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XFC 25 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between T Rex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ponury grabaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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199 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, T Rex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, ponury grabaz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
grabaz tries to clinch there but Rex circles away.
Rex gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rex swings wildly with an uppercut but grabaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rex breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rex throws a combination but it was largely blocked by grabaz.
Rex bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
grabaz wants to clinch.
grabaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rex shoots in and bounces grabaz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rex looking to pass the guard.
grabaz had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Rex is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. grabaz Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Rex's back instead.
grabaz looking for the choke from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex is really stuck here.
Rex trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Rex tries to escape but grabaz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
grabaz tightening his grip on Rex, looking for the choke.
Rex trying to control the hands but grabaz breaks the grip.
Rex is trying to defend against the choke here but grabaz has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. grabaz Tightens the hold and Rex taps out furiously! grabaz displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). ponury grabaz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jony Jony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Eric Bush has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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205 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Bush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jony Jony!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bush defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jony.
Jony shoots in for a double leg but Bush sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bush shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jony's guard.
Bush stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jony swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bush trying to control the position from guard on top but Jony is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bush looking to sit in guard and control but Jony gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bush is on top in guard.
Bush trying to control the position from guard on top but Jony is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bush looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jony is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bush is controlling him.
Bush trying to control the position from guard on top but Jony is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jony wants to sweep here but Bush controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bush not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bush tries to free his leg and advance position but Jony is retaining full guard.
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.
Jony working for a triangle but Bush defends it easily.
Jony looks gassed!
Bush tries to free his leg and advance position but Jony is retaining full guard.
Bush 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bush shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bush controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bush trying to control the position from guard on top but Jony is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jony can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bush controls the pace.
Bush stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jony swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bush wants to control from the top but Jony keeps moving.
Bush is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bush wants to pass the guard but Jony is keeping the position.
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.
Jony is trying to keep Bush in close.
Bush's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jony wants to control but Bush passes easily into half guard.
Jony looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bush is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jony is not content to let Bush control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Bush dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bush shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jony working for a triangle but Bush defends it easily.
Bush sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jony's guard.
Bush has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bush is working for a guillotine from mount but Jony frees his head quite easily.
Jony is breathing heavily.
Jony is squirming around, avoiding Bush's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush controlling from mount.
Bush is working for a guillotine from mount but Jony frees his head quite easily.
Bush is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jony fails with the takedown
and Bush counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bush.
Bush content to stall in guard here.
Bush trying to control but Jony is working from the bottom.
Bush could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Eric Bush just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Bush closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush has hold of one of Jony's legs. Jony is fighting the takedown attempt but Bush gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bush trying to control but Jony is working from the bottom.
Bush looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bush wants to control from the top but Jony keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bush's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bush decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bush shoots in and drives through. Jony sprawls well.
Bush rushes Jony and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bush gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jony regains guard.
Bush advances position into side control!
Jony wants to control but Bush postures up.
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Bush dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bush drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bush with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bush trying to control the position from guard on top but Jony is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bush drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bush jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bush has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bush gets to his feet - Jony follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jony drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush is trying to keep Jony in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bush is on top in guard.
Bush slips nicely into half guard.
Bush tries to pass to full mount but Jony defends it.
Jony avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bush.
Bush is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jony won't allow Bush to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bush trying to pass the guard but Jony defending well.
Bush prevents Jony from improving his position.
Bush stalling.
Jony wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jony to stand up.
Bush is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jony's half guard.
Jony is trying to stand up here but Bush is controlling him well.
Bush content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jony is refusing to be controlled, as Bush sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bush trying to control the pace.
Bush wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jony keeps working.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Eric Bush just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Bush looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bush trying to control the position from guard on top but Jony is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Bush showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bush 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Bush!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ummer Iqbal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franklin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Under the Knife - Rise Against. Iqbal has chosen Run This Town as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamie Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ummer Iqbal!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iqbal tries to bum rush Franklin with a series of wild strikes but Franklin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Franklin misses the shot to the body.
Franklin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Franklin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Iqbal goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Franklin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Iqbal checks it well.
Iqbal tries a head kick but it misses.
Franklin blocks a head kick by Iqbal.
Franklin throws and low kick but Iqbal moves out of range easily.
Iqbal throws a series of punches but Franklin avoids them all with ease.
Iqbal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Franklin circles away quickly and effectively.
Iqbal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Iqbal punishes Franklin's body with a nice straight punch.
Iqbal throws a head kick that misses.
Iqbal checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick from Iqbal lands but Franklin takes it in his stride.
It looks like Jamie Franklin has been cut.
Iqbal's corner calls for a 1-2. Iqbal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Franklin swinging wilding here.
Franklin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Iqbal misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iqbal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Franklin.
Franklin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Iqbal did well to prevent Franklin getting side control.
Franklin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Franklin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Iqbal keeps working.
Iqbal wants to get back to his feet.
Franklin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Iqbal is trying to stand.
Franklin controlling the action here.
Iqbal wants to get back to full guard.
Franklin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Franklin seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Franklin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Iqbal pinned against the cage. Iqbal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Iqbal slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Iqbal controls Franklin momentarily but Franklin frees himself.
Franklin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Iqbal is looking to stand up but Franklin isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iqbal looks gassed!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Franklin scores a takedown into full mount!
Franklin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Iqbal's face.
Iqbal trying desperately to get to his feet.
Franklin controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iqbal is desperately trying to improve his position but Franklin has a good base and remains in mount.
Franklin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Franklin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Iqbal has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Franklin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Franklin won't let Iqbal get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Franklin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Franklin controlling the pace for now.
Iqbal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Franklin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamie Franklin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Iqbal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Iqbal misses with a combination
and Franklin counters with a takedown into side control.
Franklin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Iqbal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Franklin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Iqbal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Iqbal is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Franklin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Iqbal sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iqbal tries to roll over but Franklin keeps him under control.
Iqbal tries to kick Franklin off in order to stand up. Franklin Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Iqbal is breathing heavily.
Franklin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Iqbal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Iqbal is looking for a sweep.
Iqbal wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Iqbal is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Franklin wants to control but Iqbal is keeping him busy.
Franklin working the body and head with strikes.
Iqbal wants to get back to his feet but Franklin drags him back down.
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.
Franklin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Franklin is putting a hurting on Iqbal here, landing some big shots from side control.
Iqbal is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Franklin is controlling him well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Franklin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Iqbal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Franklin's best efforts.
The fighters are battling for position here. Iqbal manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Franklin pushing down on Iqbal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Franklin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Iqbal is squirming around, avoiding Franklin's attempts to control the action.
Franklin lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin wants to control the pace but Iqbal is squirming around nicely.
Iqbal tries to buck Franklin off but he can't manage it.
Franklin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Franklin looking to secure an arm triangle but Iqbal defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iqbal is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Iqbal is looking to improve his position but Franklin isn't that keen on the idea.
Franklin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
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.
Iqbal is in a horrible position here. Franklin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Iqbal tries to reverse the position but Franklin maintains control.
Franklin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Franklin is working for a guillotine from mount but Iqbal frees his head quite easily.
Franklin looking to control but Iqbal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Iqbal wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Franklin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jamie Franklin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Iqbal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ummer Iqbal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Iqbal catches Franklin right on the button with a cross.
Franklin thumps Iqbal with a low kick.
Iqbal blocks a head kick by Franklin.
Iqbal misses with a combination
and Franklin counters with a thumping low kick.
Iqbal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Franklin counters with a shoot takedown. Iqbal fights it but they end up in guard.
Franklin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Iqbal is keeping the position for now.
Franklin cracks Iqbal with a solid left hand.
Iqbal wants to sweep here but Franklin controlling him for the moment.
Franklin prevents Iqbal from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Franklin won't allow Iqbal to sweep him here.
Franklin with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Franklin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Franklin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Iqbal is trying to improve his position.
Iqbal tries to escape but Franklin is in control.
Jamie Franklin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Franklin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Iqbal keeps working.
Iqbal is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Iqbal is looking for a sweep.
Franklin controls the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Franklin fails to land with a series of punches.
Iqbal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Franklin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Iqbal's guard.
Franklin pushes down on Iqbal's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Franklin not doing much here.
Iqbal pushes Franklin off looking to stand but Franklin dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin is trying to work for a kimura but Iqbal is defending well.
Iqbal trying to control here.
Ummer Iqbal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Iqbal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Franklin seems to be looking for submissions.
Iqbal gets back to full guard.
Franklin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Iqbal wants to get back to his feet but Franklin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Franklin passes Iqbal's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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.
Iqbal trying to control here.
Franklin seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Iqbal is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jamie Franklin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kazar Assamita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taler Guthen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Assamita comes into the arena with Click Click Boom blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Guthen's choice of entrance music: Bei uns in Tirol. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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167 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 1, fighting out of London, Kazar Assamita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Taler Guthen!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assamita misses with a wild combination.
Assamita throws a right hand that Guthen ducks under and follows up with a left that Guthen also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Assamita misses.
Guthen moves into the clinch.
Guthen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Assamita fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Assamita wants to clinch but Guthen slips to the side
and Guthen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Assamita!
Guthen has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Assamita is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Taler Guthen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Smokey Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and harry organs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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185 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Smokey Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, harry organs!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson blocks a head kick by organs.
Robinson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice takedown defense from Robinson. No joy for organs on that attempt.
organs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Robinson throws a lazy head kick
and organs counters with a nice low kick that buckles Robinson's knee momentarily.
organs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
organs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Robinson defends it nicely.
organs looks for the body kick but Robinson saw that one coming.
organs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Robinson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten organs somewhat.
Smokey Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of harry organs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
organs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Robinson's waist but Robinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing organs off to one side.
organs shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Robinson is trying to defend but organs finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Robinson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Robinson missing with punches from the bottom.
Robinson is defending against the submission attempts here by organs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
organs blocks the strikes from Robinson.
Robinson gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
organs looks gassed!
Robinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but organs is one step ahead there.
Robinson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
organs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
organs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now.
Robinson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
organs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Robinson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, organs has managed to get both his arms back between Robinson's legs - danger averted.
organs trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Robinson working for a triangle but organs defends it easily.
organs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
organs drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Robinson dives on top into guard.
Robinson chips away with some ground and pound.
Robinson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Robinson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Robinson lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smokey Robinson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Robinson throws a lazy head kick
and organs counters with a takedown into side control.
Robinson is not content to let organs control the position.
organs has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
organs shoots in for a takedown but Robinson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Robinson lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as organs crumples to the floor! Robinson milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Smokey Robinson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Strikes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Strikes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Drake!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strikes doesn't manage to clinch there - Drake circles away.
Strikes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strikes is looking to clinch.
Drake checks a low kick from Strikes.
Drake swats away the attempt to clinch by Strikes.
Strikes wants to clinch.
Strikes blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strikes throws a lazy right hand but Drake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strikes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strikes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strikes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake misses with a body shot.
Strikes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drake keeps the fight on the outside.
Drake avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drake circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drake closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Strikes to the mat! Strikes manages to get full guard.
Drake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strikes is keeping the position for now.
Strikes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drake works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Strikes wants to get back to full guard.
Drake frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake controlling from the full mount.
Drake scoring with strikes but Strikes is staying in there.
Drake looking to secure an arm triangle but Strikes defends it well.
Strikes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drake on the ground.
Strikes can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake tries to control but Strikes wriggling away.
Drake is working for a guillotine from mount but Strikes frees his head quite easily.
Drake lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake looking to control but Strikes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Drake controlling his opponent.
Drake punching from mount but Strikes doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Drake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Strikes is trying to stand up.
Drake has hold of Strikes's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Strikes manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Drake landing strikes from the mount.
That's four 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.
Strikes is working to get back to half guard.
Drake tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Drake raining down shots from the mount!
Drake connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Drake landing strikes, looking to finish!
Drake avoids the attempt from Strikes to control.
Strikes is squirming around, avoiding Drake's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Drake dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Drake keeps the fight on the outside.
Strikes misses with a wild combination.
Drake shoots in for a takedown but Strikes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Drake.
Strikes keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strikes wants to clinch but Drake slips to the side
and Drake counters with a takedown into side control.
Drake thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Drake is looking to take a break and control but Strikes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drake is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake advances to full mount.
Drake trying to control but Strikes is having none of it.
Strikes trying desperately to get to his feet.
Drake breaks from Strikes's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Drake putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Strikes wants to control but Drake is having none of it.
Drake swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Strikes is now in Drake's guard. A big mistake from Drake there, giving up the dominant position!
Strikes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strikes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Drake's guard.
Drake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Drake keeping moving, preventing Strikes from controlling successfully.
Strikes wanted to stand there but Drake had control of the position.
Drake controls Strikes momentarily but Strikes frees himself.
Drake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strikes preventing the sweep.
Strikes tries to stand but Drake is controlling from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Strikes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Drake blocks the low kick.
Carlos Strikes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strikes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strikes tries to clinch
and Drake counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Strikes trying to control but Drake postures up.
Drake moves into full mount! Strikes won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strikes is trying to escape the mount.
A nice elbow there by Drake.
Drake is landing with some decent strikes but Strikes is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by Drake.
Strikes working to try and regain half guard.
A nice elbow there by Drake.
Drake has control of Strikes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Strikes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Strikes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Drake 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Drake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strikes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strikes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Jason Drake has been cut.
Drake keeps the fight on the outside.
Strikes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strikes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Drake counters with a shoot takedown. Strikes fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake slips nicely into half guard.
Strikes is trying to maintain the position but Drake is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake seems to be looking for submissions.
Drake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strikes trying to control from the bottom.
Drake is keen to just control but Strikes is a slippery customer.
Strikes is looking to improve his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Strikes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Drake counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Drake stalling the fight.
Strikes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drake shoots in and drives through. Strikes sprawls well.
Nice cross by Strikes.
Strikes tries to clinch up but Drake circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circle, before Strikes throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Drake's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Strikes lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Carlos Strikes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddie Mercury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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167 lbs
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168 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple 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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Freddie Mercury!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob tries to clinch but Mercury moves out of range.
Bob showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mercury.
Mercury tries to clinch up.
Bob shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mercury pinned against the cage. Mercury gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mercury tries for a takedown but Bob circles away easily
and Bob counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mercury keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bob shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mercury decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bob's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mercury working some strikes from top position.
Mercury throws and elbow that misses. Bob uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mercury's guard. Nice move by Bob!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercury looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bob passes into side control.
Bob working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercury prevents Bob from improving position.
Mercury is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bob's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bob blocks the strikes from Mercury.
Mercury tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bob has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Mercury tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Bob wants to control the pace but Mercury is squirming around nicely.
Bob landing shots from mount.
Mercury tries to lock up and control but Bob gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mercury working to try and regain half guard.
Bob wants to control but instead Mercury manages to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercury regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bob knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mercury on the ground.
Bob is fighting to break Mercury's control of his arms but Mercury is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bob stops Mercury from standing up.
Bob postures up.
Mercury is looking for a triangle but Bob pushes his legs off easily.
Bob is breathing heavily.
Mercury is trying to control the position but Bob postures 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.
Mercury wants to sweep but no luck.
Mercury working for a triangle but Bob defends it easily.
Mercury is looking to sweep but instead, Bob has passed into half guard.
Mercury on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddie Mercury dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mercury misses with a takedown
and Bob counters with a head kick.
Bob throws a head kick that misses.
Mercury throws a head kick that misses
and Bob counters with a left and a right that stings Mercury.
Mercury looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bob!
Bob tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mercury pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bob is desperately trying to improve his position but Mercury has a good base and remains in mount.
Mercury controlling from the full mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mercury looking to secure an arm triangle but Bob defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bob taking shots to the head.
Bob working to try and regain half guard.
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.
Mercury scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bob?
Mercury is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mercury looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mercury landing punches.
Mercury punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bob is looking to improve his position but Mercury isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercury postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bob looks a forlorn figure.
Mercury controlling the pace for now.
Mercury raining down shots from the mount!
Mercury controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercury's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mercury punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddie Mercury showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Mercury lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bob at a distance.
Bob shoots for a double leg takedown but Mercury sprawls well. He's pushed Bob's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mercury shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mercury slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mercury advances position into side control!
Freddie Mercury has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mercury decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bob to his feet.
Mercury connects with a nice looking jab.
Mercury has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bob fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercury jumps guard.
Mercury had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Bob is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Mercury Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Bob's back instead.
Mercury is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Mercury lands punches and elbows.
Mercury is persistently looking for the submission but Bob is defending it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercury lands a shot to the body.
Mercury has the hooks in. Bob is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Mercury biding his time, controlling Bob.
Mercury scores with punches from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mercury is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Bob up.
What can Bob do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bob is trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mercury is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Mercury controls the action.
Freddie Mercury is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freddie Mercury comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mercury has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddie Mercury!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between S S (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Ravelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). S kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Atmos Ride the Flow(Nelix rmx). 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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170 lbs
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163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple 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
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, S S!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Ravelli!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
S throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ravelli checks the leg kick.
No luck for S with that takedown attempt.
S throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ravelli.
Ravelli feints and as S raises his hands in defense, Ravelli changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
S looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ravelli is one step ahead there.
S has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ravelli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
S is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ravelli defends well.
Ravelli 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.
S uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ravelli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ravelli blocks a jab.
Ravelli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from S.
S tries to bum rush Ravelli with a series of wild strikes but Ravelli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ravelli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ravelli closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming S to the mat! S manages to get full guard.
Ravelli looks gassed!
S working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ravelli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ravelli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
S is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ravelli wants to stand but S is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
S wriggles free and stands up.
S swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
S throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ravelli 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.
S had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ravelli is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. S Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ravelli's back instead.
S doesn't have the hooks in and Ravelli manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ravelli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
S is trying to control the position but Ravelli postures up.
S throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
S is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ravelli with a flurry of punches that miss.
S is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
S keeping full guard, as Ravelli tries to pass.
Ravelli is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
S wants to sweep but no luck.
Ravelli got a little sloppy there for a moment and S has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ravelli has managed to get both his arms back between S's legs - danger averted.
S is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
S escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ravelli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
S is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ravelli is aware though and is defending well.
S is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ravelli is aware though and is defending well.
Ravelli got a little sloppy there for a moment and S has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ravelli has managed to get both his arms back between S's legs - danger averted.
Ravelli thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ravelli trying to control but S is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
S has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ravelli off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
S S dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ravelli fails with the takedown
and S counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ravelli is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
S stands up from guard. Let's bang!
S stalks Ravelli and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ravelli's face. Ravelli staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Thomas Ravelli has been cut.
S tries to bum rush Ravelli with a series of wild strikes but Ravelli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ravelli avoids the head kick by S.
S throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ravelli.
S lands a nice looking body kick.
S fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ravelli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ravelli shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half 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!
Ravelli prevents S from improving his position.
S actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ravelli gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
S tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ravelli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
S tries to close the distance and clinch but Ravelli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
S looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ravelli is fending him off so far but S persists. Nope, Ravelli circles away and we're back to standing.
Ravelli drives through with a takedown into guard.
S has his foot on Ravelli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ravelli works his way back into a safe position though.
S looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
S has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ravelli should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, S has tightened it up now! Ravelli should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). S S!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sten Biller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Bowie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bowie has chosen The Undertaker Theme Song as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sten Biller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Bowie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Biller is defended easily by Bowie.
Biller rushes Bowie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bowie stops a takedown attempt from Biller.
Biller is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sten Biller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bowie stalling against the cage.
Bowie prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bowie prevents a takedown attempt there.
Biller tightens his grip and picks Bowie up, before dumping him to the ground. Bowie manages to land in guard.
Bowie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Biller throwing strikes from guard but Bowie blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biller wants to pass the guard but Bowie is keeping the position.
Bowie wants to sweep but no luck.
Biller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Biller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Biller scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Biller is breathing heavily.
Biller misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bowie is trying to control Biller's posture but Biller avoids it.
Bowie is looking for a sweep.
Bowie is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Biller asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Biller tries to score with some ground and pound. Bowie controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bowie throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Bowie is looking for a sweep.
Biller stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biller gets caught flat footed, as Bowie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Biller looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bowie is defending well. Biller quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bowie has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Biller celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sten Biller!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cody Zamora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Dorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zamora comes into the arena with Medieval Fiddle blaring out of the sound system. Dorian has chosen I'm no Superman as his entrance music. Jon Dorian has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Cody Zamora!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Dorian!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zamora fails with a takedown attempt.
Dorian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dorian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zamora takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dorian's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Dorian duly obliges.
Zamora takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zamora throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dorian's waist but Dorian gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zamora off to one side.
Dorian stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dorian lands a left and a right that send Zamora crashing to the mat, dazed. Dorian thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Zamora is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dorian lands a hook that stumbles Zamora back into the cage. Dorian follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Zamora to the canvas! Dorian pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Zamora has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jon Dorian!
Jon Dorian is the new welterweight champion!
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