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VFL Fight Night 49 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between butch springfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Funktastic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, butch springfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Funktastic!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
springfield wants to clinch up but Funktastic keeps it at a distance.
Funktastic looks for a takedown but springfield sprawls well.
springfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Funktastic keeps the fight on the outside.
springfield tries to clinch up.
springfield slaps away a takedown attempt from Funktastic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Funktastic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Funktastic has a takedown stuffed.
butch springfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Funktastic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funktastic shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Funktastic showed some decent athleticism there.
springfield wants to improve his position but Funktastic is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
springfield wants to control but Funktastic is keeping busy.
springfield keeping control of the position.
springfield wants to get back to full guard.
Funktastic seems to be working for a kimura but springfield defends the submission attempt.
Funktastic prevents springfield from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
springfield is defending against the submission attempts here by Funktastic.
Funktastic is working for a kimura but springfield is defending it quite comfortably.
Funktastic wants to work for an arm triangle but springfield is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Funktastic is looking for submissions but instead, springfield has regained full guard.
Funktastic postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! springfield is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Funktastic, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
springfield is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Funktastic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
springfield got a little sloppy there for a moment and Funktastic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, springfield has managed to get both his arms back between Funktastic's legs - danger averted.
springfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Funktastic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
springfield is posturing up here but Funktastic has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! springfield tries to roll out but it's too tight and springfield has to tap! Slick submission there by Funktastic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr Funktastic!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Owen Schmitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmitt comes into the arena with In God We Trust blaring out of the sound system. Jan David has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Owen Schmitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan David!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David cracks Schmitt with a good jab.
David fails to land with a series of punches.
Schmitt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says David as he avoids it easily.
David misses with a wild body shot.
Schmitt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schmitt walks into a stiff left hand from David.
David throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schmitt shoots for a double leg takedown but David sprawls well. He's pushed Schmitt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Schmitt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmitt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from David misses the target.
Schmitt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. David defends it nicely.
Schmitt shoots in for a takedown but David shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David throws a shot from downtown. Schmitt moves away and avoids it.
Schmitt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
David slaps away a takedown attempt from Schmitt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
David digs a good hook to Schmitt's body.
Schmitt is breathing heavily.
Nice shot by David.
Schmitt misses with a body punch
and David connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schmitt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from David.
David ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
David misses with a straight left.
David misses with a looping left.
David smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David throws out a loose jab but Schmitt uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Schmitt. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
David misses with a straight right.
Schmitt with a poor takedown
and David counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Schmitt thinking.
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!
David connects with a single shot there.
Schmitt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
David checks a leg kick nicely.
Schmitt loads up on a big right hand but David slips the punch.
Schmitt takes one on the button.
David throws out a powerful jab.
Schmitt is rocked!
It's a brutal combination of punches from David! Schmitt is backing up but he can't get away as David lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Schmitt and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jan David!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jin Kazama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monroe has chosen Bad boy 4 Life as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jin Kazama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monroe shoots in looking for a takedown. Kazama tries to sprawl out of it but Monroe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Kazama manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Monroe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Monroe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Monroe prevents Kazama from getting back to his feet.
Monroe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Monroe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Monroe postures up in Kazama's guard and throws a big left but Kazama blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe forces his way into half guard.
Kazama wants to get back to his feet.
Kazama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Monroe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kazama defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kazama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kazama swinging wilding here.
Kazama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Kazama.
Monroe avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Kazama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monroe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kazama throws a right hand that Monroe ducks under and follows up with a left that Monroe also avoids with ease.
Kazama throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazama closes the distance and pushes Monroe back into the ropes.
Kazama tries to land a knee to the head but Monroe blocks with his arms.
Kazama lands an elbow just above Monroe 's eye.
Kazama lands a knee to the head.
Monroe decides to pull guard.
Monroe has his foot on Kazama's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kazama works his way back into a safe position though.
Kazama stopping the sweep attempt from Monroe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kazama is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Monroe Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kazama's back instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kazama is trying to get back to his feet but Monroe has full control of the position and if anything, Kazama has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Monroe dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kazama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kazama doesn't manage to clinch there - Monroe circles away.
Kazama misses with the combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Monroe is defended easily by Kazama.
Kazama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monroe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Monroe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kazama is fending him off so far but Monroe persists. Nope, Kazama circles away and we're back to standing.
Kazama misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazama keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jin Kazama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Monroe.
A swing and a miss from Kazama.
Monroe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kazama napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Monroe is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kazama is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kazama is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Monroe asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Monroe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Monroe cracks Kazama with a big elbow.
Kazama wants to get back to his feet but Monroe drags him back down.
Monroe throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe in side control, throwing shots but Kazama defends.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Monroe avoids the head kick by Kazama.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kazama. That's going to slow Monroe down.
Kazama throws a series of punches but Monroe moves out of range.
Kazama cracks the inside of Monroe's front leg.
Monroe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kazama pinned against the cage. Kazama gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kazama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monroe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazama clinches.
Kazama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Monroe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kazama misses with an elbow over the top.
A knee to the head by Kazama.
Kazama landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Monroe is working for takedown but Kazama is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kazama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Monroe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Monroe goes for a takedown attempt but Kazama pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kazama clinches with his opponent.
Kazama scores a nice knee to the body.
Kazama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kazama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kazama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kazama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monroe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Monroe blocks a head kick by Kazama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Kazama dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Monroe shoots in looking for a takedown. Kazama tries to sprawl out of it but Monroe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Kazama manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kazama throws a wild body kick that Monroe sees coming a mile off.
Kazama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monroe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kazama throws a sloppy head kick and Monroe moves out of range easily.
Monroe blocks a head kick by Kazama.
Monroe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Monroe has a takedown stuffed.
Monroe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Monroe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Monroe looking to finish with strikes here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe throws a strike there. Kazama manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Monroe stops Kazama from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kazama won't allow Monroe to pass to mount.
Monroe trying to control from Kazama's half guard. Kazama has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kazama is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kazama works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Monroe throws a strike but Kazama rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Monroe lands a good elbow from the bottom.
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.
Monroe trying to keep a closed guard but Kazama is proving a slippery customer.
Kazama would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dan Monroe.
I think Monroe 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for Dan Monroe!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timur Orlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winner is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Teenage Wasteland. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Timur Orlan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Winner!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner blocks a head kick by Orlan.
The fight stays on the outside here - Winner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orlan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orlan tries a head kick but it misses.
Orlan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Orlan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orlan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Winner wants to clinch up but Orlan keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Winner.
Orlan throws a shot from downtown. Winner moves away and avoids it.
Orlan throws a sloppy head kick
and Winner counters with a big head kick but Orlan shrugs it off.
Orlan throws a lazy head kick
and Winner counters by moving into the clinch.
Orlan tries to circle away but Winner has him pinned against the ropes.
Winner prevents Orlan from breaking the clinch.
Orlan is trying to stall.
Orlan tries to break free but Winner pushes him back against the ropes.
Winner trying to land knees to the body.
Winner jumps guard but Orlan stands there with Winner around his waist. Winner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlan prevents the takedown attempt.
Orlan wants to break free but Winner has control.
Winner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Orlan just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Timur Orlan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Winner.
Orlan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Orlan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orlan throws a front kick aimed at Winner's knee but Winner avoids it well.
Winner walks into a left hand.
Winner slips under a jab from Orlan.
Winner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Orlan throws a sloppy head kick
so Winner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Winner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orlan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Winner trying to control the position from guard on top but Orlan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winner postures up in Orlan's guard and throws a big left but Orlan blocks it.
Winner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlan is trying to keep Winner in close.
Orlan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Winner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Orlan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Winner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Winner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Winner won't allow Orlan to get back to his feet.
Orlan is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Orlan throws a sloppy head kick
and Winner counters with a head kick. That will keep Orlan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Orlan misses with a kick to the body
and Winner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Winner.
Winner pulls Orlan into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winner looking for a sweep. Not yet Winner, not yet.
Orlan is looking to stand up but Winner won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner striking off his back but it's not causing Orlan any problems.
Winner trying to keep a closed guard but Orlan is proving a slippery customer.
Winner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Winner being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Winner has a closed guard, preventing Orlan from standing up.
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.
Winner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Orlan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Orlan throws a sloppy head kick
and Winner moves into the clinch.
Winner tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Orlan smiles and moves away.
Orlan throws a head kick that misses
and Winner counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winner prevents Orlan from escaping the position.
Winner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Orlan regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Winner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Orlan throws a sloppy head kick
and Winner counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Orlan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Timur Orlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlan misses with a looping left.
Orlan throws a head kick that misses
and Winner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Winner.
Winner jumps guard but Orlan stands there with Winner around his waist. Winner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Winner prevents Orlan from breaking the clinch.
Winner fails to pull guard.
A frustrated look appears on Orlan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Winner gets control of Orlan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Winner will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Orlan tries to stand but Winner is controlling from the bottom.
Winner wants to sweep here but Orlan controlling him for the moment.
Orlan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlan stands and steps away. Winner gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orlan looks to throw a body kick
and Winner counters by clinching up.
Orlan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Winner prevents Orlan from breaking the clinch.
Orlan breaks from the clinch.
Winner tries to clinch but Orlan is having none of it.
Orlan throws a lazy head kick
and Winner counters by clinching up.
Winner pulls guard successfully.
Orlan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Orlan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Winner's guard.
Orlan wants to take a breather but Winner is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winner is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Orlan stands up and beckons Winner to join him on the feet.
Orlan throws a head kick that misses
and Winner holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Winner jumps guard and drags Orlan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Winner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Orlan manages to get himself to full guard.
Winner is looking to advance position but Orlan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Orlan is looking to stand but Orlan has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Winner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner regains half 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.
Winner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Orlan is looking to take a break and control but Winner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orlan tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Winner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Winner gets full guard.
Orlan wants to stand but Winner is controlling his posture from full guard.
Winner 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.
Orlan wants to stand but Winner is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Winner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Orlan throws a hook to the side of Winner's head but Winner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orlan throws a lazy head kick
and Winner counters with a body kick that stops Orlan in his tracks momentarily.
Orlan misses with the body kick
and Winner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Winner.
Winneris looking to pass into half guard but Orlan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Orlan is in guard.
Winner looking for a sweep. Not yet Winner, not yet.
Winner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orlan wants to stand but Winner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Orlan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Winner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Orlan is aware though and is defending well.
Orlan looking to pass the guard.
Winner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Winner looking for a sweep. Not yet Winner, not yet.
Orlan trying to control but Winner is working from the bottom.
Winner throws his legs up looking for a submission but Orlan uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Orlan decides to stand back up.
Orlan throws a head kick that misses
and Winner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Orlan tries to break free but Winner pushes him back against the ropes.
Winner jumps guard but Orlan stands there with Winner around his waist. Winner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Winner jumps guard but Orlan stands there with Winner around his waist. Winner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Orlan manages to break the clinch.
Orlan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Winner takes the fight into the clinch.
Winner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Orlan just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Timur Orlan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Winner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlan breaks from the clinch.
Orlan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orlan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Winner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Winner is looking to clinch.
Orlan misses with a hook. Winner ducked under it nicely.
Orlan thows a leg kick but Winner checks it
and Winner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Winner fails to pull guard.
Winner fails to pull guard.
Orlan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Winner tries for a takedown but Orlan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Orlan throws a lazy body kick
and Winner counters with a good low kick that Orlan was not able to check.
Orlan throws a head kick that misses
and Winner counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Orlan throws a head kick that misses
and Winner counters with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlan throws a lazy body kick
and Winner counters by moving into the clinch.
Winner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Orlan prevents it.
Orlan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orlan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Winner.
Orlan throws a lazy head kick
and Winner moves into the clinch.
Orlan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Orlan breaks from the clinch.
Winner throws a series of strikes that have Orlan backpedaling.
Winner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Orlan sprawls well. Orlan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Winner gets slowly back to his feet.
Orlan throws a sloppy head kick and Winner moves out of range easily.
Winner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Winner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Winner 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Nick Winner!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Nick Winner!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Nick Winner!
Nick Winner wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Stephens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Bacinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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22
299 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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307 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeremy Stephens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Anton Bacinski!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bacinski lands a with a good body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bacinski, as that shot connected.
It looks like Jeremy Stephens has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stephens throws a body kick that misses.
Stephens swinging wilding here.
Bacinski loads up on a big right hand but Stephens slips the punch.
Bacinski misses with an uppercut. Stephens saw that one coming.
Bacinski checks a low kick from Stephens.
Bacinski misses with a looping left.
Bacinski feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Stephens sprawling to the canvas! Stephens rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bacinski finish him?!
Stephens is rocked!
Bacinski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bacinski looks to score with a jab to the body but Stephens is just out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bacinski.
Stephens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bacinski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bacinski misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens lands with a nice body punch.
Stephens lands a really nice looking cross but Bacinski seems unphased.
Bacinski throws a looping overhand right but Stephens ducks down to avoid it.
Stephens digs a good body shot into Bacinski's ribs.
Bacinski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stephens on the side of the head.
Jeremy Stephens's cut is getting worse.
Bacinski cracks Stephens with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bacinski has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Stephens to stand back up!
Jeremy Stephens's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stephens slips under a jab.
Bacinski blocks a head kick by Stephens.
Bacinski throws a hook but Stephens avoids it easily.
Stephens misses with a wild combination.
Bacinski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bacinski stalling.
Stephens is trying to stand up here but Bacinski is controlling him well.
Stephens might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bacinski is trying to work for a kimura but Stephens is defending well.
Bacinski content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacinski working the head and body with strikes.
Bacinski wants to control but Stephens is keeping him busy.
Bacinski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stephens's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bacinski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stephens!
Bacinski looking to control but Stephens is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bacinski goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Stephens is on top in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stephens preventing the sweep.
Bacinski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stephens defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Bacinski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Stephens's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bacinski looks to land a right hand but Stephens moved out of range.
Jeremy Stephens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stephens fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stephens misses with a head kick.
Stephens falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bacinski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bacinski scores with a hook to the body. Stephens takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab lands there for Bacinski.
Jeez, Jeremy Stephens's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bacinski misses with a body shot
and Stephens counters with a nice body shot.
No joy there for Bacinski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Bacinski blocks the leg kick.
Bacinski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anton Bacinski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacinski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jeremy Stephens's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Anton Bacinski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Swain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Redof Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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245 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathaniel Swain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Redof Castro!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Swain.
Castro scores with a kick to the midsection.
Swain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Castro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Swain.
Swain scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Swain stops Castro from getting back to his feet.
Swain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Castro defending well though.
Castro is trying to stand.
Swain is keen to just control but Castro is a slippery customer.
Swain prevents Castro from standing back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Castro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Castro finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Swain shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Castro is trying to defend but Swain finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castro is trying to stand up here but Swain is controlling him well.
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.
Swain working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro is trying to stand back up but Swain is controlling him
Swain wants to control but Castro is keeping him busy.
Castro is trying to stand back up but Swain is controlling him
Castro looks gassed!
Swain winds up and cracks Castro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Swain looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Castro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Castro pushes Swain off looking to stand but Swain dives back in and keeps control.
Swain working over Castro with some ground and pound. Castro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Castro is trying to stand.
Swain passes to side control.
Swain scores with a couple of short elbows.
Castro is working to avoid the ground and pound but Swain connects with a decent elbow.
Castro is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Swain asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Swain working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Swain working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Swain working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Swain scoring with punches from side control.
Swain cracks Castro with a big elbow.
Swain trying to control the position but Castro is working away.
Castro is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Swain is controlling him well.
Castro takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Swain creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castro is trying to get back to his feet.
Castro is working to avoid the ground and pound but Swain connects with a decent elbow.
Castro wants to get back to his feet.
Swain lands a decent elbow from side control.
Castro is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Swain has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Swain scores with a couple of short elbows.
Swain works to advance to full mount. Castro defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swain lands a big elbow.
Swain lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Swain lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Castro wants to try and get back to his feet.
Swain lands a big shot there that rocks Castro but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Castro wants to get back to his feet.
Swain lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Castro hang on?
Swain is landing with some decent strikes but Castro is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Castro really wants to buck Swain off and get back to his feet.
Swain breaks from Castro's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Swain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Castro is looking to escape.
Swain lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Castro in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swain lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swain lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by Swain.
Swain lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Castro hang on?
Castro really wants to buck Swain off and get back to his feet.
Swain putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Swain lands with some strikes.
Swain breaks from Castro's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Swain trying to control but Castro is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Swain.
Swain scoring with strikes but Castro is staying in there.
Swain raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Swain is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Castro has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Castro wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Swain dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Castro just misses with a punch to the body.
Swain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castro swivels and escapes.
Swain shoots in looking for a takedown. Castro tries to sprawl out of it but Swain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Castro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Swain shoots in for a takedown but Castro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathaniel Swain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Swain takes a jab right on the kisser.
Castro tries a head kick but it misses.
Redof Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Castro.
Swain shoots in and drives through. Castro sprawls well.
Castro throws a nice looking combination but Swain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Castro throws a series of punches but Swain moves out of range.
Swain avoids the body shot from Castro.
Swain shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Castro's guard.
Castro manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Castro takes a swing at Swain's ribcage but misses.
Castro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Castro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Castro throws a series of punches but Swain avoids them all with ease.
Castro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swain looks to score with a jab to the body but Castro is just out of range.
Swain shoots for a takedown but Castro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Swain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Castro can pounce on him.
Castro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Swain dodges the punch combination from Castro.
Castro fails to land with a series of punches.
Castro takes a swing at Swain's ribcage but misses.
Nathaniel Swain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Castro does no damage.
Castro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Castro throws a series of punches but Swain avoids them all with ease.
Swain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Swain closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Castro to the mat! Castro manages to get full guard.
Nathaniel Swain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Castro wants to stand but Swain is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Swain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Castro scores with a head kick.
Castro tries a head kick but it misses.
Swain shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Castro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Swain landing with the ground and pound.
Swain looking to pass the guard.
Swain is in close to Castro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Swain is looking to work some ground and pound but Castro has wrist control.
Castro wants to stand and escape but Swain is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Swain decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Swain takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Swain drops an elbow to the side of Castro's head.
Swain takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Swain scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Swain landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Castro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Castro looks like he's trying to stand up.
Swain is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Castro defends it well.
Castro tries to kick Swain off but Swain keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swain works his way into full mount!
Castro is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Swain is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Castro can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Castro is squirming around, avoiding Swain's attempts to control the action.
Swain working the ground and pound effectively.
Swain lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Castro hang on?
Castro is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Swain lands with some strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castro defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Swain.
Castro wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nathaniel Swain will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Castro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Swain takes a step back to recover.
An inside leg kick lands from Castro.
Swain pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A bone on bone clash there as Castro blocks the leg kick.
Castro is looking to clinch but Swain is avoiding it.
Castro throws a head kick that Swain semi-blocks.
It looks like Nathaniel Swain has been cut.
Castro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swain.
Castro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Castro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Swain.
Castro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Redof Castro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Castro connects with a right hand. Swain shakes it off.
A combination from Castro does no damage.
Castro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castro looks to land a combination but Swain avoids it well.
Swain blocks a head kick by Castro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Castro's waist but Castro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Swain off to one side.
Swain throws a hook but Castro avoids it easily.
Castro wants to clinch up but Swain keeps it at a distance.
Castro looks for the body kick but Swain saw that one coming.
Swain misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Castro.
Swain scores with a body shot.
Castro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Castro jabs at Swain's body.
Swain fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathaniel Swain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swain 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.
Castro keeping full guard, as Swain tries to pass.
Swain wants to control from the top but Castro keeps moving.
Castro wants to stand up but Swain is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swain sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Castro's guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Swain lands a nice short elbow.
Castro tries to kick Swain off but Swain keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Castro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Castro misses with the combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Swain scores with a four punch combination!
Swain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Castro cracks a nice hook into Swain's ribs.
Swain misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Swain fails with a takedown attempt.
Nathaniel Swain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro throws a combination that misses
and Swain counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Castro's guard now.
Swain content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Castro is looking to stand up but Swain isn't so interested in that idea.
Swain distracts Castro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Swain distracts Castro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Castro scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Swain fails with a takedown attempt.
Redof Castro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castro throws a series of punches but Swain moves out of range.
A big right from Castro misses.
Castro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swain connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Swain drives through and clinches with Castro against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Swain dodges an elbow strike from Castro.
Swain managing to block the knees to the body from Castro.
Swain has hold of one of Castro's legs. Castro is fighting the takedown attempt but Swain gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castro is looking for a triangle but Swain pushes his legs off easily.
Swain postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Swain pushes down on Castro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Swain stops Castro from getting back to his feet.
Swain is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Swain is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castro taking some punishment here, with Swain in his half guard.
Castro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Swain working over Castro with some ground and pound. Castro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Swain passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathaniel Swain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Swain, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Nathaniel Swain!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Nathaniel Swain!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Nathaniel Swain!
Nathaniel Swain wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between mr amber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horatio Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). amber comes to the ring accompanied by yes. Jacobs has chosen Green River as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, mr amber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Horatio Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
amber is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jacobs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jacobs throws a jab when amber was well out of range.
Jacobs blocks the body kick.
Horatio Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobs blocks a leg kick.
amber misses with a looping right.
Jacobs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jacobs misses with a straight left.
amber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jacobs.
Jacobs lands with a hook. amber tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jacobs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jacobs misses with a hook. amber ducked under it nicely.
Jacobs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps amber's head backwards.
Jacobs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but amber circles away quickly and effectively.
Jacobs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jacobs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jacobs forces amber back against the ropes and clinches.
Jacobs scores with a knee to the head.
Jacobs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
amber on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
amber checks a low kick from Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a head kick that amber semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch but amber swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
amber falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Jacobs to counter with a crisp jab.
Jacobs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and amber counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jacobs throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck amber on the side of the head.
amber misses with a combination
and Jacobs counters by clinching up.
Jacobs stops a takedown attempt from amber.
Jacobs has amber pressed against the ropes, preventing amber from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
amber wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for mr amber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacobs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jacobs throws a right and a left that amber avoids nicely.
amber takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jacobs looks to land a combination but amber avoids it well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jacobs!
Jacobs fakes a jab and throws a low kick but amber checks it well.
Jacobs looks gassed!
Jacobs missing with a left hand there. amber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jacobs throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
amber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
amber looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jacobs lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as amber backs up against the ropes.
Jacobs lands with a hook. amber tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
amber is rocked!
Jacobs is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!amber had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jacobs lands a front kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Jacobs as he connects with a hook.
Oh amber is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jacobs lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jacobs lands an uppercut out of nowhere! amber falls backwards - clearly groggy! Jacobs dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Horatio Jacobs!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keast Kannegaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jirka Fukala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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180 lbs
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182 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Keast Kannegaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jirka Fukala!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukala moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fukala throws a hook but Kannegaard blocks it.
Kannegaard misses with a double jab.
Fukala slips a jab and a cross from Kannegaard.
No joy there for Kannegaard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fukala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kannegaard.
Fukala fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circling - Fukala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fukala thows a body shot but no joy.
Fukala looks to land a right hand but Kannegaard moved out of range.
Fukala misses the jab.
A jab from Fukala finds it's way through Kannegaard's defenses.
Fukala scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fukala throws out a powerful jab.
Kannegaard moves forwards but Fukala connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kannegaard scores with a nice strike.
Kannegaard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fukala.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukala misses with an uppercut.
Kannegaard misses with a looping left.
A punch combination from Kannegaard misses.
Kannegaard clobbers Fukala with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kannegaard misses the body punch
enabling Fukala to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Kannegaard misses its intended target.
A jab from Fukala finds it's way through Kannegaard's defenses.
Fukala throws a good cross that connects.
Kannegaard slips under a jab.
Fukala is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Kannegaard had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice jab there from Fukala.
Kannegaard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fukala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kannegaard is rocked!
Fukala scores with a decent looking hook.
Oh Kannegaard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Kannegaard misses.
Fukala drops his shoulder and cracks Kannegaard with a huge uppercut! Kannegaard goes down! Can Fukala finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fukala stands and throws Kannegaard's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kannegaard is breathing heavily.
Fukala tries for a kimura but Kannegaard is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukala misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kannegaard seems to have got his legs back now.
Fukala creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kannegaard sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fukala looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kannegaard is avoiding damage well.
Fukala is looking to take a break and control but Kannegaard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kannegaard struggling a bit here.
Kannegaard is not content to let Fukala control the position.
Fukala just content to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukala tries to score with some ground and pound. Kannegaard controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fukala is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fukala slips a jab and a cross from Kannegaard.
A telegraphed right hand from Kannegaard misses the target.
Kannegaard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fukala counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kannegaard thinking.
Kannegaard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kannegaard throws a combination that misses
and Fukala counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kannegaard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fukala.
Kannegaard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fukala throws the left hand but Kannegaard avoids the punch easily.
Keast Kannegaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fukala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot by Fukala.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kannegaard.
Kannegaard misses with a shot to the body
enabling Fukala to counter with a crisp jab.
Kannegaard misses with a combination
and Fukala counters with a stiff right hand.
Kannegaard takes one to the chin there.
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!
Kannegaard misses with a shot to the body
and Fukala counters with a nice uppercut.
Fukala drops Kannegaard with a straight right hand, right on the button! Fukala follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jirka Fukala!
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