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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Zarch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mendez Papillion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Zarch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mendez Papillion!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zarch blocks a head kick by Papillion.
Papillion forces Zarch back against the cage and clinches.
Papillion has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Zarch is trying to keep an underhook but Papillion manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zarch looking for submissions off his back.
Zarch actively working from the bottom here.
Papillion is controlling the pace.
Zarch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Papillion drops an elbow to the side of Zarch's head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zarch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zarch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Papillion pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zarch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zarch is breathing heavily.
Papillion moves nicely into side control.
Papillion moves into full mount!
Papillion looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zarch trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papillion working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zarch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Papillion content just to control the position here.
Zarch working to try and regain half guard.
Papillion stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Papillion shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Papillion showed some decent athleticism there.
Papillion decides to return to a standing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papillion scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Papillion wants to control but Zarch is keeping him busy.
Zarch is looking for a sweep.
Zarch looks to move to half guard but instead Papillion has passed into mount! Damn!
Papillion controlling the pace for now.
Zarch has given up his back here. Will Papillion look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Papillion is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Zarch has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Papillion controlling the positon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Papillion has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Zarch trying to get back to his feet but Papillion is in full control for now.
Papillion biding his time, looking for the opening.
Zarch is trying to stand back up.
Zarch fending off the submission attempt from Papillion.
Papillion loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Zarch hold on?
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mendez Papillion 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.
Zarch fails with the takedown
and Papillion counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Papillion sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Papillion stands and steps away. Zarch gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Zarch fails with the takedown
and Papillion counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Papillion tries to clinch but Zarch moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papillion scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Papillion is trying to get an arm triangle but Zarch is defending well.
Papillion working the ground and pound.
Zarch is trying to improve his position.
Papillion advances to full mount.
Papillion content just to control the position here.
Zarch is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mendez Papillion has got the better of the ground game so far.
Papillion content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papillion can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zarch is looking to escape.
Papillion looking to secure an arm triangle but Zarch defends it well.
Papillion with good strikes from the mount here!
Zarch is wriggling around trying to escape.
Papillion takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Papillion lands a big elbow.
Zarch regains half guard.
Zarch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zarch tries to kick Papillion off but Papillion keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zarch is refusing to be controlled, as Papillion sits in half guard.
Papillion is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Zarch actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Papillion content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zarch has hold of Papillion's hands but Papillion slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Papillion looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Despite being in the dominant position, Mendez Papillion just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Papillion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zarch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zarch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
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.
Papillion closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zarch to the mat! Zarch manages to get full guard.
Zarch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Papillion is aware though and is defending well.
Papillion trying to control but Zarch is working from the bottom.
Zarch is working an open guard so Papillion takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Papillion decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Papillion is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zarch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Papillion.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zarch is refusing to be controlled, as Papillion sits in half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mendez Papillion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Papillion tries to clinch up.
Papillion fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zarch sprawls well initially but Papillion persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zarch on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Papillion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Papillion missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zarch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zarch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Papillion is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Papillion content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papillion is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zarch sees it coming and defends easily.
Papillion slows the pace down in half guard.
Papillion is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zarch defends it well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Papillion in particular looking to stall.
Zarch looking for submissions off his back.
Papillion is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
Zarch pushes Papillion off and gets back to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Papillion!
Chris Zarch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zarch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Papillion decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zarch's guard.
Mendez Papillion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zarch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Papillion controls the pace.
Zarch looking for a triangle here. Papillion is fighting it but it looks tight! Zarch pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Papillion is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chris Zarch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toby Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Daley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Toby Bennett!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daley slips a jab and a cross from Bennett.
Daley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bennett sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bennett shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Bennett seems content to control.
Bennett is looking to advance position but Daley won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Bennett seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley is looking to control Bennett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Daley avoid being mounted?
Daley is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bennett in particular looking to stall.
Bennett's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Despite being in the dominant position, Toby Bennett just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daley with a poor takedown
and Bennett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daley tries to close the distance and clinch but Bennett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bennett lands a really nice looking cross but Daley seems unphased.
Bennett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Daley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bennett to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bennett is pushing down on Daley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Daley is fighting to maintain full guard but Bennett has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bennett sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Daley manages to get to full guard.
Bennett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daley working a defensive guard here.
Bennett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
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.
Bennett won't allow Daley to get back to his feet.
Daley is breathing heavily.
Bennett seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bennett slips nicely into half guard.
Bennett controlling the action here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Bennett dominated that round.
That's time! Daley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bennett lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bennett displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A punch combination from Bennett misses.
Daley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bennett counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Daley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bennett's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Despite being in the dominant position, Toby Bennett just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bennett lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Daley in his tracks.
Bennett changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Daley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bennett controls the position.
Daley can't do much from the bottom here.
Daley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bennett is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Daley will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett decides to stand up, so the ref orders Daley to his feet.
Bennett stalks Daley and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Daley's face. Daley staggers backwards, shaken.
Bennett cracks Daley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bennett uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Daley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Toby Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennett lands a two punch combo.
Bennett scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Daley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Daley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bennett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennett gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Daley missing with punches from the bottom.
Bennett slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bennett passes to side control.
Bennett is staying tight to Daley's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bennett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Despite being in the dominant position, Toby Bennett just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bennett looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Bennett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bennett misses with a double jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bennett throws a right hand that Daley ducks under and follows up with a left that Daley also avoids with ease.
Bennett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bennett shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bennett was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bennett looking to control and managing it successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett takes Daley's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Daley is in trouble.
Bennett really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Daley.
Toby Bennett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Daley is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bennett biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bennett thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Bennett is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Daley won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Bennett off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Toby Bennett!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blinky The Phantom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenson Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkins has chosen Don't Fear The Reaper as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Blinky The Phantom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jenson Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Phantom wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hawkins throws a hook to the side of The Phantom's head but The Phantom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawkins with a nice cross.
Hawkins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The Phantom throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Phantom throws a right hand that Hawkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Hawkins also avoids with ease.
Blinky The Phantom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Phantom.
Nice shot by Hawkins.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hawkins misses with an uppercut.
Hawkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Phantom tries to bum rush Hawkins with a series of wild strikes but Hawkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hawkins digs a good body shot into The Phantom's ribs.
The Phantom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawkins.
The Phantom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawkins.
Hawkins lands an overhand right.
Hawkins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hawkins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Phantom's hands.
The Phantom is breathing heavily.
The Phantom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hawkins lands an overhand right.
The Phantom scores with a punch to the head.
The Phantom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The Phantom is rocked!
Hawkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hawkins cracks The Phantom with a hook to the temple - The Phantom is on wobbly legs here! Hawkins swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! The Phantom falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Hawkins wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jenson Hawkins!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alabaster Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Cooper has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, George Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alabaster Jones!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
Cooper stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Cooper.
Cooper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cooper is looking to clinch.
Cooper throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Cooper stuffs the takedown.
Cooper displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Alabaster Jones has been cut.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cooper sprawls well. Cooper wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
George Cooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alabaster Jones.
Cooper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Cooper tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cooper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cooper tries a head kick but it misses.
George Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper misses with a few strikes there.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Cooper has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jones manages to end up in side control.
Cooper wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cooper is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Cooper is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Cooper tries to improve position but can't.
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Cooper is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooper is pushing Jones's head away, looking to escape. Jones manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cooper keeps working.
Jones tries for a kimura but Cooper is defending well.
Cooper is trying to improve his position.
Jones prevents Cooper from escaping the position.
Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cooper has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jones looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones prevents Cooper from escaping the position.
Jones tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jones sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cooper is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cooper but Cooper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cooper fails to land with a series of punches.
Cooper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cooper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cooper can't get the takedown.
Cooper tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
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.
Cooper changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cooper lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Cooper sprawls well.
Cooper throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Cooper shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cooper showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cooper trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Cooper sits in half guard.
Ground and pound from Cooper.
Cooper throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
George Cooper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alabaster Jones's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cooper looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Cooper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cooper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Cooper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cooper darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Cooper wants the takedown. Jones is fighting it off but Cooper persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jones's guard against the cage.
Cooper throwing strikes but missing.
Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jones working for a guillotine from mount but Cooper is in no mood to give up.
Cooper tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones trying to control but Cooper is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cooper is looking to escape.
Cooper squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Jones moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cooper has worked his arm free - good work by Cooper!
Cooper is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
Jones controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cooper is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Cooper regains half guard.
Cooper trying to control but Jones postures up.
Cooper wants to get back to his feet.
Jones is trying to control. Cooper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Cooper defends the submission attempt.
Jones prevents Cooper from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Cooper defending well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Some wild striking there from Cooper.
Cooper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
George Cooper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cooper shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cooper showed some decent athleticism there.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cooper pulls his head out easily.
Cooper sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Cooper takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cooper.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cooper's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cooper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Cooper slips an elbow through the middle.
Cooper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cooper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cooper on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cooper tries to get out of the position.
Jones looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cooper defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jones.
Cooper tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
George Cooper dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alabaster Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Cooper.
Cooper misses with a few strikes there.
Cooper throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cooper tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cooper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Cooper misses with the combination.
Cooper throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Cooper looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Cooper counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Cooper to acknowledge the strikes.
Cooper fails to land the takedown.
Cooper throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cooper, who protects the arm well.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones has hold of Cooper's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Cooper tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Jones cranks the arm and Cooper screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Cooper, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alabaster Jones!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Albert Wesker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Flash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wesker comes to the cage accompanied by Thriller. Jeff Flash has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Albert Wesker's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Wesker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeff Flash!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flash closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wesker circles away.
Flash shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wesker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Flash loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flash trying to control the position from guard on top but Wesker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flash stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Flash avoids a kick to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Flash.
Wesker stops Flash from passing to mount.
Wesker is trying to control Flash's posture but Flash avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flash takes a little break here. Wesker wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Flash decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Wesker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wesker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flash ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wesker lands a right hook to the body.
Wesker looks to score with a jab to the body but Flash is just out of range.
Wesker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wesker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Flash looks gassed!
Flash closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flash jumps guard but Wesker stands there with Flash around his waist. Flash gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Wesker.
Flash wants a takedown but no success here.
Albert Wesker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Flash.
Wesker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Wesker - that landed with a thud.
Wesker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wesker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Flash ducks under a wild hook from Wesker.
Flash fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wesker avoids it really well and circles away.
Flash showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wesker.
Flash shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wesker defends it nicely.
Wesker swings for the body but Flash moves out of range.
Wesker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesker lands with a nice combination. Flash backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Jeff Flash has been cut.
Flash shoots in and bounces Wesker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Flash wants to control from the top but Wesker keeps moving.
Flash drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wesker dives on top into guard.
Flash throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wesker escapes and throws Flash's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Wesker is looking to take a break and control but Flash is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flash manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Flash seems to be looking for submissions.
Wesker trying to control but Flash postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flash thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Wesker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Flash's cut.
That's time! Wesker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A swing and a miss from Wesker.
Wesker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wesker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flash shoots for a double leg takedown but Wesker sprawls well. He's pushed Flash's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wesker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flash was well out of range. Poor timing from Wesker.
Wesker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wesker is looking to wear down Flash with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wesker swings for the body but Flash moves out of range.
Wesker misses with a double jab.
Wesker scoring well with a low kick there.
Flash takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Flash fails with a takedown attempt.
Wesker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flash was well out of range. Poor timing from Wesker.
Wesker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flash.
Wesker misses with a wild body shot.
Wesker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Flash shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Flash is trying to control the action in half guard but Wesker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flash decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Wesker misses with a body shot.
Wesker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flash moves away.
Flash closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Flash is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Flash is breathing heavily.
Flash wants to pass to mount but Wesker is defending the position.
Flash wants to stand up but Wesker has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flash wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wesker keeps working.
Flash is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wesker sees it coming and defends easily.
Wesker tries to kick Flash off but Flash keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wesker trying to control from the bottom.
Wesker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Flash shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Albert Wesker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Flash.
Flash looks for a takedown but Wesker sprawls well.
Wesker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wesker thows a body shot but no joy.
Wesker misses with a series of wild punches.
Wesker scores with a three punch combo!
Flash slips under a jab from Wesker.
Flash uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wesker.
Flash tries to clinch up.
Wesker takes a swing at Flash's ribcage but misses.
Albert Wesker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wesker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Flash throws a right hand that Wesker ducks under and follows up with a left that Wesker also avoids with ease.
Flash fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wesker avoids it really well and circles away.
Flash throws a shot to the body.
Albert Wesker is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wesker throws a series of punches but Flash moves out of range.
Wesker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flash manages to avoid it.
Wesker misses with a double jab
so Flash counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Wesker keeping moving, preventing Flash from controlling successfully.
Flash is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wesker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wesker has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wesker wants to stand but Flash has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Wesker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Flash's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wesker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wesker misses with a body punch
and Flash counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wesker is defending against the submission attempts here by Flash.
Flash is working for a submission of some sort.
Flash is working for a kimura but Wesker is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flash takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flash is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wesker defends it well.
Flash is pressing down on Wesker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wesker is holding on for now.
Flash is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wesker sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
Flash is looking for a kimura but Wesker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Flash to get the leverage.
Wesker is trying to stand up here but Flash is controlling him well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wesker loads up on a big right hand but Flash slips the punch.
Wesker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wesker throws a right hand that Flash ducks under and follows up with a left that Flash also avoids with ease.
Flash misses with a takedown attempt - Wesker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wesker misses with a looping left.
Wesker thows a body shot but no joy.
Wesker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flash closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wesker.
Flash is looking to break free of the clinch but Wesker has double underhooks.
Wesker takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wesker cracks Flash with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A punch combination from Wesker misses.
Albert Wesker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wesker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Flash. That did some damage!
Jab, jab by Flash - just one landing.
Flash fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Flash shoots for a takedown but Wesker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Albert Wesker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Flash.
Wesker misses with a looping right.
Wesker throws a big shot that misses.
Flash bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Flash fails with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Flash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wesker.
Flash looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wesker is fending him off so far but Flash persists. Nope, Wesker circles away and we're back to standing.
Wesker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flash moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Flash shoots in looking for a takedown. Wesker tries to sprawl out of it but Flash keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wesker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wesker cracks a nice hook into Flash's ribs.
Jeff Flash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right-left combo lands from Wesker.
Wesker throws a right and a left that Flash avoids nicely.
Wesker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flash.
Wesker cracks Flash with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wesker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wesker throws a series of punches but Flash avoids them all with ease.
Wesker misses with a straight left.
Flash shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wesker as he avoids it easily.
Wesker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Flash counters with a nice double leg 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!
Flash is working for a kimura but Wesker is defending it quite comfortably.
Flash thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Flash comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wesker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Wesker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Misho Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ante Raos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raos comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Zagreb kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Misho Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ante Raos!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raos closes the distance and clinches.
Raos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raos pulls guard successfully.
Raos is working an open guard so Bang takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bang closes the distance and clinches up with Raos, looking for a takedown. Bang pushes Raos against the cage but Raos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Raos pushes Bang up against the cage in a clinch.
Raos manages to pull guard.
Raos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bang stops Raos from standing up.
Bang wants to control from the top but Raos keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raos controls Bang momentarily but Bang frees himself.
Bang has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Raos is proving hard to escape from.
Raos wants to stand up but Bang is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raos is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Raos has control of Bang's left arm, preventing Bang from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Raos can do anything to dispel that myth.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Raos closes the distance and clinches.
Bang looking to slow down the pace here.
Raos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raos looking for a takedown.
Raos pulls guard effortlessly.
Raos has Bang pulled in close to control his posture.
Bang wants to stand but Raos is controlling his posture from full guard.
Raos pushes Bang off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang tries to clinch
and Raos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Raos.
Raos misses with a knee to the head.
Raos jumps guard.
Raos wants to stand and escape but Bang is having none of it.
Bang wants to get up but he can't break Raos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bang stopping the sweep attempt from Raos.
Bang throws a big right hand that misses.
Raos wants to get back to his feet but Bang is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Raos is trying to control the position but Bang postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Raos wants to stand and escape but Bang is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Raos clinches up with Bang and pushes him back against the cage.
Raos prevents Bang from breaking the clinch.
Raos jumps into guard, dragging Bang to the mat.
Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raos is keeping the position for now.
Raos manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Raos controlling from the full mount.
Bang can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bang wants to hold on but Raos pushes him away.
Raos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Raos lands a heavy elbow.
Raos lands a heavy elbow.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ante Raos 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.
Bang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Raos.
Bang tries to clinch but Raos is having none of it.
Bang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Raos is fending him off so far but Bang persists. Nope, Raos circles away and we're back to standing.
Raos moves in looking to clinch but Bang pushes him off.
Raos fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Bang does no damage.
Raos takes the fight into the clinch.
Raos ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Raos no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bang wants to pass the guard but Raos is keeping the position.
Raos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Raos pushes Bang off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Raos drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bang is working an open guard so Raos takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bang keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Raos rushes Bang and presses him up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Raos lands with a light punch inside.
Raos drags the fight down to the ground.
Raos wriggles free and stands up.
Bang wants to clinch up but Raos keeps it at a distance.
Bang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Raos sprawls well. Raos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bang gets slowly back to his feet.
Raos has managed to clinch.
A short right from Raos on the inside.
Raos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bang.
Raos jumps guard.
Raos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Raos pushes Bang off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raos has closed the distance and engaged Bang in a clinch.
Raos lands a nice shot to the body.
Bang takes a shot to the head.
Raos manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Raos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Raos pushes Bang up against the cage in a clinch.
Raos tries to pull guard but Bang won't allow it.
Raos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Raos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raos prevents Bang from breaking the clinch.
Bang takes a shot to the head.
Bang looking to slow down the pace here.
Bang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bangs head.
Raos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bang just stands there and leans against the cage.
Misho Bang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ante Raos.
Raos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
Raos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raos jumps guard and drags Bang to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Raos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bang passes Raos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Raos makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Raos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Raos lands a right hand.
Raos gets through Bang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Raos avoids it.
Raos gets through Bang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice left hand lands by Raos.
Raos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bang wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raos jumps into guard, dragging Bang to the mat.
Raos managing to control the position.
Raos pushes Bang off and scrambles back to his feet.
Raos gets a clinch.
Raos is stalling here.
Raos landing knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raos lands a left hand.
Raos ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Raos no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Raos is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Raos scores with a shoulder strike.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ante Raos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bang tries to keep at a distance but Raos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Raos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Raos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Raos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bang darts in trying to clinch
and Raos counters with a takedown into side control.
Raos decides to stand back up. Raos steps back and let's Bang get back to his feet.
Bang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Raos rushes Bang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Raos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raos lands a right hand.
Raos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Raos lands an elbow that stopped Bang in his tracks for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Raos.
Raos content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Raos lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Raos.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raos successfully pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raos is looking to stand up but Bang isn't so interested in that idea.
Raos has his foot on Bang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bang works his way back into a safe position though.
Raos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raos with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Bang can't handle though.
Raos wants to stand and escape but Bang is having none of it.
Raos keeping moving, preventing Bang from controlling successfully.
Bang being controlled here momentarily.
Bang stands and steps away. Raos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ante Raos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
Raos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bang manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Raos passes into half guard.
Raos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Raos decides to return to a standing position.
Raos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Raos escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raos moves into range and clinches up with Bang.
Bang is looking to break free of the clinch but Raos has double underhooks.
Bang takes a shot to the head.
Raos lands an elbow that stopped Bang in his tracks for a moment.
Bang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Raos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Raos.
A short right from Raos on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from Raos on the inside.
Raos slowing the pace effectively.
Bang wants to get back to striking at distance but Raos won't allow it.
Raos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bang smiles and moves away.
Bang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bang stuffs the takedown.
No joy there for Raos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Misho Bang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raos is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bang.
Raos wants to control but Bang postures up.
Who's going to make the next move?
Bang decides to stand up, so the ref orders Raos to his feet.
Raos shoots in but Bang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Misho Bang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ante Raos.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Misho Bang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ante Raos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Raos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Raos somewhat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ante Raos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Raos 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ante Raos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mclovin Mclovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and a tope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mclovin 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bulls On Parade . tope has chosen Apaga mas nao bate as his entrance music. a tope is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 lbs
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169 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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Counter striker
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mclovin Mclovin !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, a tope!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
tope slaps away a takedown attempt from Mclovin , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown by tope or perhaps it was just good defense by Mclovin which made him look bad.
Mclovin shoots and misses
and tope counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mclovin won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Mclovin 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
tope in side control, just content to control the action for now.
tope is trying to get an arm triangle but Mclovin is defending well.
tope tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mclovin is trying to control tope's posture but tope avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
tope content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mclovin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
tope is looking for a kimura but Mclovin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for tope to get the leverage.
Mclovin looking for submissions off his back.
tope is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mclovin sees it coming and defends easily.
Mclovin is defending against the submission attempts here by tope.
tope looks gassed!
tope is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Mclovin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mclovin wants to control but tope is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
tope seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mclovin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
tope is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
tope is thwarting Mclovin 's attempts to control the position.
tope is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mclovin misses with a kick to the body.
Mclovin tries to clinch but tope is having none of it.
Mclovin is looking to clinch but tope is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from tope finds it's way through Mclovin 's defenses.
Mclovin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and tope counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mclovin Mclovin . That's going to take a lot out of him.
tope dodges the punch combination from Mclovin .
Mclovin misses with a body kick.
tope is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mclovin 's half guard.
Mclovin works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
tope thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mclovin trying to control the position.
Mclovin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. tope is aware though and is defending well.
tope drops back looking for a leg! Mclovin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mclovin manages to kick tope off! tope jumps back into Mclovin 's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mclovin is trying to keep tope in close.
tope drops back looking for a leg! Mclovin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mclovin manages to kick tope off! tope jumps back into Mclovin 's guard.
tope avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
tope looking to pass the guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
a tope dominated that round.
That's time! Mclovin 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
tope stuffs the takedown attempt from Mclovin . Mclovin gets slowly back to his feet.
Mclovin lands a with a good body shot.
tope misses with a takedown attempt - Mclovin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mclovin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. tope did well to prevent Mclovin getting side control.
tope is trying to maintain the position but Mclovin is very close to passing his half guard.
Mclovin wants to take a breather but tope is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
tope is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mclovin pulls his head out easily.
tope slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
tope looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
tope looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mclovin tries to free his leg and advance position but tope is retaining full guard.
tope escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mclovin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mclovin trying to control but tope is working from the bottom.
tope working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mclovin .
tope not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Mclovin thows a big elbow that misses.
Mclovin trying to control but tope is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A jab from tope misses.
tope misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mclovin .
Mclovin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
tope avoids a punch combination nicely.
tope scores a takedown into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
tope sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
tope goes for an armbar but Mclovin turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mclovin .
Mclovin trying to control the position from guard on top but tope is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
tope looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mclovin pushing down on tope's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
tope looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mclovin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
tope is looking to control Mclovin 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can tope avoid being mounted?
tope is trying to get back to full guard.
tope looking for submissions off his back.
Mclovin is working for a submission of some sort.
tope is looking for a sweep. Mclovin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but a tope will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Mclovin 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mclovin has a takedown stuffed.
tope throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mclovin 's waist but Mclovin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing tope off to one side.
Mclovin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mclovin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mclovin scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclovin lands with a nice combination. tope backs away looking to recover.
tope tries for a takedown but Mclovin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclovin shoots and misses
and tope counters with a single leg into guard. Mclovin didn't expect that.
tope got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mclovin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, tope has managed to get both his arms back between Mclovin 's legs - danger averted.
Mclovin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and tope defends well.
tope drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and tope jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mclovin is looking for a triangle but tope pushes his legs off easily.
tope trying to control the position from guard on top but Mclovin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
tope pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mclovin is keeping the position for now.
Mclovin has his foot on tope's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. tope works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
tope 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.
Mclovin is looking for a triangle but tope pushes his legs off easily.
Mclovin is trying to control the position but tope postures up.
Mclovin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
a tope has got the better of the ground game so far.
tope trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
tope drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and tope jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
tope trying to control but Mclovin is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mclovin moves in looking to clinch but tope pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
tope shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mclovin sprawls well. Mclovin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. tope gets slowly back to his feet.
Mclovin Mclovin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of a tope.
Mclovin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mclovin tries to clinch but tope is having none of it.
tope gets a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
tope is trying to control the action in half guard but Mclovin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
a tope is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mclovin actively working from the bottom here.
Mclovin missing with punches from the bottom.
tope content to control rather than advance.
Mclovin is trying to maintain the position but tope is very close to passing his half guard.
Mclovin Mclovin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
tope is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Mclovin is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). a tope!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between nate diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Keenan (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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185 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, nate diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Keenan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
diaz walks into a jab.
Keenan lands a body shot.
diaz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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.
diaz has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Keenan defend it? diaz steps over the head and cranks it - Keenan is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). nate diaz!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Supko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Supko comes to the cage accompanied by Maracaybo. Ben Supko has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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213 lbs
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220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Supko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Supko is looking to clinch.
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick and Supko moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Supko.
Supko loads up on a big right hand but Filipovic slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Supko.
Filipovic cracks Supko with an open hand slap.
Filipovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Filipovic wants to slow Supko down by chopping away at his legs.
Supko tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Supko doesn't manage to clinch there - Filipovic circles away.
Supko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Supko misses with a body kick.
Supko lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Mirko Filipovic has been cut.
Filipovic misses with a head kick.
Supko throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Filipovic tumbling to the canvas!
Filipovic is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filipovic is working an open guard so Supko takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Filipovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Supko finish him?
Supko cracks Filipovic with a left hook right on the temple and Filipovic goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Supko lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Filipovic is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ben Supko!
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