hode tries to keep at a distance but Figgjo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Figgjo throws a head punch that misses.
Figgjo misses with an elbow strike.
Figgjo throws a head punch that misses.
Hode blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hode lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Figgjo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hode lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Figgjo backwards.
Figgjo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Figgjo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Figgjo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hode.
Hode avoiding damage as Figgjo throws knees to the body.
Hode is looking to control Figgjo's arms but Figgjo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hode has his back to the ropes.
Figgjo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hode walks away with a smile on his face. Figgjo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Hode showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice uppercut lands for Hode. That snapped Figgjo's head back.
Figgjo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hode.
Hode misses with an uppercut. Figgjo saw that one coming.
Hode scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hode moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Figgjo is looking to regain half guard here but Hode keeps moving and retains side control.
Hode gets to mount! Figgjo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hode can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Figgjo is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figgjo is looking to get to half guard.
Hode sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
Hode wants to control the pace but Figgjo is squirming around nicely.
Figgjo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hode controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Scott Hode just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hode.
Figgjo is letting Hode control him for a moment.
Figgjo struggling a bit here.
Hode wants to lay and pray for a moment but Figgjo keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figgjo stops Hode from passing to mount.
A lull in the action here as Hode stalls from top position.
Hode working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Hode really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Figgjo wants to clinch up but Hode keeps it at a distance.
Figgjo wants to clinch up but Hode keeps it at a distance.
Hode jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hode avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Figgjo moves away from the strike by Hode.
Figgjo slips a straight right by Hode.
Hode drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hode trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hode controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Figgjo controls Hode momentarily but Hode frees himself.
Figgjo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figgjo keeping moving, preventing Hode from controlling successfully.
Figgjo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hode gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hode sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hode would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hode controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Scott Hode just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hode swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hode misses with a wild body shot.
Hode swats away the attempt to clinch by Figgjo.
Nice sprawl there from Figgjo as Hode shoots in.
Figgjo doesn't manage to clinch there - Hode circles away.
Hode throws out a loose jab but Figgjo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hode is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hode misses with a hook.
Hode missing with a left hand there. Figgjo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hode gets the takedown into side control.
Figgjo gets back to half guard.
Hode is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Figgjo is in trouble now - Hode has advanced to mount!
Figgjo tries to lock up and control but Hode gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Figgjo is squirming around, avoiding Hode's attempts to control the action.
Hode content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Hode dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hode throws a big shot that misses.
Hode shoots in for a double leg but Figgjo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Figgjo tries to clinch there but Hode circles away.
Figgjo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hode stuffs the takedown attempt from Figgjo. Figgjo gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hode swats away the attempt to clinch by Figgjo.
Hode keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hode shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Scott Hode has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hode perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hode wants to take a breather but Figgjo is having none of it.
Hode controlling the pace.
Figgjo is staying active underneath Hode, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hode is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hode moves into full mount! Figgjo won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figgjo is trying desperately to improve position.
Hode controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figgjo tries to control the position but Hode now has his back.
Figgjo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Figgjo is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hode.
Despite being in the dominant position, Scott Hode just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Figgjo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hode swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hode throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Figgjo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Freddie Figgjo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Figgjo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hode pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Figgjo is looking to clinch.
Figgjo tries to clinch but Hode moves out of range.
Hode tries to score a power double leg takedown but Figgjo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hode somewhat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Figgjo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hode throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Hode comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hode winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Hode!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Cekada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomi comes to the ring accompanied by 2Pac - My ambitions as a ridah. Boris Cekada has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenny Gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Cekada!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cekada throws a low kick but Gomi avoids it.
Gomi slips a jab and a cross from Cekada.
Gomi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cekada is trying to control Gomi's posture but Gomi avoids it.
Cekada is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gomi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cekada is looking to regain half guard here but Gomi keeps moving and retains side control.
Gomi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gomi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
An elbow from Gomi crashes against the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gomi fails with the takedown.
Gomi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cekada pinned against the cage. Cekada gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cekada throws a chopping leg kick but Gomi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cekada moves into the clinch.
Cekada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gomi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cekada lands a shoulder strike.
Cekada has a couple of punches blocked by Gomi.
Gomi just leaning against Cekada, taking a breather.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cekada.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomi.
Cekada looking to stall.
Gomi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cekada pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Gomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomi shoots for a takedown but Cekada saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cekada wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cekada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gomi thows a body shot but no joy.
Cekada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi rushes Cekada and presses him up against the ropes.
Good body shot from Cekada.
Cekada has a couple of punches blocked by Gomi.
Come on Gomi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cekada lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cekada breaks from the clinch.
Gomi tries to clinch but Cekada moves away
and Gomi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cekada wants to clinch but Gomi slips to the side
and Gomi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cekada won't be happy with that.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomi is looking to take a break and control but Cekada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cekada is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The strikes coming from Gomi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gomi working the ground and pound but Cekada is defending the strikes.
Gomi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cekada keeps working.
Cekada is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cekada closes the distance but Gomi moves to the side
and Gomi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gomi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Gomi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cekada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gomi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cekada tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gomi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cekada wants to clinch up but Gomi keeps it at a distance.
Boris Cekada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gomi has his takedown stuffed
and Cekada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cekada darts in and clinches Gomi up against the ropes.
Cekada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cekada closes the distance but Gomi moves to the side
and Gomi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cekada!
Gomi landing strikes from the mount and Cekada is in trouble!
Cekada is wriggling around trying to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Gomi there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Cekada tries to hold on but Gomi postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cekada is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cekada and Gomi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Cekada manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gomi's best efforts.
Gomi misses with a head shot. Cekada uses the momentum to regain guard.
Cekada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomi is one step ahead there.
Gomi being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi wants to control from the top but Cekada keeps moving.
Gomi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gomi scoring with some ground and pound.
Gomi postures up in Cekada's guard and throws a big left but Cekada blocks it.
Cekada working a defensive guard but Gomi passes into half guard.
Cekada wants to get back to full guard but Gomi has passed into side control.
Cekada is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gomi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gomi throws some wild stikes that Cekada manages to avoid easily.
Cekada regains half guard.
Cekada manages to get to full guard.
Cekada wants to stand up but Gomi is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cekada has control of Gomi's left arm, preventing Gomi from doing any damage.
Cekada avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gomi distracts Cekada with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cekada bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gomi's guard.
Kenny Gomi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gomi wants to improve his position but instead Cekada has moved into half guard.
Gomi throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kenny Gomi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cekada fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gomi shoots and misses
and Cekada counters with a good low kick that Gomi was not able to check.
Cekada closes the distance but Gomi moves to the side
and Gomi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cekada makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cekada.
Gomi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cekada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomi trying to move into half guard but instead Cekada has managed to sweep!
Cekada slips nicely into half guard.
Cekada wants to free his trapped foot but Gomi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi is not content to let Cekada control the position.
Gomi wants to get back to full guard.
Gomi wants to control but Cekada is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cekada trying to control the action but Gomi is working from the bottom.
Gomi missing with punches from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cekada tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gomi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gomi.
Cekada is looking to control Gomi's arms but Gomi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cekada has his back to the ropes.
Gomi has a couple of punches blocked by Cekada.
Cekada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut there from Cekada.
Cekada tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Gomi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gomi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cekada keeping full guard, as Gomi tries to pass.
Gomi is fighting to break Cekada's control of his arms but Cekada is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cekada avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gomi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cekada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gomiis looking to pass into half guard but Cekada pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cekada is in guard.
Cekada trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gomi scores with a takedown into Cekada's guard.
Gomi works over Cekada with some ground and pound from guard.
Gomi throws a big right hand that misses.
Cekada wants to sweep here but Gomi controlling him for the moment.
Cekada looking to control but Gomi passes into half guard.
Cekada regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gomi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Gomi clearly takes 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.
Cekada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cekada tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gomi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gomi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cekada pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gomi looks to clinch
and Gomi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cekada throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gomi on the side of the head.
Cekada tries to clinch
and Gomi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gomi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cekada misses with the head strike.
Cekada lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gomi.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cekada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cekada is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gomi is keeping busy.
Cekada scores with a shot to the side of Gomi's head.
Cekada has a couple of punches blocked by Gomi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cekada throws a head punch that misses.
Cekada lands a right hand.
Cekada looking to slow down the pace here.
Gomi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cekada working aggressively here.
Cekada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cekada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gomi has his takedown stuffed
letting Cekada counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Gomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cekada closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Gomi blocks an uppercut.
Gomi tries for a takedown but Cekada manages to get underhooks.
Cekada using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gomi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cekada prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cekada is looking to control Gomi's arms but Gomi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cekada has his back to the ropes.
Cekada lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cekada slowing the pace effectively.
Cekada looking to slow down the pace here.
Cekada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cekada swings wildly with an uppercut but Gomi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomi blocking some punches.
Cekada has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cekada.
Gomi tries to pull guard but Cekada won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomi.
Cekada works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Cekada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Cekada fails to land.
Cekada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gomis head.
Gomi has a couple of punches blocked by Cekada.
Gomi lands with a short shot to the head.
Cekada lands a shoulder strike.
Gomi misses with a knee to the head.
Gomi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cekada gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cekada pushes off an throws an elbow but Gomi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Gomi jumps guard but Cekada stands there with Gomi around his waist. Gomi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cekada lands a shoulder strike.
Cekada scores with a hook to the body.
Cekada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Cekada.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cekada manages to break the clinch.
Gomi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gomi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cekada has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomi is working away from the top position though.
Cekada is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gomi is staying active.
Gomi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cekada's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Cekada dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cekada lands with an uppercut that bounces Gomi off the ropes and back into rage.
Cekada tries to clinch up but Gomi circles away and keeps his distance.
Cekada tries to clinch there but Gomi circles away.
Cekada fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cekada misses with a wild body shot.
Gomi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cekada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cekada throws and low kick but Gomi moves out of range easily.
Gomi has his takedown stuffed
and Cekada counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Cekada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cekada lands a shoulder strike.
Cekada is looking to break free of the clinch but Gomi has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cekada is pressed up against the ropes. Gomi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cekada down to the mat. Cekada avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Gomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cekada lands a left and a right that sends Gomi crashing to the canvas! Cekada dives into mount looking to finish!
Gomi is rocked!
Cekada mounts Gomi! Really nice guard pass there!
Oh Gomi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cekada fails to advance to Gomi's back.
Cekada moves to take his opponent's back.
Gomi seems to have got his legs back now.
A lull in the action here.
I really don't envy Gomi right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Cekada has the hooks in. Gomi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cekada looking for the choke from the back.
Gomi rolls, trying to escape but Cekada keeps control of the position.
Cekada is trying to stick to Gomi's back but Gomi is turning into Cekada. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cekada's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gomi.
Gomi has gone for a leg lock! Cekada slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gomi's guard.
Cekada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cekada wants to stand but Gomi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gomi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cekada is aware though and is defending well.
Kenny Gomi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gomi wants to control the position but Cekada says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gomi wants to control the action here but instead Cekada manages to pass to full mount!
Cekada looking for a guillotine from mount but Gomi is having none of it.
Gomi wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
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.
Cekada tightening his grip on Gomi, looking for the choke.
The referee is taking a good look at Gomi as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Cekada!
Boris Cekada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomi just trying to survive but Cekada is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Gomi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cekada's arms.
Cekada looking for the choke but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Cekada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gomi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Gomi!
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