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VFL Fight Night 48 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Muggle Lupin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kriss Lund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Muggle Lupin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kriss Lund!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lund fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lund lands with a kick to the temple. Lupin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lupin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lund!
It looks like Muggle Lupin has been cut.
Lund defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lupin.
Lupin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lund sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lupin somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muggle Lupin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lund leaves Lupin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lund thuds a left hand into Lupin's body.
Lupin is breathing heavily.
Lupin shoots in for a takedown but Lund shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lund moves into the clinch.
Lund's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lund fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lupin, pushing him back against the ropes.
Lund breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lund lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lupin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lund.
Lund connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A good leg kick by Lund.
Lupin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lund throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Lupin. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Lund moves into range and clinches up with Lupin.
Lund's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lupin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lund throws a series of strikes that have Lupin backpedaling.
Lund fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lupin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lund scores with a head kick.
Lund lands a head kick that stumbles Lupin and the fighters go to the mat.
Lupin is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lund slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Oh Lupin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lund stands up.
Lund gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lupin seems to have got his legs back now.
Lund breaks from the clinch.
Lupin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lund finds it's way round the side to connect with Lupin's head.
Lund lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lund moves into range and clinches up with Lupin.
Lund breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lund rushes Lupin and presses him up against the ropes.
Lund's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lund scores with a hook.
Muggle Lupin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lupin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lund sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lupin somewhat.
Lund lands with a nice combination. Lupin backs away looking to recover.
Lund darts in and clinches Lupin up against the ropes.
Lund lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lund breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lund!
Lupin fails to land the takedown.
Lupin tries to keep at a distance but Lund has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lund breaks the clinch.
Lund lands with a kick to the temple. Lupin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice sprawl there from Lund as Lupin shoots in.
Lund throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lund scores with a jab. Lupin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lund lands with a slapping head kick.
Lund lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lupin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lund circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupin looks for a takedown but Lund sprawls well.
Lund fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lupin, pushing him back against the ropes.
Lund lands a nice elbow.
Lund has had enough of the clinch but Lupin keeps him there for the moment.
Lund wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lupin is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Lund gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lund lands an elbow inside that Lupin shrugs off.
Lund manages to break the clinch.
Lund throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lund plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lupin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lund is looking for a sweep.
Lupin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lund!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupin works his way to his opponent's back.
Lund defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lupin's arms.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lupin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lund defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupin has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lund has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Lupin is hanging on to Lund's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lund is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lupin gets his way!
Lupin working for a choke but Lund is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kriss Lund dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Muggle Lupin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Lund cracks Lupin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lupin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lund sprawls well. Lund wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lupin gets slowly back to his feet.
Lupin shoots in but no luck this time.
Lund lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lund darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lupin tries to keep at a distance but Lund has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lund with a knee to the head.
Lund's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lund lands with a slapping head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lund.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lupin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lupin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lund as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muggle Lupin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lupin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupin fails with a takedown attempt.
Lund lands with a kick to the temple. Lupin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lund has Lupin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Lund trying to land knees to the body.
Lund landing knees to the head.
Lund breaks from the clinch.
Kriss Lund seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lupin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kriss Lund is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Lupin with that takedown attempt.
Lund cracks Lupin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Lupin needs to keep his hands up - Lund had a free shot at his head there.
Lund plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lund lands with an uppercut that bounces Lupin off the ropes and back into rage.
Lund throws a head kick but Lupin moves out of range.
Lund has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lupin shoots in for a takedown but Lund shows good takedown defense.
Lupin shoots in but Lund avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Lund both land. Nice combination.
Lund lands a head kick. Lupin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lupin has a takedown stuffed.
Lund stuffs the takedown attempt from Lupin. Lupin gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick from Lund lands but Lupin takes it in his stride.
Lund uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lund connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lupin tries for a takedown but Lund sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lund lands a nice looking body kick.
Lupin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lund's waist but Lund gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lupin off to one side.
A head kick from Lund lands but Lupin takes it in his stride.
Kriss Lund is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lund throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lupin.
Lund moves into the clinch.
Lund is looking to break free of the clinch but Lupin has double underhooks.
Lupin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lund escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lupin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lund with a nice cross.
Lupin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lund pinned against the cage. Lund gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lund connects with a high kick.
Lupin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lund pinned against the cage. Lund gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lupin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lund sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lupin somewhat.
Lund lands a high kick!
Lund throws a head kick that Lupin semi-blocks.
Lund displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lupin.
Lund pushes Lupin away with a front kick.
Lupin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lund's waist but Lund gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lupin off to one side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lund.
Lupin scores with a takedown into Lund's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupin is pushing down on Lund's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lund is fighting to maintain full guard but Lupin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lupin is looking for a kimura here.
Lupin wants to work for an arm triangle but Lund is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lund won't allow Lupin to pass to mount.
Lupin wants to work for an arm triangle but Lund is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lund really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lupin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lund controlling the position well.
Lund tries to get to full guard but Lupin has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kriss Lund showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Muggle Lupin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lund throws a sloppy head kick and Lupin moves out of range easily.
Lupin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lund as he jumps to the side.
Lupin fails with the takedown.
Lund stuffs the takedown attempt from Lupin. Lupin gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muggle Lupin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lupin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lund can pounce on him.
Lupin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lund scores with a head kick.
Lund lands a high kick!
Lund lands with a kick to the temple. Lupin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice jab there from Lund.
Lund plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lund pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lund lands with a slapping head kick.
Lupin shoots in looking for a takedown. Lund tries to sprawl out of it but Lupin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Lund manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick from Lund lands but Lupin takes it in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lund as he jumps to the side.
Lund connects with a high kick.
Lupin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lund throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lupin.
Lund defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lupin.
Lund scores with a leg kick.
Lund lands a jab-cross combination.
Lund swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lupin shoots in looking for a takedown. Lund tries to sprawl out of it but Lupin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Lund manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Decent striking displayed by Lund there.
Lund scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lupin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lupin closes the distance and clinches up with Lund, looking for a takedown. Lupin pushes Lund against the ropes but Lund circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lupin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lund pinned against the cage. Lund gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lund clinches up against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupin keeps control of Lund as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lund breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lupin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lund sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lund dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Lund as Lupin shoots in.
Lupin shoots in and drives through. Lund sprawls well.
Lund lands with a slapping head kick.
Lupin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lupin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lupin mounts Lund! Really nice guard pass there!
Lupin with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lupin is working hard here to advance position.
Lupin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lund is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lund and Lupin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Lund tries to buck Lupin off but Lupin is having none of it.
Lupin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lupin tries to advance to mount but Lund denies him.
Lund tries to bench press Lupin off him but Lupin keeps the position.
Lupin is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Lund looks calm but he's in trouble here. Lupin gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Lund is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Lupin lets go of the hold and Lund can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Muggle Lupin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mustard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alejandro De La Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alejandro De La Souza acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Mustard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Alejandro De La Souza!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustard instigates a clinch.
Mustard wants a takedown but no success here.
De La Souza is looking to break free of the clinch but Mustard has double underhooks.
De La Souza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mustard pulls guard effortlessly.
Mustard looking for a sweep. Not yet Mustard, not yet.
Mustard doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mustard trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Mustard throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Souza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De La Souza controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De La Souza goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
De La Souza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De La Souza swats away the attempt to clinch by Mustard.
A head kick misses from De La Souza.
De La Souza throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De La Souza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De La Souza throws a head kick that misses.
De La Souza looks gassed!
De La Souza throws a head kick but Mustard moves out of range.
De La Souza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De La Souza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mustard.
Mustard blocks a head kick by De La Souza.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustard throws a sloppy head kick and De La Souza moves out of range easily.
Mustard is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in De La Souza's half guard.
De La Souza blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mustard.
De La Souza is staying active underneath Mustard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mustard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
De La Souza won't allow Mustard to pass to mount.
Mustard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mustard wants to lay and pray for a moment but De La Souza keeps working.
Mustard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De La Souza avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mustard.
Mustard is trying to control. De La Souza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mustard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mustard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
De La Souza wants to get back to his feet.
De La Souza keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mustard wants to clinch.
A head kick from De La Souza lands but Mustard takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Mustard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
De La Souza throws a good cross that connects.
De La Souza scores with a jab.
Alejandro De La Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for De La Souza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De La Souza throws a head kick but Mustard moves out of range.
De La Souza tries to land a front kick but Mustard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mustard tries to clinch up but De La Souza circles away and keeps his distance.
Mustard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alejandro De La Souza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Souza throws a front kick that sends Mustard stumbling back into the ropes.
De La Souza lands with a slapping head kick.
Mustard clinches up with De La Souza and pushes him back against the ropes.
De La Souza is pressed up against the ropes. Mustard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag De La Souza down to the mat. De La Souza avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mustard moves in looking to clinch but De La Souza pushes him off.
Mustard takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mustard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mustard is looking to clinch but De La Souza is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De La Souza misses with a head kick.
De La Souza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mustard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De La Souza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mustard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mustard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but De La Souza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mustard misses with a double jab
and De La Souza counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mustard's knee momentarily.
De La Souza throws the left hand but Mustard avoids the punch easily.
Mustard blocks a head kick by De La Souza.
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.
Mustard wants to clinch.
De La Souza lands a glancing blow to the side of Mustard's head.
Mustard ducks under a wild hook from De La Souza.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mustard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mustard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but De La Souza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro De La Souza 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! This is the final round!
De La Souza throws a body kick that misses.
Mustard defending well as De La Souza loads up on a big left hand.
De La Souza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mustard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but De La Souza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De La Souza throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mustard's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mustard shoots in but De La Souza avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mustard blocks a head kick by De La Souza.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustard is looking to clinch.
De La Souza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
De La Souza stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Mustard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De La Souza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mustard blocks a head kick by De La Souza.
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.
De La Souza gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
De La Souza seems keen to control Mustard's posture.
Mustard scoring with some ground and pound.
Mustard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mustard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mustard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De La Souza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mustard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mustard throwing strikes from guard but De La Souza blocks nicely.
De La Souza doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mustard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De La Souza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De La Souza is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
De La Souza lands a head kick. Mustard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
De La Souza connects with a high kick.
De La Souza works Mustard's body with a nice hook.
De La Souza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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.
A head kick misses from De La Souza.
A head kick misses from De La Souza.
Mustard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De La Souza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De La Souza lands with a slapping head kick.
De La Souza misses with a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De La Souza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De La Souza throws a sloppy head kick and Mustard moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alejandro De La Souza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De La Souza has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight as a draw!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Alejandro De La Souza!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Alejandro De La Souza!
Alejandro De La Souza wins by majority decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Banan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Banan!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Silva is not content to let Banan control the position.
Silva trying to hold on to Banan's head to control him but Banan postures up.
Silva wants to improve his position but Banan is controlling well.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Banan sits in half guard.
Banan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Banan prevents Silva from improving his position.
Banan is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Silva shoots and misses
and Banan counters by clinching up.
Silva is fighting off a takedown attempt but Banan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Silva to the mat. Silva regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
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.
Banan wants to get up but he can't break Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Banan from controlling successfully.
Silva is working an open guard so Banan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Banan takes the fight into the clinch.
Banan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Banan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva looks like he's trying to stand up.
Banan seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Banan is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Banan looks gassed!
Banan decides to return to a standing position.
Silva tries for a takedown but Banan circles away easily
and Banan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banan is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Banan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Banan wants to control but Silva is having none of it.
Silva content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Banan is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Silva unloads with some shots from mount but Banan bucks and avoids them well.
Silva thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Banan is looking to get to half guard.
Banan is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Banan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Banan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Silva was covering up waiting for the punch and Banan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Banan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Silva's guard.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Silva is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Banan frees his head nicely. Oh but Silva has switched to an armbar! Banan is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Marcus Silva!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kastriot Skenderbeu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen McNamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skenderbeu comes to the ring accompanied by Back In Black. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Kastriot Skenderbeu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Owen McNamara!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skenderbeu tries to bum rush McNamara with a series of wild strikes but McNamara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Skenderbeu lands a jab-cross combination.
McNamara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skenderbeu sprawls well. Skenderbeu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McNamara gets slowly back to his feet.
Skenderbeu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Skenderbeu throws a nice head kick!
Skenderbeu throws a sloppy head kick and McNamara moves out of range easily.
McNamara dodges the punch combination from Skenderbeu.
Skenderbeu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Skenderbeu connects with a high kick.
McNamara wants to clinch up but Skenderbeu keeps it at a distance.
McNamara tries to clinch but Skenderbeu is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McNamara.
Some wild striking there from Skenderbeu.
Skenderbeu scores with a shot to the body.
McNamara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kastriot Skenderbeu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen McNamara.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McNamara has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McNamara looks gassed!
Skenderbeu lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara takes a kick to the side of the head.
McNamara is rocked!
Nice body punch from Skenderbeu.
Skenderbeu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McNamara looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Skenderbeu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McNamara is still on wobbly legs! Can Skenderbeu finish him?
Skenderbeu connects with a superb combination that knocks McNamara out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Skenderbeu before he can land any more shots to the unconscious McNamara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kastriot Skenderbeu!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pervis Whitaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay The Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whitaker comes into the arena with Who's Got the Funk blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Pervis Whitaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay The Killer!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Killer blocks a head kick by Whitaker.
Whitaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Killer.
Whitaker 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.
The Killer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Whitaker tries to clinch but The Killer moves out of range.
Whitaker slips a straight right by The Killer.
The Killer lands with a shot to the body.
The Killer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Whitaker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Killer scores with a hook to the body. Whitaker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Whitaker misses the body punch
and Whitaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Killer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whitaker taking a bit of punishment here - The Killer scoring with strikes.
Whitaker is trying to improve his position.
The Killer throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Whitaker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The Killer prevents Whitaker from improving his position.
Whitaker is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker wants to get back to full guard.
The Killer is trying for a kimura here. Whitaker looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! The Killer wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jay The Killer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DJ Lance Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rock comes to the ring accompanied by Yo Gabba Gabba Theme Song. Fox has chosen Hardrock Hallelujah {Lordi} as his entrance music. Desmond Fox is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, DJ Lance Rock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Desmond Fox!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox leaves Rock with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fox avoids a kick to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rock.
Rock wants to control for a moment but Fox uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fox wants to stand up but Rock has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Rock is looking for a sweep. Fox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rock is trying to control but can't.
Fox throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rock wants to control the action here but instead Fox manages to pass to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock is desperately trying to improve his position but Fox has a good base and remains in mount.
Rock wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Fox has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rock has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Fox is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rock has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Fox keeps control of the position as Rock tries to break free.
Rock breaks Fox's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock trying to control the position from guard on top but Fox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rock looking to pass the guard.
Rock is working Fox over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rock tries to free his leg and advance position but Fox is retaining full guard.
Fox is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rock is aware though and is defending well.
Rock tries to free his leg and advance position but Fox is retaining full guard.
Rock is breathing heavily.
Fox throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rock postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fox is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rock, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rock had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Fox is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rock Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Fox's back instead.
Rock working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
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.
Rock throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Fox tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rock prevents Fox from getting the reversal.
Fox avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rock.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fox tries to hold on but Rock pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Rock there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rock is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Fox has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Fox!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Fox dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fox blocks a head kick by Rock.
Rock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fox but Fox pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fox gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rock wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fox stands up out of the half guard.
Rock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rock feints and as Fox raises his hands in defense, Rock changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fox bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rock's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fox avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fox drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rock manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fox has Rock in his guard.
Rock trying to control but Fox is working from the bottom.
Rock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock throws a big right hand that misses.
Fox wants to get back to his feet but Rock passes into half guard.
Rock not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rock trying to pass the guard but Fox defending well.
Fox is trying to stand.
Rock passes to full mount!
Rock trying to control but Fox is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rock takes Fox's back.
Fox defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rock's arms.
Rock is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Fox has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rock looking for the choke but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Lance Rock dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Fox gets a clinch.
Rock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fox just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Rock prevents the takedown attempt.
Fox unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fox tries to land knees in the clinch but Rock avoids the damage to the body.
Fox lands a knee to the body.
Fox is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rock pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fox tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rock wants to break free but Fox has control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rock breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Fox with that takedown attempt.
DJ Lance Rock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond Fox.
Rock scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox is not content to let Rock control the position.
Rock wants to pass to mount but Fox is defending the position.
Rock works his way into full mount!
Fox is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Rock stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Rock throws a right and a left that Fox avoids nicely.
DJ Lance Rock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock misses with a takedown attempt
and Fox counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rock is on top in guard.
Fox keeping full guard, as Rock tries to pass.
Rock pushes down on Fox's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fox is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox is not content to let Rock control the position.
Rock is trying to work for a kimura but Fox is defending well.
Rock wants to work for an arm triangle but Fox is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rock looking for a submission but Fox manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
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.
Rock trying to control but Fox is working from the bottom.
Rock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to DJ Lance Rock.
I think Rock 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for DJ Lance Rock!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for DJ Lance Rock!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for DJ Lance Rock!
DJ Lance Rock wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boreas Notus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Notus has chosen Smashing Pumpkins- Zero as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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274 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, James Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Boreas Notus!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Notus misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Green is defended easily by Notus.
Green throws a series of punches but Notus moves out of range.
Green misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Notus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Boreas Notus has been cut.
Notus moves out of range of the leg kick from Green.
Green is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Notus's half guard.
Green passes to side control.
Notus is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Green has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Notus stops Green from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Notus, who protects the arm well.
Green working away.
Green decides to stand up, so the ref orders Notus to his feet.
Green dives in and grabs Notus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Notus pushes down on Green's head and hops out.
Notus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Notus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Green dives in and grabs Notus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Notus pushes down on Green's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Notus lands a nice hook to Green's body. Green takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Green is breathing heavily.
Green looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Notus is fending him off so far but Green persists. Nope, Notus circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Notus misses with a combination
and Green counters by moving into the clinch.
Green tries to pull guard but Notus holds him up against the ropes and eventually Green drops back down to his feet.
Green jumps guard and drags Notus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Notus wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Green is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Green throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Green striking off his back but it's not causing Notus any problems.
Notus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Green working for a triangle but Notus defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Notus wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Notus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Green had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Notus is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Green Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Notus's back instead.
Green tries to get the hooks in deep but Notus pushed the leg off.
Green doesn't have the hooks in and Notus manages to turn into his guard.
Notus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Green escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Notus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Green is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Notus connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Notus trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green has a closed guard, preventing Notus from standing up.
Green controls Notus momentarily but Notus frees himself.
Notus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Green has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Notus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Notus trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green looking to hit a scissor sweep but Notus is one step ahead there.
Green is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Green dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boreas Notus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Green closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Notus to the mat! Notus manages to get full guard.
Green drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Green jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Green wants to stand but Notus is controlling his posture from full guard.
Green is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Notus is keeping the position for now.
Notus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Green is aware though and is defending well.
Green decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Notus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Green.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green shoots for a double leg takedown but Notus sprawls well. He's pushed Green's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Notus connects with a high kick.
It looks like James Green has been cut.
Notus swats away the attempt to clinch by Green.
Green shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Notus.
Green blocks a head kick by Notus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green is trying hard to land a takedown here. Notus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Green closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Green lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green wants to pass the guard but Notus is keeping the position.
Notus pushes Green off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Notus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Notus just misses with a punch to the body.
Notus doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Notus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Notus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Notus wants to get back to his feet but Green is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Notus has momentary wrist control but Green slips an elbow through the middle.
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Notus is keeping the position for now.
Green wants to control from the top but Notus keeps moving.
Green lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
James Green overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Notus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Green is aware though and is defending well.
Green throwing strikes but missing.
Green stands and throws Notus's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green has an Americana. Notus didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Green is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Green hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). James Green!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between mr orange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvaro Ibanez Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). orange comes to the ring accompanied by yes. Alvaro Ibanez Santos is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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266 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, mr orange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alvaro Ibanez Santos!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
orange feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Santos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. orange manages to get himself to full guard.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Santos wants to pass the guard but orange is keeping the position.
orange throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Santos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
orange is in trouble now - Santos has advanced to mount!
Santos looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
orange wants to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
orange is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
orange is working hard here to advance position.
orange wants to control but Santos is having none of it.
orange working to try and regain half guard.
Santos wants to finish this one by submission but orange is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Santos.
orange is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
orange is looking to get to half guard.
Santos punching from mount but orange doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Santos with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Santos looks gassed!
Santos is going olschool here, as he tries to force orange to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so orange shrugs it off.
Santos tries to control but orange wriggling away.
orange is desperately trying to improve his position but Santos has a good base and remains in mount.
orange regains half guard.
orange works his way to full guard. Good work.
Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. orange swivels though and keeps the full guard.
orange working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
orange manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
orange with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Santos should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
orange working Santos over with strikes here.
Santos regains half guard.
Santos is refusing to be controlled, as orange sits in half guard.
orange throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
orange drops an elbow to the side of Santos's head.
orange takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Santos blocking the ground and pound attempt from orange.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
orange drops an elbow to the side of Santos's head.
Santos is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but orange pulls his head out easily.
orange wants to take a breather but Santos is having none of it.
orange is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Santos!
Santos tries to hold on but orange postures up.
orange pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
orange with the ground and pound from mount.
orange raining down shots from the mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
orange landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
orange with a couple of short strikes.
Santos takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
orange scores with a couple of good head shots there.
orange looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mr orange dominated that round.
That's time! orange's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
orange throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and orange is able to avoid easily.
orange throws a hook but Santos blocks it.
Santos blocks a jab.
Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but orange was well out of range. Poor timing from Santos.
Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with orange but orange pushes him off and we're back to square one.
orange keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
orange fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
orange stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
orange gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Santos counters with a shoot takedown. orange fights it but they end up in guard.
Santos is breathing heavily.
orange throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
mr orange overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Santos with a flurry of punches that miss.
orange bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Santos's guard.
orange loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
orange preventing the sweep.
orange slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Santos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
orange slips a nice elbow through Santos's hands, connecting with Santos's forehead.
orange lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
orange thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
orange is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
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.
orange can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Santos is looking to escape.
orange lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, orange cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Santos taking shots to the head.
orange lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
orange raining down shots from the mount!
Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
orange lands with some strikes.
Santos in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
orange trying to control but he's not successful this time.
orange with a couple of short strikes.
orange looking to control but Santos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by orange.
orange working the ground and pound effectively.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Santos is squirming around, avoiding orange's attempts to control the action.
Santos is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
orange lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
orange lands with some strikes.
Santos wants to control but orange is having none of it.
orange scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Santos?
orange looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
orange lands a heavy elbow.
orange breaks from Santos's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Santos taking shots to the head.
orange working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
orange is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Santos has managed to escape the submission attempt.
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!
Santos wants to hold on but orange pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
orange landing shots from mount.
Santos is trying to escape the mount.
orange looking to control but Santos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
orange postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Santos looks a forlorn figure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
orange lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, orange cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by orange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mr orange dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
orange misses with the combination.
orange throws a shot from downtown. Santos moves away and avoids it.
Santos throws a half hearted mid kick.
orange will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santos shoots in but no luck this time.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santos with a poor takedown
and orange counters with a lovely straight right hand!
orange scores with a hook to the body. Santos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Santos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
orange rushes Santos and presses him up against the ropes.
orange scores with a shot to the side of Santos's head.
orange breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from orange misses.
Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos throws a hook but orange avoids it easily.
A combination from orange does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santos misses with a leg kick.
orange looks to land a combination but Santos avoids it well.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from orange.
orange misses with a body shot.
orange blocks a leg kick.
Santos misses with a low kick.
orange takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
Santos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. orange manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
orange is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now orange is on top in guard.
Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
orange postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
orange passes into half guard.
orange is looking for a kimura here.
Santos is trying to get back to full guard.
Santos is in trouble now - orange has advanced to mount!
orange unloading with bombs!
BOOM! orange connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
orange with the ground and pound from mount.
orange tries to control but Santos wriggling away.
orange lands a big elbow.
orange working for a submission but Santos is keeping him at bay.
orange looking to ground and pound but Santos is blocking nicely.
orange thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
orange is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Santos can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
orange throws a strike there. Santos manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Santos looking for submissions off his back.
orange lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
orange thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
orange is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?
Santos is trying to get back to full guard.
orange slips a nice elbow through Santos's hands, connecting with Santos's forehead.
mr orange is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
orange is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Santos!
Santos is desperately trying to improve his position but orange has a good base and remains in mount.
orange lands a big elbow.
orange lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
orange landing punches.
Alvaro Ibanez Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
orange sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Santos swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
mr orange showed his dominance in that final round.
Well orange has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for mr orange!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for mr orange!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for mr orange!
mr orange wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Axo Lotl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mr pearl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). pearl has chosen yes as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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189 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Axo Lotl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, mr pearl!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
pearl sizes up Lotl with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Axo Lotl has been cut.
Lotl showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from pearl.
A big right from Lotl misses.
Lotl throws a left and a right that both miss
and pearl counters with a nice uppercut.
Lotl throws a hook but pearl avoids it easily.
pearl will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
pearl throws out a loose jab but Lotl uses good head movement to avoid it.
pearl listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
pearl misses with an uppercut. Lotl saw that one coming.
Lotl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from pearl.
pearl looks to land a right hand but Lotl moved out of range.
pearl pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lotl looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
pearl tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are battling for position here. pearl manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
pearl manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
pearl punching from mount but Lotl doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
pearl trying to control but he's not successful this time.
pearl with good strikes from the mount here!
Lotl wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by pearl.
pearl working the ground and pound effectively.
pearl lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lotl hang on?
The referee warns Lotl that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
pearl unloading with bombs!
pearl landing strikes from the mount.
pearl is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lotl can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
pearl is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lotl can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
pearl landing strikes from the mount and Lotl is in trouble!
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.
pearl trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lotl is looking to get to half guard.
pearl has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lotl is working hard here to advance position.
pearl wants to control the action but instead Lotl gets a body lock and reverses into pearl's guard! Nice work!
Lotl has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
pearl striking off his back but it's not causing Lotl any problems.
pearl is trying to control the position from the bottom.
pearl is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
pearl wants to sweep but no luck.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lotl cracks pearl with an open hand slap.
Lotl throws a right and a left that both miss.
pearl seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Lotl shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! pearl is backing up but Lotl catches him with a final right hook that drops him! pearl covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Lotl Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axo Lotl!
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