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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Man Bearpig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and rick johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Man Bearpig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, rick johnson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bearpig looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bearpig napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bearpig is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but johnson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
johnson working the ground and pound.
johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bearpig parries the strikes from johnson easily there. johnson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bearpig to escape.
johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bearpig is trying to get back to his feet.
johnson scoring with punches from side control.
It looks like Man Bearpig has been cut.
johnson tries for a kimura but Bearpig is defending well.
johnson misses with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bearpig is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
johnson scoring with punches from side control.
johnson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bearpig works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bearpig moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bearpig not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
johnson landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Bearpig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bearpig is breathing heavily.
johnson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Bearpig is trying to escape and johnson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Bearpig is forced to tap! Nice work there by johnson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). rick johnson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Al Wuzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Redz Crusher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wuzz comes into the arena with Lützenkirchen - Cairo on Acid blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Al Wuzz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Redz Crusher!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wuzz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Crusher was covering up waiting for the punch and Wuzz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Crusher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wuzz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crusher has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wuzz has managed to get both his arms back between Crusher's legs - danger averted.
Wuzz drops back looking for a leg! Crusher is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crusher manages to kick Wuzz off! Wuzz jumps back into Crusher's guard.
Wuzz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wuzz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crusher doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Crusher throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wuzz passes Crusher's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Crusher tries to roll over but Wuzz keeps him under control.
Crusher tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Crusher misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crusher tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wuzz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crusher pinned against the cage. Crusher gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wuzz fails with a takedown attempt.
Wuzz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crusher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wuzz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wuzz seems to be working for a kimura but Crusher defends the submission attempt.
Crusher missing with punches from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crusher moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Crusher manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wuzz manages to get himself to full guard.
Crusher is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wuzz 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.
Crusher scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wuzz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wuzz is breathing heavily.
Crusher postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crusher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crusher landing some decent shots from guard.
Crusher connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusher throws a big right hand that misses.
Wuzz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crusher is aware though and is defending well.
Crusher postures up and lands a big shot to Wuzz's brow.
Crusher chips away with some ground and pound.
Crusher lands a couple of digs.
Wuzz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wuzz working for a triangle but Crusher defends it easily.
Crusher working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Crusher with a nice head shot there.
Crusher is looking to work some ground and pound but Wuzz has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crusher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crusher throwing strikes from guard but Wuzz blocks nicely.
Wuzz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crusher keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wuzz's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crusher landing some decent shots from guard.
Crusher scoring with some ground and pound.
Crusher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wuzz is keeping the position for now.
Crusher scoring with some ground and pound.
Crusher wants to pass the guard but Wuzz is keeping the position.
Wuzz has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Crusher doesn't defend quickly enough and Wuzz has managed to lock this one up! Can Crusher escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Wuzz on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Al Wuzz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kelly Wu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wu comes into the arena with L.L.Cool J - Mama said knock you out blaring out of the sound system. Andrew Anderson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Kelly Wu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wu swinging wilding here.
Wu moves into the clinch.
Anderson digs a right hand into Wu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wu's gas tank.
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wu looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
Wu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anderson, pushing him back against the cage.
Anderson taking a breather.
Wu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wu moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
Anderson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Wu.
Wu misses with a few strikes there.
Wu throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wu.
Wu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Anderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anderson feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Wu crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andrew Anderson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Gatchalian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cane Gairzinio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gatchalian comes to the cage accompanied by Did My Time. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Gatchalian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cane Gairzinio!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gairzinio.
Gatchalian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gairzinio throws the left hand but Gatchalian avoids the punch easily.
Gairzinio throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gatchalian.
A combination from Gairzinio does no damage.
Gatchalian throws a head kick that misses.
Gairzinio lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gairzinio instigates a clinch.
Gairzinio connects with a knee to the head.
Gairzinio tries to pull guard but Gatchalian holds him up against the cage and eventually Gairzinio drops back down to his feet.
Gairzinio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gatchalian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gairzinio throws out the jab.
Gatchalian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gatchalian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gatchalian.
Gatchalian working away.
Gatchalian is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gairzinio is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatchalian stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gatchalian shoots in looking for a takedown. Gairzinio tries to sprawl out of it but Gatchalian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gairzinio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cane Gairzinio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatchalian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gairzinio defends it nicely.
Gairzinio works the jab nicely.
Gairzinio fails to land with a series of punches.
Gairzinio misses with the combination.
Gairzinio gets a clinch.
Gatchalian prevents the takedown attempt.
Jimmy Gatchalian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cane Gairzinio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gairzinio dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gatchalian has picked Gairzinio up - he's going for a ride! Gatchalian dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gatchalian is trying to control the action in half guard but Gairzinio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gatchalian is breathing heavily.
Gairzinio gets back to full guard.
Gatchalian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gatchalian seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gairzinio for as long as he can get away with.
Gatchalian stops Gairzinio from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatchalian decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gairzinio, up you get!
Gairzinio closes the distance and pushes Gatchalian back into the cage.
Gairzinio tries to land a knee to the head but Gatchalian blocks with his arms.
Gairzinio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gatchalian.
Gairzinio stops a takedown attempt from Gatchalian.
Gairzinio utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gatchalian avoids a wild elbow strike from Gairzinio.
Gatchalian takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gatchalian is trying to force a seperation but Gairzinio has the dominant position.
Gatchalian takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gairzinio putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gatchalian in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gairzinio misses with a knee strike.
Gairzinio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gairzinio moves into the clinch successfully.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gairzinio just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gatchalian's brow.
Gairzinio throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gairzinio tries to land a knee to the head but Gatchalian blocks with his arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gairzinio.
Gairzinio tries a knee to the head but Gatchalian blocks it.
Gatchalian dodges an elbow strike from Gairzinio.
Gairzinio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gatchalian lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gairzinio has Gatchalian pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gatchalian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gairzinio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gatchalian.
Gatchalian is trying to break the clinch but Gairzinio has him pressed against the cage.
Gairzinio misses with a knee to the head.
Gairzinio breaks the clinch.
Gairzinio wants to clinch up but Gatchalian keeps it at a distance.
Gatchalian misses the shot to the body.
Gairzinio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gatchalian shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gairzinio manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gairzinio can't keep his opponent in guard - Gatchalian advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cane Gairzinio dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gairzinio cracks Gatchalian with an open hand slap.
Gairzinio tries to clinch but Gatchalian is having none of it.
Gairzinio throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gatchalian.
Gatchalian throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gatchalian looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gairzinio lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gairzinio rushes Gatchalian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gairzinio tries a knee to the head but Gatchalian blocks it.
Gairzinio is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gairzinio throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gairzinio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gatchalian avoiding damage as Gairzinio throws knees to the body.
Gairzinio lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gairzinio scores a nice knee to the body.
Gairzinio tries to land a knee to the head but Gatchalian blocks with his arms.
Gatchalian is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gairzinio can't fight it off and eventually Gatchalian manages to take the fight to the floor. Gairzinio looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gatchalian with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gairzinio keeping moving, preventing Gatchalian from controlling successfully.
Gairzinio wants to stand and escape but Gatchalian is having none of it.
Gatchalian throws a strike but Gairzinio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gatchalian wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gairzinio is now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gairzinio is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Gairzinio lands strikes from half guard.
Gatchalian is looking to escape.
Gairzinio lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gairzinio is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Gairzinio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gairzinio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gatchalian is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatchalian wants to improve his position but Gairzinio is controlling well.
Gairzinio tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gatchalian.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gairzinio slips under a jab from Gatchalian.
Gatchalian slips a jab and a cross from Gairzinio.
Gatchalian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gairzinio lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gatchalian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gairzinio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gairzinio goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cane Gairzinio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gairzinio lands a body shot.
Gairzinio lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gairzinio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gatchalian doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gairzinio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gatchalian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gairzinio throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gatchalian.
Gairzinio plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gairzinio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gairzinio tries to clinch but Gatchalian is having none of it.
Gatchalian shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gairzinio manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
Gatchalian throws a big right hand that misses.
Gatchalian passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gatchalian wants to pass the guard but Gairzinio is defending well.
Gatchalian is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Gairzinio manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cane Gairzinio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gairzinio throws a nice head kick!
Jimmy Gatchalian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gairzinio uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gatchalian has time to react.
Gairzinio looks to land a combination but Gatchalian avoids it well.
Gatchalian scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gatchalian is trying to control the action in half guard but Gairzinio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gairzinio kicks off Gatchalian and gets to his feet.
Gatchalian swats away the attempt to clinch by Gairzinio.
Gairzinio throws a nice head kick!
Gatchalian tries to clinch but Gairzinio moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gatchalian shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gairzinio pinned against the cage. Gairzinio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gairzinio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gairzinio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gairzinio throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gairzinio works over Gatchalian's head and body with a nice combination.
Gatchalian shoots in for a double leg but Gairzinio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gairzinio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gairzinio throws a series of punches but Gatchalian moves out of range.
Gairzinio fails with a takedown attempt.
Gairzinio misses with a straight right.
Gatchalian shoots in for a double leg but Gairzinio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Gatchalian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gatchalian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gatchalian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gairzinio tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gatchalian counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gatchalian.
Gairzinio is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gatchalian gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gairzinio throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gatchalian drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gatchalian looking for a takedown.
Gairzinio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gatchalian's face.
Gairzinio looking to throw knees to the head but Gatchalian is blocking nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gatchalian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gairzinio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gatchalian successfully pulls guard.
Gatchalian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gatchalian looking for a guillotine here but Gairzinio defends easily.
Gairzinio wants to stand and escape but instead Gatchalian has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatchalian tries to free his leg and advance position but Gairzinio is retaining full guard.
Gatchalian won't allow Gairzinio to get back to his feet.
Gatchalian advances position into side control!
Gairzinio gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cane Gairzinio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gatchalian not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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.
Gatchalian wants to take a breather but Gairzinio is having none of it.
Gatchalian throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jimmy Gatchalian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gairzinio is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gatchalian seems to be looking for submissions.
Gatchalian not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jimmy Gatchalian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gairzinio tries to get to full guard but Gatchalian has control of the leg.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gairzinio scores with a nice head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cane Gairzinio.
I've got Gairzinio 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cane Gairzinio!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Gardner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alessandro Rizzuto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamie Gardner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamie Gardner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alessandro Rizzuto!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzuto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gardner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gardner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rizzuto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rizzuto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rizzuto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rizzuto wants to break free but Gardner has control.
Rizzuto tries to break the clinch but Gardner is controlling the position.
Gardner keeps control of Rizzuto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gardner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gardner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rizzuto walks away with a smile on his face. Gardner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gardner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
No joy there for Rizzuto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rizzuto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gardner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rizzuto somewhat.
Rizzuto throws a series of punches but Gardner moves out of range.
Gardner has Rizzuto up against the cage in a clinch.
Rizzuto tries to break the clinch but Gardner is controlling the position.
Gardner manages to pull guard.
Rizzuto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rizzuto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rizzuto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gardner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzuto wanted to stand there but Gardner had control of the position.
Gardner kicks Rizzuto off and gets to his feet.
Rizzuto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rizzuto throws a right and a left that Gardner avoids nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gardner.
Gardner throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rizzuto looks gassed!
Gardner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rizzuto's waist but Rizzuto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gardner off to one side.
Nice jab there from Rizzuto.
A big right from Rizzuto misses.
Rizzuto misses with a few strikes there.
Rizzuto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gardner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rizzuto somewhat.
Gardner gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Gardner trying to control the action but Rizzuto is working from the bottom.
Rizzuto is looking for a sweep.
Gardner trying to control the position but Rizzuto is working away.
Rizzuto tries to escape but Gardner is in control.
Gardner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rizzuto keeps working.
Rizzuto is trying to get back to half guard.
Rizzuto is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gardner has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzuto is trying to get back to half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gardner slips a jab and a cross from Rizzuto.
No joy there for Rizzuto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice body punch from Rizzuto.
Gardner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Jamie Gardner has been cut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rizzuto.
No joy there for Rizzuto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rizzuto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gardner's head.
Gardner dodges the punch combination from Rizzuto.
Rizzuto throws a combination. Gardner tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rizzuto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gardner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jamie Gardner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessandro Rizzuto.
Rizzuto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gardner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rizzuto.
Rizzuto throws a leg kick
and Gardner counters with a single leg into guard. Rizzuto didn't expect that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardner trying to control but Rizzuto is working from the bottom.
Gardner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rizzuto wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gardner trying to control but Rizzuto is working from the bottom.
Rizzuto is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rizzuto wants to stand up but Gardner is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gardner trying to control the position from guard on top but Rizzuto 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 Alessandro Rizzuto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jamie Gardner's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Some bone on bone action there as Gardner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gardner is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rizzuto.
Rizzuto scores with a three punch combo!
Rizzuto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rizzuto lands a lovely overhand right.
Jamie Gardner's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rizzuto lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Gardner sprawling to the canvas. Rizzuto follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Gardner hang on?
Gardner is rocked!
Rizzuto gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Gardner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rizzuto throws an overhand right that has Gardner reeling! Rizzuto follows up with more punches and Gardner is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alessandro Rizzuto!
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Undercard bout
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omar Rund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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270 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Omar Rund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lance Jones!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones scores with a body shot.
Rund is breathing heavily.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rund tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rund to the ground. Rund escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones digs a good hook to Rund's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rund walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Omar Rund has been cut.
Jones closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Rund out cold! Rund corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lance Jones!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Didier Diane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diane comes to the cage accompanied by Drake - "Over". The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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181 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Didier Diane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Miles!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miles has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miles there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diane lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Miles sprawling to the canvas. Diane follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Miles hang on?
Miles is rocked!
Diane decides to return to a standing position.
Miles is still on wobbly legs! Can Diane finish him?
Didier Diane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diane closes the distance and clinches.
Miles seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miles tries to circle away but Diane has him pinned against the cage.
Miles jumps guard but Diane stands there with Miles around his waist. Miles gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Miles is working for takedown but Diane is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice body punch from Diane.
A right hand to the body from Diane.
Diane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Miles's efforts to push away.
Diane presses Miles against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Diane.
Miles looks gassed!
Diane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diane lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Diane.
Diane lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Diane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diane pushes Miles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diane lands an uppercut.
Diane works on Miles's body with a couple of short punches.
Diane pushes Miles back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diane scores with a hook to the body.
Diane digs a right hand underneath Miles's ribcage. Miles let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Diane.
Diane presses Miles against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diane lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Diane.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Diane.
Diane cracks Miles with a nice body shot.
Diane digs a right hand into Miles's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Miles's gas tank.
Diane works on Miles's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Diane.
Diane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diane digs a right hand underneath Miles's ribcage. Miles let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diane lands with a left to the head.
Diane scores with a hook to the body.
Miles goes for a takedown attempt but Diane pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Didier Diane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Miles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diane lands with a big left! Miles is wobbled badly! Diane comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Miles to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Didier Diane!
Didier Diane retains his middleweight title!
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