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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Harry Jostead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Koslof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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145 lbs
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137 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Jostead! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjorn Koslof! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice takedown defense from Jostead. No joy for Koslof on that attempt. Jostead swings for the body but Koslof moves out of range.
Jostead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koslof.
Koslof circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jostead misses with a takedown and Koslof counters with a nice uppercut. Koslof misses with a straight right. Jostead misses the body punch and Koslof counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jostead! Koslof throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Koslof with good strikes from the mount here! Koslof postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jostead looks a forlorn figure.
Koslof prevents Jostead from getting the reversal. Jostead is in a horrible position here. Koslof smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jostead is rocked! Jostead on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jostead tries to get out of the position. Koslof lands a nice shot to the head. Oh Jostead is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round. Jostead is trying desperately to improve position. A nice elbow there by Koslof. A big strike lands for Koslof! That's really hurt Jostead and he's turned his back - Koslof keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Koslof Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Koslof!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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164 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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, Chris Chapman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Christopher Stevenson! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A head kick misses from Chapman. Chapman misses with a takedown attempt - Stevenson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Chapman shoots in but Stevenson avoids the takedown attempt easily. Chapman fails with the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Chapman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Chapman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Chris Chapman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chapman. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stevenson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stevenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Chapman throws a head kick that misses. Stevenson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chapman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Christopher Stevenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Chapman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chapman shoots in but no luck this time. Stevenson forces Chapman back against the cage and clinches. Chapman stalling against the cage.
Chapman pulls guard. Stevenson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stevenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Chapman looks to clinch and Stevenson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stevenson. Chapman misses with a short punch on the inside. Stevenson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Chapman misses with a short punch on the inside. Chapman slows down the pace here.
Stevenson gets underhooks to prevent Chapman's takedown attempt.
Stevenson just leaning against Chapman, taking a breather. Stevenson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chapman misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chapman throws a punch but it's blocked by Stevenson. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Chapman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. The referee is keeping an eye on Stevenson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chapman misses with a body punch.
Chapman jumps guard but Stevenson stands there with Chapman around his waist. Chapman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chapman. Stevenson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chapman tries to score a body lock takedown but Stevenson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
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. Both guys are working to get underhooks. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Christopher Stevenson. Chapman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Stevenson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stevenson. Stevenson is stalling here.
Chapman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stevenson is keeping busy. Chapman has had enough of the clinch but Stevenson keeps him there for the moment. Stevenson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chapman.
Stevenson is stalling here.
Stevenson prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Christopher Stevenson will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chapman throws a head kick but Stevenson moves out of range.
Chapman misses with a head kick.
Chapman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Chapman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Stevenson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Chapman looking to stall.
Chapman lands a hook to the side of the head. Chapman slows down the pace here.
Stevenson blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chapman cracks Stevenson with a nice body shot. Stevenson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chapman jumps guard.
Chapman throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Chapman working for a triangle but Stevenson defends it easily.
Stevenson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chapman's guard.
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. Chapman thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Chapman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stevenson defends well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Chapman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Chapman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stevenson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Stevenson stands and steps away. Chapman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Chapman tries for a takedown but Stevenson circles away easily and Stevenson counters by moving into the clinch. Chapman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Chapman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Chapman tries to score a body lock takedown but Stevenson shows good agility there to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Chapman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Chapman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stevenson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Chapman wants to break free but Stevenson has control.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chapman. Chapman misses with a short punch on the inside. Chapman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chapman fails to pull guard.
Stevenson is pushing Chapman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Chapman manages to break the clinch.
Chapman tries for a takedown but Stevenson circles away easily and Stevenson counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Chapman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stevenson just stands there and leans against the cage. Chapman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Chapman dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Chapman swings for the body but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson closes the distance and clinches. Chapman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Stevenson stalling in the clinch.
Chapman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chapman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stevenson pulls him back up using the underhooks. Chapman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stevenson taking a breather. Chapman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Stevenson looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chapman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Chapman lands a hook that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards. Chapman tries for a takedown but Stevenson manages to get underhooks.
Stevenson effectively controlling the action here. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Christopher Stevenson. Stevenson blocks a head kick by Chapman.
Stevenson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Chapman clinches but Stevenson breaks the clinch and Stevenson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stevenson.
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. Stevenson is stalling here.
Chapman misses with a short punch on the inside. Chapman throws a head punch that misses. Chapman slows down the pace here.
Stevenson gets underhooks to prevent Chapman's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Chapman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Chapman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stevenson smiles and moves away.
Chapman misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chapman with a lazy takedown attempt and Stevenson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Chapman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chapman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Chapman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chapman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Stevenson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chapman's guard. Chapman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chapman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Chapman misses with some ground and pound and Stevenson recovers position to half guard. Chapman is looking for a kimura but Stevenson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chapman to get the leverage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Chapman throws a strike but Stevenson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Christopher Stevenson. I think Stevenson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29 Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Christopher Stevenson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Batteryus Teho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitv Poko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by jerry butler only the strong survive. Batteryus Teho has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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163 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good 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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Batteryus Teho! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitv Poko! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Poko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Poko throws a hook to the side of Teho's head but Teho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Poko throws out a loose jab but Teho uses good head movement to avoid it. Teho decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Poko trying to hold on to Teho's head to control him but Teho postures up.
Poko is not content to let Teho control the position. Poko trying to control here.
Poko tries to roll over but Teho keeps him under control. Teho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poko keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round. Poko moves into full guard.
Teho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Poko doesn't succeed with the takedown and Teho counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Poko's guard now. Poko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Teho is one step ahead there. Teho drops back, looking for a kneebar! Poko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Poko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Poko! Teho is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Poko off and has taken his back! Teho looking to hold on to the position here but Poko rolls and ends up regaining guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Poko wants to sweep but no luck. Teho tries to free his leg and advance position but Poko is retaining full guard. Teho postures up.
Poko has control of Teho's left arm, preventing Teho from doing any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Teho sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Poko's guard. Poko regains full guard. Nicely done. Teho tries to free his leg and advance position but Poko is retaining full guard. Teho trying to control the position from guard on top but Poko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Poko working a defensive guard here.
Poko tries to land a sweep but no joy. Teho 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Teho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poko swivels though and keeps the full guard. Teho is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. The fight stays on the outside here - Teho looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Teho circles away from the clinch attempt.
Teho shoots in for a double leg but Poko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Teho looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Poko throws a big shot that misses. Poko misses with a looping left. Poko stuffs the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Batteryus Teho. That's going to take a lot out of him. Teho moves away from the strike by Poko. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. A big right from Poko misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Batteryus Teho dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Poko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Teho to score an easy takedown into full guard. Teho stopping the sweep attempt from Poko. Poko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Poko might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Teho kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Teho stands and throws Poko's legs to the side, diving into side control. Teho tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Teho has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Teho tries for a kimura but Poko is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Poko wants to control but Teho postures up. Teho working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Poko tries to get back to half guard but can't. Teho tries for a kimura but Poko is defending well. Poko can't do much from the bottom here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Poko looks to score with a jab to the body but Teho is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Poko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Teho has his takedown stuffed and Poko counters with a lovely straight right hand! Poko missing with a left hand there. Teho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Poko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Teho. Poko misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Poko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Teho shoots in for a takedown but Poko shows good takedown defense. Poko throws a nice looking combination but Teho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Poko misses with a straight right. Poko tries to close the distance and clinch but Teho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Teho is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Poko's half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Poko is trying to stand back up but Teho is controlling him
Teho trying to pass the guard but Poko defending well. Poko wants to control but Teho is keeping busy.
Poko is not content to let Teho control the position. Poko preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Poko wants to control but Teho is keeping busy and won't allow it. Teho passes to full mount! Teho tries to control but Poko wriggling away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vitv Poko will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Teho shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Teho has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Poko keeping moving, preventing Teho from controlling successfully. Teho stopping the sweep attempt from Poko. Poko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Poko wants to stand and escape but Teho is having none of it. Teho pushes down on Poko's leg and manages to get into half guard. Teho is thwarting Poko's attempts to control the position. Teho is looking to advance position but Poko won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Poko wants to control but Teho is keeping busy.
Teho is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Poko reverses the position - he's now on top in Teho's guard. Teho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Poko manages to get himself to full guard.
Teho tries to free his leg and advance position but Poko is retaining full guard. Poko working a defensive guard here.
Teho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Teho drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Poko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Teho has Poko in his guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Poko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Poko trying to control the position from guard on top but Teho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Teho has his foot on Poko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Poko works his way back into a safe position though. Poko trying to control but Teho is working from the bottom. Poko wants to stand but Teho has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Poko drops back looking for a leg! Teho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Teho manages to kick Poko off! Poko jumps back into Teho's guard. Teho working for a triangle but Poko defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Teho seems keen to control Poko's posture. Teho keeping moving, preventing Poko from controlling successfully. Teho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Poko trying to control but Teho is working from the bottom. Teho wants to sweep but no luck. Poko wants to control from the top but Teho keeps moving. Poko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Teho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poko has managed to get both his arms back between Teho's legs - danger averted. Poko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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. Teho keeping moving, preventing Poko from controlling successfully.
Despite being in the dominant position, Vitv Poko just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Teho staying out of range there. Poko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Teho moves away from the strike by Poko. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Poko stuffs the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight! Batteryus Teho showed his dominance in that final round. I think Teho 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batteryus Teho!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Liam Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsatsu Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsatsu Gomi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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194 lbs
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195 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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam Gallagher! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tsatsu Gomi! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gallagher is looking to clinch. Gallagher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Gallagher darts in and clinches Gomi up against the cage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Gallagher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gomi is pushing Gallagher up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Gomi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gallagher gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gallagher. Gallagher lands with a left to the head. Gallagher avoids the elbow strike from Gomi, against the cage.
Gomi wants a takedown.
Gallagher managing to block the knees to the body from Gomi.
Gallagher has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gomi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Gomi is covering up but some of the strikes from Gallagher are getting through and doing damage.
Gallagher not allowing Gomi to control his hands. Gomi breaks Gallagher's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gomi wants to control from the top but Gallagher keeps moving. Gomi looking to pass the guard. Gallagher managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gallagher manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gomi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Gallagher not landing any meaningful shots this time. Gomi manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gomi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Gomi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gomi looks gassed! Gomi keeping full guard, as Gallagher tries to pass. Gallagher is looking to work some ground and pound but Gomi has wrist control. Gallagher is in close to Gomi's body, working some short punches and elbows. Gomi has a closed guard, preventing Gallagher from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gallagher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Gallagher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gomi works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Gallagher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Gomi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gallagher has passed into half guard!
Gallagher decides to stand up. Gomi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gallagher shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gallagher has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gomi's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gomi is desperately trying to improve his position but Gallagher has a good base and remains in mount. Gallagher avoids the attempt from Gomi to control. Gallagher working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gallagher fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gallagher landing punches. Gallagher landing strikes from the mount. Gallagher working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. A nice elbow there by Gallagher. Gomi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gallagher lands with some strikes. Gallagher has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gomi's face.
Gallagher lands a big shot there that rocks Gomi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gomi is trying desperately to improve position. Gomi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gallagher raining down shots from the mount! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gomi wants to hold on but Gallagher pushes him away. Gomi is trying to escape the mount.
Gallagher is in the full mount, landing strikes. Gallagher prevents Gomi from getting the reversal. Gallagher putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gallagher cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gallagher scores with a couple of good head shots there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Gallagher breaks from Gomi's wrist control and lands an elbow. Gallagher putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Gallagher lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gallagher in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Gallagher dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gallagher fails with a takedown attempt. Gallagher moves in looking to clinch but Gomi pushes him off. Gallagher tries to close the distance and clinch but Gomi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Gallagher has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gallagher misses with a short punch on the inside. A short left from Gallagher. Gomi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gallagher has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gallagher scores with an uppercut up the middle. Gallagher lands with a short head shot on the inside. Gomi blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Gomi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gomi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gallagher is keeping busy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gomi is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Gallagher has denied him. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Gallagher lands a hook that snaps the head of Gomi backwards. Gallagher works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Gallagher scoring with punches to the head and body. Liam Gallagher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Gallagher is working Gomi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Gomi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gomi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gallagher has passed into half guard!
Gomi wants to control the action here but instead Gallagher manages to pass to full mount! Gallagher lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gallagher connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gallagher postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gomi looks a forlorn figure.
Gallagher wants to control the pace but Gomi is squirming around nicely. Gallagher scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gallagher looking to control but Gomi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Gomi can't escape the position.
Gomi regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gallagher wants to stand up but Gomi has a hold of him and won't allow it. Gomi tries to roll over but Gallagher keeps him under control. Gallagher is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gomi sees it coming and defends easily. Gallagher is thwarting Gomi's attempts to control the position. Gomi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gallagher kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Gomi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gallagher scores with a couple of nice shots. Gomi trying to control here.
Gallagher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gomi can do to turn this around? Gallagher drops an elbow to the side of Gomi's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gomi is looking for a sweep. Gallagher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Gallagher will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Gomi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Gomi wants to control but Gallagher is keeping busy and won't allow it. Gallagher looks to land a strike but Gomi avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Gallagher tries to stand but Gomi is controlling from the bottom. Gallagher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gomi is on top in guard.
Gallagher is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Gallagher wants to get back to his feet but Gomi passes into half guard.
Gomi is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Gallagher has managed to free his arm - good work.
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. Gomi is looking for a kimura but Gallagher is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gomi to get the leverage. Gomi is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Gallagher has managed to free his arm - good work. Gallagher pushes Gomi off and gets back to his feet. Gallagher gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Gallagher lands a right hand. Gomi is looking to control Gallagher's arms but Gallagher gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gomi has his back to the cage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gomi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gallagher's brow. Gomi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Gallagher lands on the inside with an uppercut. Gallagher lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Gallagher tightens his grip and picks Gomi up, before dumping him to the ground. Gomi manages to land in guard. Gallagher stands up from Gomi's guard - Gallagher perhaps looking for a knockout. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gallagher wants to clinch up but Gomi keeps it at a distance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Gallagher dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gallagher slips a jab from Gomi. Gallagher wants to clinch. Gomi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big right from Gomi misses. Gallagher clinches up against the cage. Gomi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gallagher tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gallagher stalling against the cage.
Gomi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gomi blocking some punches.
Gomi missing with knees to the body.
Gallagher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gomi tries to land knees in the clinch but Gallagher avoids the damage to the body. Gomi throws an elbow but it misses.
Gallagher dodges an elbow strike from Gomi.
Gomi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gallagher smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Gomi throws an overhand right that lands on Gallagher's shoulder, as Gallagher tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gallagher gets in close and instigates a clinch. Gallagher lands with a right to the head. With the fighters up against the cage, Gomi throws an elbow but misses. Gallagher lands a body punch in the clinch. Gomi misses with an elbow strike.
Gallagher presses Gomi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Gallagher looking for a takedown. Gallagher lands a body punch. Gallagher lands an uppercut. Gomi looks to throw an elbow but misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomi. A nice left hand lands by Gallagher.
Gallagher throws an elbow that misses.
Gomi throws an elbow that misses.
Gallagher lands a nice uppercut. Gallagher works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Gallagher has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gallagher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Gomi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gallagher. Gomi is looking for a triangle but Gallagher pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gallagher distracts Gomi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Gomi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gallagher defends well. Gallagher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gomi works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Gomi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Gallagher working some strikes from top position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Gallagher feints and as Gomi raises his hands in defense, Gallagher changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Gallagher won't allow Gomi to sweep him here. Gomi working a defensive guard here.
Gallagher preventing the sweep. Gomi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gallagher lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Gallagher with a flurry of punches that miss. Gomi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gomi has his foot on Gallagher's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gallagher works his way back into a safe position though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Gallagher wants to clinch up but Gomi keeps it at a distance. Gomi throws a lazy right hand but Gallagher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Gallagher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gomi paws at him with a jab and circles away. Gomi thows a body shot but no joy. Tsatsu Gomi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gomi swats away the attempt to clinch by Gallagher. Gallagher wants to clinch up but Gomi keeps it at a distance. Gallagher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gomi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Gomi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gallagher. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Gallagher. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gomi scores with a takedown into Gallagher's guard. Gomi slips nicely into half guard. Gallagher is trying to stand.
Gomi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gomi is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gallagher still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gallagher has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Liam Gallagher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Gomi is looking for a sweep. Gallagher looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight! Liam Gallagher showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gallagher, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27 Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Gallagher!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between haki zavos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sun Shine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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177 lbs
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, haki zavos! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sun Shine! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Shine keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
zavos blocks a head kick by Shine.
zavos blocks a head kick by Shine.
Shine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shine throws a head kick that zavos semi-blocks.
Excellent takedown into side control there by zavos. zavos controls the position from side control. zavos tries to move to full mount but Shine actually manages to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. zavos is taking a breather. Shine says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
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. zavos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Shine wants to get back to his feet. zavos moves into full mount! Shine won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round. zavos tries to control but Shine wriggling away. Shine wants to try and get back to his feet.
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. zavos content just to control the position here. zavos fails to move to back control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sun Shine will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
zavos keeps the fight on the outside. haki zavos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Shine tries to clinch up but zavos circles away and keeps his distance. Shine scores with a jab to the jaw. Shine lands a body shot.
Shine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Shine connects with the punch. Shine misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Shine lands but zavos takes it in his stride. Shine ducks down and throws a hook to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Shine tries to clinch but zavos is having none of it. zavos takes one to the chin there. Shine doesn't manage to clinch there - zavos circles away.
Shine clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. zavos tries to score a body lock takedown but Shine shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Shine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of zavoss head. Shine lands a nice elbow. Shine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shine working zavos over with knees to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Shine connects with a knee to the head.
zavos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shine with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Shine with a knee to the head.
Shine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through zavos's defenses. Shine looks to throw an elbow but misses. zavos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for haki zavos. That's going to take a lot out of him. Shine gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from zavos.
Shine landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shine crunches a lovely knee into zavos's ribcage. Shine lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A knee to the head by Shine.
Shine is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Shine looking to throw knees to the head but zavos is blocking nicely.
Shine just leaning against zavos, taking a breather. zavos fails to pull guard.
Shine lands an elbow inside. Shine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shine looking to throw knees to the head but zavos is blocking nicely.
Shine stops a takedown attempt from zavos.
zavos tries to pull guard but Shine won't allow it.
Shine scores with a knee to the head.
zavos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shine gets underhooks to prevent zavos's takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Shine.
Shine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
zavos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
zavos tries for a takedown but Shine manages to get underhooks.
Shine working zavos over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. zavos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shine just stands there and leans against the cage. Shine lands an elbow inside. Shine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through zavos's defenses. zavos jumps guard but Shine stands there with zavos around his waist. zavos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shine lands an elbow that stopped zavos in his tracks for a moment. Shine pushes zavos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. zavos takes an elbow to the temple. zavos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shine gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Shine working zavos over with knees to the body. A knee to the head by Shine.
A nice left hand lands by Shine.
zavos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shine landing knees to the head.
Shine scores with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Shine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
zavos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shine smiles and moves away.
Shine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by zavos. zavos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shine pinned against the cage. Shine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Sun Shine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Shine wants to clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. zavos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shine sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten zavos somewhat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sun Shine 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. This is the final round!
Shine closes the distance and clinches. zavos can't get the takedown.
Shine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through zavos's defenses. Shine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shine lands a nice elbow. Knees to the body from Shine.
Nice elbow from Shine. zavos takes an elbow to the temple. Shine lands with a light punch inside. Shine displaying some good clinch control by pressing zavos up against the cage. Shine lands a knee to the head.
zavos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shine fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shine tries to clinch but zavos is having none of it. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Shine lands with a hook. zavos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Sun Shine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Shine doesn't manage to clinch there - zavos circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shine looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Shine has zavos up against the cage in a clinch.
Shine is pushing zavos up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. zavos takes an elbow to the forehead. Shine lands an elbow inside. Shine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A short uppercut from Shine. Shine landing knees to the head.
Shine lands a left hand that snaps the head of zavos backwards. Shine lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shine connects with a nasty looking knee right to zavos's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shine obliges. Shine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but zavos blocks it with crossed arms. Shine missing with knees to the body.
zavos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shine pulls him back up using the underhooks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for haki zavos. That's going to take a lot out of him. Shine misses with a knee to the head. Shine throws a knee to the head but misses.
zavos avoids the elbow strike from Shine, against the cage.
Shine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shine wants to stall.
zavos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shine fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shine has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Shine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Shine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but zavos blocks it with crossed arms. zavos jumps guard but Shine stands there with zavos around his waist. zavos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
zavos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shine just stands there and leans against the cage. zavos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shine smiles and moves away.
Shine darts in and clinches zavos up against the cage. Shine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of zavos backwards. Shine prevents the takedown attempt.
Sun Shine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Shine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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. Shine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Shine connects with a knee to the head.
Shine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Shine lands an elbow that stopped zavos in his tracks for a moment. Shine tries to land a knee to the head but zavos blocks with his arms.
zavos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shine just stands there and leans against the cage. zavos tries to pull guard but Shine won't allow it.
Shine connects with a knee to the head.
zavos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shine gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shine lands an elbow that stopped zavos in his tracks for a moment. haki zavos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Shine lands an elbow inside that zavos shrugs off. zavos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shine is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Shine lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shine lands a damaging elbow.
And that's the end of the fight! Sun Shine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Shine 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 James Glass scores the fight 26:30 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sun Shine!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fergal Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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177 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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Fergal Rock! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Troy Barnes! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice sprawl there from Barnes as Rock shoots in. Barnes lands with a cross.
It looks like Fergal Rock has been cut. Barnes cracks a nice hook into Rock's ribs. Barnes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barnes swivels and escapes. Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fergal Rock. That's going to take a lot out of him. Barnes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Rock drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Rock. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Rock closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barnes to the mat! Barnes manages to get full guard. Rock is breathing heavily. Barnes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Barnes throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Rock postures up. Barnes has his feet on Rock's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Rock feints and as Barnes raises his hands in defense, Rock changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Rock landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Barnes looking to control.
Barnes wants to stand and escape but Rock is having none of it. Rock drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barnes dives on top into guard. Barnes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Rock keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass. Barnes's corner is telling him to maintain position. Rock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes. Barnes is pushing down on Rock's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rock is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through. Rock is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rock avoid being mounted? Barnes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Barnes throwing shots but Rock is blocking nicely. Barnes thows a huge punch but Rock dodges it nicely.
Barnes throwing shots but Rock is blocking nicely. Rock is not content to let Barnes control the position. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Rock is in trouble now - Barnes has advanced to mount! Rock working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The referee warns Rock that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Barnes looking to control but Rock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Barnes controlling from the full mount. Barnes prevents Rock from getting the reversal.
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. Barnes scoring with strikes but Rock is staying in there. Rock holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Barnes tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Barnes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Rock is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action. Rock is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount. Rock regains half guard. Rock wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Barnes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rock with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Rock is looking for a sweep. Barnes 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.
Troy Barnes dominated that round. The cut man is working on Fergal Rock's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Barnes slaps away a takedown attempt from Rock, before circling back to the center of the mat. Barnes moves into range and clinches up with Rock. Barnes lands an uppercut. Barnes manages to break the clinch.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barnes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rock takes a shot right to the bread basket. Rock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Rock fails with a takedown attempt. Barnes throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rock takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barnes lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Rock falls backwards - clearly groggy! Barnes dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Barnes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jirka Fukala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karel Krakemheds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krakemheds has chosen Werewolf in london as his entrance music. The key to victory for Jirka Fukala has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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183 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good kicks
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jirka Fukala! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Karel Krakemheds! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Krakemheds tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fukala swivels and escapes. Fukala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krakemheds. Krakemheds fails in his attempt to clinch. Horrible takedown by Krakemheds or perhaps it was just good defense by Fukala which made him look bad. Krakemheds blocks a jab. Fukala takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Krakemheds misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fukala takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Krakemheds wants to clinch up but Fukala keeps it at a distance. Fukala lands a jab. The fight stays on the outside here - Krakemheds looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Fukala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fukala drops Krakemheds with a beautiful combination! Krakemheds stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fukala is looking for the KO!
Krakemheds is rocked!
It looks like Karel Krakemheds has been cut. A big left from Fukala misses. Krakemheds is still on wobbly legs! Can Fukala finish him? Nice jab there from Fukala.
That's one minute gone in the round. Krakemheds ducks under a wild hook from Fukala. Krakemheds throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fukala. Krakemheds throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice uppercut lands for Fukala. That snapped Krakemheds's head back.
A slow jab from Fukala misses its intended target. Krakemheds ducks under a wild hook from Fukala. Krakemheds seems to have recovered his senses. Krakemheds drops his hands momentarily and Fukala takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Fukala throws a shot from downtown. Krakemheds moves away and avoids it. Krakemheds shoots in but no luck this time. Jirka Fukala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karel Krakemheds. Krakemheds gets a takedown into half guard. Krakemheds looks gassed! Fukala slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Fukala trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fukala looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Krakemheds looking to pass the guard. Krakemheds trying to control but Fukala is working from the bottom. Krakemheds wants to pass the guard but Fukala is keeping the position. Fukala trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Fukala is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fukala with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Fukala wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krakemheds keeps working. Krakemheds slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Fukala postures up in Krakemheds's guard and throws a big left but Krakemheds blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fukala wants to control from the top but Krakemheds keeps moving. Fukala throws a strike but Krakemheds rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fukala keeping moving, preventing Krakemheds from controlling successfully. Krakemheds trying to move into half guard but instead Fukala has managed to sweep! Fukala throwing strikes from guard but Krakemheds blocks nicely. Krakemheds escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fukala gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Fukala throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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. Fukala postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Fukala advances position into side control! Fukala cracks Krakemheds with a big elbow. Fukala lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Fukala scoring with punches and elbows. Fukala tries for a kimura but Krakemheds is defending well. Fukala looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Krakemheds is avoiding damage well.
Krakemheds gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Krakemheds gets back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Fukala showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Fukala trying to control the position from guard on top but Krakemheds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jirka Fukala dominated that round. The cut man is working on Karel Krakemheds's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Krakemheds misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krakemheds looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. The fight stays on the outside here - Krakemheds looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Fukala throws a jab when Krakemheds was well out of range. Fukala connects with a single shot there. A telegraphed right hand from Fukala misses the target. Fukala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krakemheds sees it coming and avoids it easily. Krakemheds throws the kick towards the body but Fukala avoids it. Krakemheds tries a head kick but it misses.
Karel Krakemheds is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A chopping leg kick lands by Krakemheds. A shot to de liver by Fukala. Beautiful body shot. Fukala throws a lazy right hand but Krakemheds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Krakemheds fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fukala. Krakemheds takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Fukala is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round. Krakemheds lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Krakemheds is breathing heavily. Krakemheds rushes Fukala and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Krakemheds misses with a short punch on the inside. Krakemheds creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Krakemheds manages to break the clinch.
Fukala scores with a jab. Krakemheds acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Krakemheds shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Krakemheds throws a head kick but Fukala moves out of range.
Jirka Fukala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Krakemheds moves away from the strike by Fukala. Krakemheds takes a body punch but keeps moving. Krakemheds has a takedown stuffed. Krakemheds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Fukala scores with a body shot.
Fukala connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Krakemheds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fukala. Krakemheds tries to clinch there but Fukala circles away.
Krakemheds ducks right into an uppercut from Fukala. Fukala displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krakemheds. Jirka Fukala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karel Krakemheds. Nice shot by Fukala. Fukala works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Krakemheds dodges the punch combination from Fukala.
Fukala bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Fukala throws a jab but it's blocked by Krakemheds. Krakemheds throws the kick towards the body but Fukala avoids it. Krakemheds shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fukala as he jumps to the side. Fukala throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Krakemheds on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Krakemheds with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fukala to score with a decent uppercut. Krakemheds shoots in for a double leg but Fukala sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Fukala lands with a cross. The fighters circle momentarily. Fukala darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Nice cross by Fukala. Fukala swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Krakemheds. Fukala scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Fukala throws a lazy right hand but Krakemheds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Fukala avoids a kick to the body.
Krakemheds throws a push kick but Fukala slaps the foot to one side. Krakemheds blocks a jab. Fukala thuds his right hand into Krakemheds's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Krakemheds is looking to clinch but Fukala is avoiding it.
Krakemheds drops his hands momentarily and Fukala takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fukala leaves Krakemheds with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Fukala misses with a jab, cross combination.
Krakemheds displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fukala throws out the jab. Fukala misses with a hook. Krakemheds ducked under it nicely. Fukala avoids the head kick by Krakemheds.
Fukala lands an overhand right. Fukala connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Fukala works Krakemheds's body with a nice hook. 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! Krakemheds moves away from the strike by Fukala. Krakemheds moves out of range as Fukala strikes. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Fukala missing with a left hand there. Krakemheds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Krakemheds doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Fukala loads up on a big right hand but Krakemheds slips the punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jirka Fukala dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Karel Krakemheds's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Krakemheds changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fukala tries to avoid it but Krakemheds manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fukala to the ground. Fukala escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Fukala misses with a few strikes there.
Fukala smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Krakemheds throws a head kick that misses. Krakemheds tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Fukala lands a really nice looking cross but Krakemheds seems unphased.
Fukala slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Krakemheds looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Fukala misses the jab. Fukala connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice body punch from Fukala. Karel Krakemheds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fukala throws the left hand but Krakemheds avoids the punch easily. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Krakemheds needs to keep his hands up - Fukala had a free shot at his head there. Fukala with a nice cross. Fukala throws a hook but Krakemheds avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Krakemheds blocks a jab. Krakemheds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Krakemheds plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Fukala throws a jab when Krakemheds was well out of range. Fukala looks for the body kick but Krakemheds saw that one coming. Krakemheds has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Fukala jabbing away but nothing is landing. Krakemheds shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fukala as he avoids it easily. Fukala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Krakemheds shoots for a takedown but Fukala saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Jirka Fukala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karel Krakemheds. Krakemheds takes a shot right to the bread basket. Krakemheds takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fukala comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Fukala catches Krakemheds with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Fukala lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fukala connects with a looping right hand.
Fukala moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Fukala moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Fukala gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Krakemheds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Krakemheds is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Fukala is controlling Krakemheds's posture. Fukala trying to keep a closed guard but Krakemheds is proving a slippery customer.
Fukala is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Krakemheds wants to control from the top but Fukala keeps moving. Krakemheds preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Krakemheds has closed the distance and engaged Fukala in a clinch.
Krakemheds tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fukala smiles and moves away.
Krakemheds fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Karel Krakemheds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Krakemheds is looking to clinch but Fukala is avoiding it.
Fukala displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krakemheds. Krakemheds walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Krakemheds shoots for a double leg takedown but Fukala sprawls well. He's pushed Krakemheds's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Jab from Fukala. Krakemheds takes one to the side of the head.
Fukala throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Krakemheds takes a shot right to the bread basket. Fukala connects with a crisp jab. Jirka Fukala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Fukala keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fukala lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krakemheds at a distance.
Krakemheds walks into a jab. A jab from Fukala finds it's way through Krakemheds's defenses. Krakemheds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Decent striking displayed by Fukala there. Krakemheds changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fukala tries to avoid it but Krakemheds manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fukala to the ground. Fukala escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Jirka Fukala showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fukala, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27 Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jirka Fukala!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Calzattrounewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Brone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brone is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by FINLANDIA by Jean Sibelius. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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196 lbs
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189 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Calzattrounewis! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Jason Brone! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Brone walks into a stiff left hand from Calzattrounewis.
It looks like Jason Brone has been cut. Brone takes a swing at Calzattrounewis's ribcage but misses. Brone slips a straight right by Calzattrounewis. A leg kick checked by Calzattrounewis. Brone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Calzattrounewis circles away. Calzattrounewis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Calzattrounewis just misses with a punch to the body.
Brone closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. The fighters circling - Calzattrounewis throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Calzattrounewis misses with a looping left. Brone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Calzattrounewis pinned against the cage. Calzattrounewis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Joe Calzattrounewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Calzattrounewis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. 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! Calzattrounewis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brone moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Calzattrounewis connects with a nice looking jab.
Brone throws a leg kick but Calzattrounewis moved away. Calzattrounewis with a nice cross. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brone.
Calzattrounewis throws a leg kick but Brone checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice uppercut lands for Brone. That snapped Calzattrounewis's head back.
Calzattrounewis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brone will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Calzattrounewis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calzattrounewis misses with a few strikes there.
Calzattrounewis throws a right hand that Brone ducks under and follows up with a left that Brone also avoids with ease. Calzattrounewis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Calzattrounewis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brone is looking to slow Calzattrounewis down with leg kicks. Calzattrounewis misses with a looping right. Calzattrounewis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Calzattrounewis checks a low kick from Brone. Calzattrounewis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brone scores with a decent looking hook. Brone throws a low kick but it's checked well by Calzattrounewis. Calzattrounewis throws a combination. Brone tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Brone staying out of range there. Brone slips a jab and a cross from Calzattrounewis.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Calzattrounewis throws a hook to the side of Brone's head but Brone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Calzattrounewis pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Brone feints and then cracks Calzattrounewis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Calzattrounewis down. Calzattrounewis throws a sloppy body shot
and Brone counters with a good low kick that Calzattrounewis was not able to check. Calzattrounewis stuns Brone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Calzattrounewis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brone. Calzattrounewis throws a good cross that connects.
Brone staying out of range there. Brone throws a leg kick which misses Calzattrounewis's front leg but catches the back leg as Calzattrounewis tries to avoid it. Calzattrounewis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Calzattrounewis misses with a hook to the body
and Brone counters with a leg kick. Calzattrounewis is breathing heavily. Calzattrounewis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Brone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Brone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Calzattrounewis throws a combination that misses and Brone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Brone lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A swing and a miss from Calzattrounewis. Calzattrounewis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brone counters with a three punch combo that has Calzattrounewis backing up. Calzattrounewis nods at Brone to acknowledge the strikes. Calzattrounewis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Brone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Calzattrounewis misses with a combination
and Brone counters with a takedown into side control. Brone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! The referee asks Brone politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Brone prefers to stall for the moment though. Brone trying to control the position but Calzattrounewis is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Brone landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Calzattrounewis takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Brone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Brone postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Calzattrounewis is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Brone is controlling him well. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Brone in side control, throwing shots but Calzattrounewis defends. Brone wants to control but Calzattrounewis is keeping him busy. Brone staying calm. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joe Calzattrounewis will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Jason Brone'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.
A slow jab from Calzattrounewis misses its intended target. Calzattrounewis missing with a left hand there. Brone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Nice uppercut there from Calzattrounewis. Calzattrounewis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brone. Brone keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Calzattrounewis's head. Calzattrounewis wants to get back to his feet but Brone is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Brone passes Calzattrounewis's left leg - he's now in half guard. Brone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Calzattrounewis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brone thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Calzattrounewis to regain full guard. Brone won't allow Calzattrounewis to get back to his feet. Brone throws a big right hand that misses. Brone passes easily into side control. Nice work. Brone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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. Calzattrounewis regains half guard there - taking advantage of Brone's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. Brone is looking to take a break and control but Calzattrounewis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Brone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brone connects with a nice short shot to Calzattrounewis's temple. Brone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brone passes to full mount! Brone punching from mount but Calzattrounewis doing a good job of avoiding damage.
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. Calzattrounewis is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Brone trying to control but he's not successful this time. Brone goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Calzattrounewis turns into him and now he's in Brone's guard.
Calzattrounewis postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Brone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Jason Brone's cut. 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. And we move into the final round!
Calzattrounewis misses the body punch and Brone counters with a leg kick. Brone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calzattrounewis.
Calzattrounewis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brone's head. Brone takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Calzattrounewis misses with a double jab
and Brone counters with a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Brone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A jab lands there for Brone. Brone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. A low kick from Calzattrounewis is predictable there and Brone counters with an inside leg kick. A left and a right from Calzattrounewis both land. Nice combination.
That has opened up Jason Brone's cut even more. Brone drives through with a takedown into guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Brone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Brone looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Calzattrounewis is looking to stand up but Brone isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brone wants to control from the top but Calzattrounewis keeps moving. Brone is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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. Brone is looking to work some ground and pound but Calzattrounewis has wrist control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Calzattrounewis misses with a combination
and Brone counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Brone ducks under a wild hook from Calzattrounewis. Brone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Calzattrounewis. Joe Calzattrounewis is winning the standup battle so far. Calzattrounewis misses the body punch and Brone counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Calzattrounewis's guard now. Calzattrounewis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Brone looking to pass the guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Brone trying to control the position from guard on top but Calzattrounewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Calzattrounewis wants to get back to his feet but Brone is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Brone thows a big elbow that misses. Brone wants to control from the top but Calzattrounewis keeps moving. Brone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Calzattrounewis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Calzattrounewis misses with a hook to the body
and Brone counters with a single leg into guard. Calzattrounewis didn't expect that. Brone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Brone wants to control from the top but Calzattrounewis keeps moving. Calzattrounewis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Brone drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Brone seems to have locked his on tight now - Calzattrounewis screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Brone, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jason Brone!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nori Borec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borec comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Carl orff - o fortuna kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Nori Borec 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hector Garcia! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nori Borec! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Garcia throws a body punch but Borec moves out of range. Borec throws a wild body kick that Garcia sees coming a mile off. Borec pushes Garcia away with a front kick. Garcia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Borec throws a push kick but Garcia slaps the foot to one side. A head kick misses from Borec. Borec bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Garcia pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Garcia misses with a hook. Borec throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Borec lands a high kick!
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Borec. Garcia is breathing heavily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Borec throws a sloppy head kick and Garcia moves out of range easily. Borec lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Hector Garcia has been cut. Nice defenses there by Borec. Borec lands a head kick!
Borec keeps Garcia at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Borec.
Nice straight punches there by Borec. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Borec.
Garcia is rocked! Garcia drops his hands momentarily and Borec needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Garcia just on the top of the head. Garcia drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Garcia - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nori Borec!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Layne Staley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bull comes into the arena with The Last Shadow Puppets blaring out of the sound system. Staley has chosen Alice in Chains - No Excuses as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Bull! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Layne Staley! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bull lands a jab. A big left from Bull misses. Staley missing with a left hand there. Bull was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bull moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. A left lands for Bull. Bull lands a glancing blow to the side of Staley's head. Bull throws out a powerful jab. Staley blocks a low kick nicely. Staley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bull cracks Staley with a good jab. Terry Bull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. 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! A big left from Staley misses. Staley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Bull throws a sloppy head kick and Staley moves out of range easily. Bull wants to clinch up but Staley keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bull cracks Staley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Bull misses the jab. Staley walks into a jab. Staley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Bull misses with a wild combination.
Staley looks to land a left hand but Bull moved out of range nicely. Bull throws a lazy right hand but Staley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bull throws a right and a left that both miss. Bull thows a body shot but no joy. Staley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Staley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Layne Staley has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A combination from Bull does no damage. Staley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bull throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Staley throws a jab but it's blocked by Bull. Bull throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Staley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bull won't be happy with that. Bull tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Staley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Staley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Bull regains half guard. Bull manages to get to full guard.
Bull working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bull controlling the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Staley trying to control the position from guard on top but Bull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Staley content to stall in guard here. Bull is trying to keep Staley in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Staley advances to half guard. Staley passes to side control. Staley tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Bull tries to improve position but can't. Bull wants to control but Staley postures up. Bull tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Staley presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Staley goes for an armbar but Bull turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bull. Bull has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Bull stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Staley swivels though and keeps the full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Bull dominated that round. The cut man is working on Layne Staley's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Staley takes a body punch but keeps moving. A combination from Bull does no damage. Staley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bull throws out the jab. Bull digs a good body shot into Staley's ribs. Staley blocks a jab. No joy there for Staley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bull showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Staley.
Terry Bull is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Staley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Staley moves away from the strike by Bull. Nice jab there from Bull. Bull darts in and clinches Staley up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bull stops a takedown attempt from Staley.
Bull misses with an elbow over the top. Staley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bull is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Staley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bull gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Terry Bull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Layne Staley. Bull is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Staley takes a knee to the side of the body. Staley is breathing heavily. Bull scores a nice knee to the body.
Staley takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bull gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Bull is struggling to control the position. Bull with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bull tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Staley avoids it. Staley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bull pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bull is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Bull tries to land knees in the clinch but Staley avoids the damage to the body. Bull lands with a light punch inside. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Bull lands a damaging elbow. Bull throws a head punch that misses. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bull here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Staley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bull is leaning against Staley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Bull tries to land a knee to the head but Staley blocks with his arms.
Bull putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Staley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Bull connects with a knee to the head.
Staley has Bull pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bull manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Bull working Staley over with knees to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bull has Staley pressed against the cage.
Bull working Staley over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bull connects with a knee to the head.
Bull missing with knees to the body.
Bull pushes Staley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Bull has Staley pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Staley. Bull is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Staley is keeping busy. Bull misses with a knee strike.
Staley turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Staley manages to end up in side control. The ground and pound from Staley seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Bull tries to bench press Staley off him but Staley keeps the position. Staley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Staley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Bull sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bull pushes Staley off looking to stand but Staley dives back in and keeps control.
Staley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Well, if Staley is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bull wants to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Bull dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Layne Staley'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!
Staley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bull. Staley throws a hook but Bull blocks it. Bull swings away with a body shot that misses
and Staley counters with a left to the body. Bull blocks a jab. Terry Bull is winning the standup battle so far. Bull looks to land a right hand but Staley moved out of range. Staley circles away from the clinch attempt and Staley counters with a right hand to the body. Staley thuds a left hand into Bull's body. Staley dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Staley lands with a nice combination. Bull backs away looking to recover. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Good standup being displayed there by Staley as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. Staley darts in and out, connecting with a jab. A jab from Staley finds it's way through Bull's defenses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Excellent takedown into side control there by Staley.
Bull is rocked! Staley in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Bull is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Layne Staley!
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