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VFC 44: Invader PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Galdikas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Street (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Derek Street will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonas Galdikas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Derek Street!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Street looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Street misses with a few strikes there.
Galdikas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Street looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Street trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Galdikas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Galdikas stands and throws Street's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Street prevents Galdikas from improving position.
Street regains half guard.
Galdikas tries to pass to full mount but Street defends it.
Galdikas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Galdikas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Galdikas lands with a punch from half guard.
Galdikas working over Street with some ground and pound. Street looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Street works his way to full guard. Good work.
Street looking for a sweep. Not yet Street, not yet.
Street wants to stand but Galdikas is controlling the position.
Street trying to keep a closed guard but Galdikas is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Street tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Street keeping moving, preventing Galdikas from controlling successfully.
Street throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Galdikas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Street with a lazy takedown attempt
and Galdikas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Street is in trouble now - Galdikas has advanced to mount!
Street tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Street throwing hammer fists to the chest of Galdikas. What's that going to do exactly?
Galdikas content just to control the position here.
Galdikas lands a big shot there that rocks Street but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Galdikas blocks Street's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galdikas prevents Street from getting the reversal.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Galdikas landing strikes, looking to finish!
Galdikas lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galdikas controlling from the full mount.
Galdikas lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Street hang on?
Street throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Galdikas working the ground and pound effectively.
Galdikas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Street is squirming around, avoiding Galdikas's attempts to control the action.
Galdikas won't let Street get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Galdikas landing strikes, looking to finish!
Galdikas pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Street tries to hold on but Galdikas pushes him away.
Galdikas landing strikes from the mount and Street is in trouble!
Street slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Galdikas is breathing heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Street manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Street thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Street not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Galdikas wants to pass the guard but Street is keeping the position.
Street trying to keep a closed guard but Galdikas is proving a slippery customer.
Street tries to strike from the bottom.
Street wants to sweep but no luck.
Galdikas chips away with some ground and pound.
Galdikas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Street with a poor takedown
and Galdikas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jonas Galdikas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Street.
Galdikas wants to pass to mount but Street is defending the position.
Street is trying to maintain the position but Galdikas is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Street is looking for a sweep. Galdikas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Street is trying to stand.
Street missing with punches from the bottom.
Street has hold of Galdikas's hands but Galdikas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Galdikas passes to side control.
Street is looking for a sweep.
Street prevents Galdikas from moving into mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Street is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Galdikas cracks Street with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Street manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Galdikas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Galdikas scores with a nice right hand.
Galdikas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Galdikas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Galdikas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Street tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee warns Street that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Street really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Street wants to control but Galdikas is having none of it.
Galdikas with shots to the head and body - Street looks very uncomfortable down there.
Galdikas fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Street is rocked!
Galdikas breaks from Street's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Street is still in real trouble! Can Galdikas finish him?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Street tries to lock up and control but Galdikas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Street regains half guard.
Street wants to get back to full guard.
Street seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galdikas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Galdikas prevents Street from improving his position.
Street misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Street missing with punches from the bottom.
Galdikas content to control rather than advance.
Street is trying to maintain the position but Galdikas is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galdikas stalling.
Galdikas wants to pass to mount but Street is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Street is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Street misses with a takedown
and Galdikas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to de liver by Galdikas. Beautiful body shot.
Street shoots and misses
and Galdikas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Street's guard.
Street trying to strike off his back.
Galdikas passes into half guard.
Galdikas working over Street with some ground and pound. Street looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Street is looking to improve his position.
Street is not content to let Galdikas control the position.
Street punching from the bottom.
Street tries to roll over but Galdikas keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galdikas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Street!
Street is trying to escape the mount.
Street wants to hold on but Galdikas pushes him away.
Street is in a horrible position here. Galdikas smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Galdikas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Galdikas with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Galdikas cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Galdikas lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Galdikas controlling from mount.
Street gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Street is trying to get back to full guard.
Galdikas passes into side control, despite Street's attempt to control the position.
Street is working to avoid the ground and pound but Galdikas connects with a decent elbow.
Street is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Street manages to work his way to half guard, despite Galdikas's best efforts.
Galdikas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Galdikas blocks the strikes from Street.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Street is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Street punching from the bottom.
Jonas Galdikas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Galdikas passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Galdikas dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Street misses with a series of wild punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Street, as that shot connected.
Street misses with a takedown
and Galdikas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Street won't be happy with that.
Street is looking to regain half guard here but Galdikas keeps moving and retains side control.
Street taking a bit of punishment here - Galdikas scoring with strikes.
Galdikas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Street has escaped the position, nice work there.
Street is not content to let Galdikas control the position.
Street is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galdikas trying to control the action but Street is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Street is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Galdikas has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Street takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Galdikas cracks Street with a big elbow.
Street throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Galdikas lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Street down.
A lull in the action here as Galdikas stalls from top position.
Street is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Galdikas has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Street takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Street is looking for a sweep.
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.
Galdikas working the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here.
Galdikas working away.
Street pushes Galdikas away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Galdikas gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Galdikas controls the position.
Street is trying to buck Galdikas off.
Street struggling a bit here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Galdikas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Galdikas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Street 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.
Galdikas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Street is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Street keeping moving, preventing Galdikas from controlling successfully.
Galdikas wants to pass the guard but Street is keeping the position.
Street throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Galdikas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Street wants to sweep here but Galdikas controlling him for the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A combination from Street does no damage.
Street tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Street tries to bum rush Galdikas with a series of wild strikes but Galdikas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Galdikas slaps away a takedown attempt from Street, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Galdikas scores with a hook to the body. Street takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Galdikas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Street on the side of the head.
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.
Galdikas looks to score with a jab to the body but Street is just out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Galdikas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Street with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Galdikas to score with a decent uppercut.
Galdikas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Street can do to turn this around?
Galdikas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Galdikas showed some decent athleticism there.
Galdikas slips a nice elbow through Street's hands, connecting with Street's forehead.
Galdikas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Street keeps working.
Galdikas works his foot free and advances to mount.
Street tries to lock up and control but Galdikas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Street is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Derek Street has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Galdikas lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Street hang on?
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonas Galdikas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Galdikas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonas Galdikas!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Jojo III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Denham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jojo III comes to the cage accompanied by Joey Joe Joe Jr Shabadoo. Denham has chosen Primal Scream - Miss Lucifer as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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210 lbs
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203 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Joey Jojo III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Robbie Denham!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jojo III shoots in for a takedown but Denham shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jojo III is looking to clinch.
Denham keeps the fight on the outside.
Jojo III lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jojo III looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Denham is fending him off so far but Jojo III persists. Nope, Denham circles away and we're back to standing.
Jojo III is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Denham keeps the fight on the outside.
Denham looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jojo III wants to clinch.
Jojo III tries a head kick but it misses.
Jojo III looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Denham swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Denham looks to score with a jab to the body but Jojo III is just out of range.
Denham keeps the fight on the outside.
Jojo III tries to clinch up.
Jojo III closes the distance and clinches.
Jojo III scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Jojo III.
Denham on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jojo III landing knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Denham's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jojo III landing knees to the body.
Jojo III lands a nice elbow.
Jojo III creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Denham's defenses.
Jojo III tries to land knees in the clinch but Denham avoids the damage to the body.
Denham is looking to break free of the clinch but Jojo III has double underhooks.
Jojo III tries to land a knee to the head but Denham blocks with his arms.
Denham drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jojo III gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Denham tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jojo III obliges.
Denham takes a knee right on the jaw!
Denham looks gassed!
Jojo III prevents a takedown attempt there.
Joey Jojo III has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie Denham.
Jojo III is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jojo III landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Denham takes an elbow to the temple.
Jojo III landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jojo III lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jojo III gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jojo III with a knee to the head.
Jojo III lands an elbow inside.
Jojo III utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jojo III lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jojo III lands an elbow that stopped Denham in his tracks for a moment.
Jojo III lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jojo III landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jojo III obliges.
Jojo III landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jojo III scores with a knee to the head.
Jojo III lands an elbow inside that Denham shrugs off.
Jojo III gets underhooks to prevent Denham's takedown attempt.
Jojo III using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jojo III with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Denham is looking to break free of the clinch but Jojo III has double underhooks.
Jojo III lands an elbow just above Denham 's eye.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jojo III obliges.
Jojo III tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Denham avoids it.
Jojo III lands an elbow that stopped Denham in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denham managing to block the knees to the body from Jojo III.
Jojo III pushes off an throws an elbow but Denham leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jojo III scores a nice knee to the body.
Denham is working for takedown but Jojo III is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jojo III lands an elbow inside.
Jojo III gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jojo III landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jojo III comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Denham is looking to break free of the clinch but Jojo III has double underhooks.
Jojo III gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jojo III unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jojo III connects with a nasty looking knee right to Denham's face.
Jojo III creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Denham's defenses.
Jojo III lands a nice elbow.
Denham takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jojo III misses with a knee to the head.
Denham looking for a takedown.
Jojo III lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jojo III.
Denham tries to score a body lock takedown but Jojo III shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jojo III with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jojo III tries a knee to the head but Denham blocks it.
Jojo III tries to land knees in the clinch but Denham avoids the damage to the body.
Denham goes for a takedown attempt but Jojo III pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jojo III drives through and clinches with Denham against the cage.
Jojo III crunches a lovely knee into Denham's ribcage.
Jojo III working Denham over with knees to the body.
Jojo III lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jojo III using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Denham has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jojo III tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Denham avoids it.
Jojo III prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jojo III scores with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jojo III obliges.
Jojo III throws a knee to the head but misses.
Denham goes for a takedown attempt but Jojo III pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jojo III scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Jojo III dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jojo III will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Denham displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jojo III.
Jojo III dives in and grabs Denham's left leg, looking for a takedown. Denham pushes down on Jojo III's head and hops out.
Jojo III tries for a takedown but Denham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Jojo III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Denham ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jojo III misses with a jab, cross combination.
Denham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jojo III wants to clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Denham fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jojo III checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jojo III is looking to clinch.
Denham tries to keep at a distance but Jojo III has taken the fight into the clinch.
Denham takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jojo III using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Denham tries to score a body lock takedown but Jojo III shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Denham is breathing heavily.
Denham lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jojo III is looking for a sweep. Denham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jojo III moves into full guard.
Jojo III 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.
Denham trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jojo III's guard.
Jojo III is looking for a triangle but Denham pushes his legs off easily.
Denham wanted to stand there but Jojo III had control of the position.
Jojo III looking for a triangle here. Denham is fighting it but it looks tight! Jojo III pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Denham is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joey Jojo III!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Neville Champman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Ovechkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Ovechkin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Neville Champman's chin.
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161 lbs
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165 lbs
9 - 7 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Neville Champman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Alexander Ovechkin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ovechkin tries to keep at a distance but Champman has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for Champman to work.
Ovechkin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ovechkin lands with a light punch inside.
Ovechkin wants to get back to striking at distance but Champman won't allow it.
Ovechkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Champman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Champman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ovechkin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Champman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Champman leaning against his opponent.
Champman is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ovechkin can't fight it off and eventually Champman manages to take the fight to the floor. Ovechkin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Champman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Champman stopping the sweep attempt from Ovechkin.
Ovechkin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Champman is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovechkin working for submissions but it's allowed Champman to get to half guard.
Champman not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Champman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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. Champman connects with a nice short shot to Ovechkin's temple.
Ovechkin is looking to improve his position.
Champman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Champman wants to take a breather but Ovechkin is having none of it.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Neville Champman just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Ovechkin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Neville Champman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Ovechkin.
Ovechkin throws a lazy right hand but Champman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ovechkin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Champman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ovechkin has gone for a leg lock! Champman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ovechkin's guard.
Ovechkin looks gassed!
Champman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Champman trying to control the position from guard on top but Ovechkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champman advances position into side control!
Champman remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Ovechkin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Champman gets full guard.
Ovechkin postures up.
Champman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ovechkin.
Ovechkin slips nicely into half guard.
Champman moves into full guard.
Champman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ovechkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Champman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ovechkin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Champman pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Champman 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.
Champman prevents Ovechkin from improving his position.
Ovechkin is pressing down on Champman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Champman wants to control from the top but Ovechkin keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neville Champman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ovechkin shoots in and bounces Champman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Champman wants to sweep but no luck.
Champman controlling Ovechkin's posture.
Champman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ovechkin.
Champman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ovechkin stops Champman from standing up.
Ovechkin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Champman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovechkin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Champman shoots in for a takedown but Ovechkin shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ovechkin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ovechkin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Champman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ovechkin's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Champman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Champman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ovechkin keeps working.
Ovechkin actively working from the bottom here.
Neville Champman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ovechkin is breathing heavily.
Ovechkin wants to improve his position but Champman is controlling well.
Champman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ovechkin punching from the bottom.
Champman is taking a breather. Ovechkin 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Champman'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.
Ovechkin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Champman wants to control but Ovechkin is keeping him busy.
Ovechkin tries to roll over but Champman keeps him under control.
Ovechkin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ovechkin is looking for a sweep. Champman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Champman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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.
Ovechkin tries for a takedown but Champman circles away easily
and Champman counters with a takedown into side control.
Champman slows the pace down.
Ovechkin regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neville Champman dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Champman clinches up with Ovechkin and pushes him back against the cage.
Champman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Champman presses Ovechkin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ovechkin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Champman smiles and moves away.
Ovechkin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Champman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ovechkin's guard now.
Ovechkin being controlled here, momentarily.
Ovechkin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Champman defends well.
Ovechkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Champman stays in close to Ovechkin's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champman passes Ovechkin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Champman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Neville Champman just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Ovechkin ducks right into an uppercut from Champman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovechkin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Champman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ovechkin's guard now.
Neville Champman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Ovechkin.
Champman preventing the sweep.
Champman wants to control from the top but Ovechkin keeps moving.
Champman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ovechkin is keeping the position for now.
Champman forces his way into half guard.
Champman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Champman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Champman is trying to control. Ovechkin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ovechkin wants to get back to full guard.
Champman controlling the action here.
Alexander Ovechkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Neville Champman just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Champman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Champman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ovechkin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Champman controlling his opponent.
Champman looking to control but Ovechkin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ovechkin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Champman controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neville Champman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Champman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neville Champman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Moses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Magnuson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Magnuson's choice of entrance music: Thus Spake Zarathustra. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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20
197 lbs
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187 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Moses!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnus Magnuson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magnuson lands with a hook. Moses tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Magnuson throws a series of punches but Moses moves out of range.
Magnuson tries to clinch but Moses is having none of it.
Moses avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magnuson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moses swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moses circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moses uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magnuson.
Moses swats away the attempt to clinch by Magnuson.
Magnuson is looking to clinch.
Magnuson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magnuson tries to clinch there but Moses circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnuson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Magnuson is looking to clinch.
Magnuson throws a right and a left that Moses avoids nicely.
Magnuson throws out a loose jab but Moses uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magnuson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnuson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magnuson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magnus Magnuson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moses takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Moses decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Moses looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Magnuson is trying to get back to full guard.
Magnuson pushes Moses off looking to stand but Moses dives back in and keeps control.
Moses passes to full mount!
Magnuson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Moses looking for a guillotine from mount but Magnuson is having none of it.
Magnuson regains half guard.
Magnuson tries to roll over but Moses keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnuson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Magnuson.
Moses scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magnuson 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.
Moses pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magnuson is keeping the position for now.
Magnuson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moses wants to control from the top but Magnuson keeps moving.
Magnuson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moses trying to control but Magnuson is working from the bottom.
Moses sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Magnuson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnuson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magnuson is looking to escape.
Moses throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Moses working the head and body with strikes.
Moses is looking for a kimura here.
Magnuson looking for submissions off his back.
Magnuson looks gassed!
Magnuson pushes Moses off and gets back to his feet.
Moses avoids the body shot from Magnuson.
Magnuson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moses is trying hard to land a takedown here. Magnuson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moses drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moses thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Moses 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.
Magnuson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Magnuson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Moses controls his leg.
Magnuson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moses regains full guard. Nicely done.
Moses trying to control the position.
Moses looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magnuson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Magnuson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Moses to see if he's OK.
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 Mark Moses will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Magnuson wants to clinch up but Moses keeps it at a distance.
Magnuson thows a body shot but no joy.
Magnuson throws a body punch but Moses moves out of range.
Magnuson wants to clinch.
Magnuson misses with a wild body shot.
Magnuson is looking to clinch but Moses is avoiding it.
Magnuson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moses swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magnuson throws a body punch but Moses moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnuson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moses.
Moses steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magnuson.
Moses fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Magnuson doesn't manage to clinch there - Moses circles away.
Magnus Magnuson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Magnuson.
Moses closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Magnuson to the mat! Magnuson manages to get full guard.
Moses lands a couple of elbows.
Magnuson wants to stand up but Moses is controlling him.
Moses wants to control from the top but Magnuson keeps moving.
Magnuson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moses manages to get himself to full guard.
Moses is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magnuson defends well.
Moses is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magnuson is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moses working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magnuson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magnuson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magnuson throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnuson advances to half guard.
Magnuson stands up from half guard.
Magnuson is looking to clinch but Moses is avoiding it.
Magnuson wants to clinch.
Magnuson tries to clinch up.
Magnuson has Moses up against the cage in a clinch.
Magnuson breaks the clinch.
Magnuson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Magnuson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moses paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Magnuson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnuson throws a series of punches but Moses avoids them all with ease.
Magnuson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Moses rather than just go for the knockout.
Moses avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magnuson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magnuson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magnuson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moses swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moses closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Magnuson to the mat! Magnuson manages to get full guard.
Moses with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Moses pushes down on Magnuson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Moses has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Magnuson is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moses frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Magnuson working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moses has control of Magnuson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Magnuson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Magnuson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Moses prevents Magnuson from improving his position.
Magnuson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Moses postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Magnuson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moses 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.
Moses trying to control but Magnuson is working from the bottom.
Magnuson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mark Moses will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Magnuson tries to clinch up.
Magnuson missing with a left hand there. Moses was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moses swats away the attempt to clinch by Magnuson.
A combination from Magnuson does no damage.
Moses circles away from the clinch attempt.
Magnuson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magnuson throws a right hand that Moses ducks under and follows up with a left that Moses also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnuson tries to clinch up.
Moses swats away the attempt to clinch by Magnuson.
Magnuson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moses paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magnuson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnuson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magnuson tries to close the distance and clinch but Moses swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magnuson wants to clinch up but Moses keeps it at a distance.
Moses keeps the fight on the outside.
Magnuson tries to clinch there but Moses circles away.
Magnuson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moses decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Moses is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Magnuson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Moses trying to control the action but Magnuson is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magnuson looking for submissions off his back.
Magnuson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnuson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moses is pressing down on Magnuson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Magnuson is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Magnuson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Moses throwing strikes but missing.
Magnuson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moses defends it easily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Moses shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Moses can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Magnuson is looking to escape.
Magnuson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moses is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Magnuson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Magnuson working to try and regain half guard.
Moses tries to control but Magnuson wriggling away.
Mark Moses overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magnuson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Moses.
Magnuson is squirming around, avoiding Moses's attempts to control the action.
Magnuson working to try and regain half guard.
Moses working the ground and pound effectively.
Magnus Magnuson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnuson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Moses has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Magnuson's face.
Magnuson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Moses trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Moses is really struggling to control Magnuson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Magnuson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Moses working for a submission but Magnuson is keeping him at bay.
Magnuson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moses looking to control but Magnuson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Magnuson is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Moses showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moses, 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 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Moses!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Valjakkala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fiodor Stavrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valjakkala comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash - Folsom Prison Blues. Fiodor Stavrov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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270 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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224 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
Good chin |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Juha Valjakkala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fiodor Stavrov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stavrov misses with a wild combination.
Valjakkala throws a looping overhand right but Stavrov ducks down to avoid it.
Valjakkala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stavrov scores with a jab. Valjakkala acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Valjakkala moves into range and clinches up with Stavrov.
Stavrov breaks from the clinch.
Juha Valjakkala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valjakkala fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valjakkala wants to clinch.
Valjakkala tries to clinch but Stavrov is having none of it.
Valjakkala throws a hook but Stavrov avoids it easily.
Stavrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valjakkala.
Valjakkala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stavrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Valjakkala.
Valjakkala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stavrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Valjakkala.
Jab, jab by Stavrov - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stavrov digs a good hook to Valjakkala's body.
Valjakkala wants to clinch up but Stavrov keeps it at a distance.
Stavrov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stavrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Juha Valjakkala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valjakkala throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stavrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valjakkala is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stavrov fails to land with a series of punches.
Valjakkala throws a big shot that misses.
Stavrov digs a good body shot into Valjakkala's ribs.
Stavrov misses with a series of wild punches.
Stavrov misses with a series of wild punches.
Stavrov fails to land with a series of punches.
Stavrov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stavrov lands in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stavrov trying to control but Valjakkala is working from the bottom.
Stavrov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stavrov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stavrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Valjakkala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stavrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Valjakkala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stavrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stavrov lands a couple of elbows.
Valjakkala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stavrov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Valjakkala wants to stand but Stavrov is controlling the position.
Valjakkala keeping moving, preventing Stavrov from controlling successfully.
Stavrov stops Valjakkala from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stavrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valjakkala is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stavrov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Valjakkala jabs Stavrov right on the nose. Stavrov blinks but takes it well.
Valjakkala tries to clinch up.
Stavrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valjakkala scores with a shot to the body.
Valjakkala throws a sloppy body shot
and Stavrov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valjakkala keeping moving, preventing Stavrov from controlling successfully.
Stavrov wants to pass the guard but Valjakkala is keeping the position.
Stavrov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Valjakkala, up you get!
Valjakkala doesn't manage to clinch there - Stavrov circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stavrov works Valjakkala's body with a nice hook.
Stavrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valjakkala at a distance.
Stavrov lands a lovely overhand right.
Valjakkala takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stavrov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valjakkala looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Valjakkala walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Valjakkala closes the distance looking to clinch
and Valjakkala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Stavrov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stavrov fails with a takedown attempt.
Valjakkala wants to clinch
and Stavrov counters with a left to the body.
Stavrov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valjakkala moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fiodor Stavrov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stavrov jabs at Valjakkala's body.
Stavrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stavrov jabs at Valjakkala's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valjakkala looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Valjakkala misses with a jab to the body
and Stavrov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Valjakkala thinking.
Valjakkala moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stavrov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Valjakkala. Valjakkala circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Valjakkala on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Valjakkala takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stavrov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valjakkala defends it nicely.
Stavrov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stavrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oooh a lovely combination from Stavrov sends Valjakkala down but not out. Stavrov dives into side control looking to finish.
Stavrov is working Valjakkala over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stavrov landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stavrov is trying to get an arm triangle but Valjakkala is defending well.
Stavrov grinds an elbow into Valjakkala's temple.
Valjakkala is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Stavrov cracks Valjakkala with a big right hand but Valjakkala just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Valjakkala taking a bit of punishment here - Stavrov scoring with strikes.
Valjakkala is trying to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Valjakkala's face as Stavrov controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stavrov is putting a hurting on Valjakkala here, landing some big shots from side control.
Stavrov looks up at the clock and then as Valjakkala takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Stavrov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Stavrov working the body and head with strikes.
Stavrov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Valjakkala tries to buck Stavrov off but Stavrov is having none of it.
Valjakkala can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stavrov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Valjakkala knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Valjakkala is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Stavrov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Stavrov stands up.
Valjakkala falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stavrov counters with a one-two to the body.
Valjakkala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stavrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valjakkala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stavrov.
Stavrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Stavrov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stavrov lands the left hand.
Valjakkala tries to clinch up
and Stavrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valjakkala keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fiodor Stavrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stavrov ducks under a wild hook from Valjakkala.
Stavrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valjakkala moves away.
Valjakkala misses with a double jab
and Stavrov counters with a nice body shot.
Stavrov throws a series of punches but Valjakkala moves out of range.
Valjakkala closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stavrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valjakkala clinches but Stavrov breaks the clinch
and Stavrov counters with a straight right hand.
Valjakkala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stavrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stavrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Stavrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valjakkala.
Valjakkala pushes Stavrov up against the cage in a clinch.
Stavrov has had enough of the clinch but Valjakkala keeps him there for the moment.
Valjakkala tries to score a body lock takedown but Stavrov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stavrov goes for a takedown attempt but Valjakkala pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Juha Valjakkala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fiodor Stavrov.
Stavrov throws a series of punches but Valjakkala avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fiodor Stavrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Valjakkala tries to clinch up but Stavrov circles away and keeps his distance.
Valjakkala wants to clinch up but Stavrov keeps it at a distance.
Stavrov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stavrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stavrov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valjakkala on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stavrov throws a looping overhand right but Valjakkala ducks down to avoid it.
Stavrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stavrov misses with a takedown attempt - Valjakkala sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Valjakkala is looking to clinch.
Valjakkala misses with a combination
and Stavrov counters with a nice body shot.
Valjakkala looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valjakkala tries to clinch
and Stavrov counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valjakkala moves in looking to clinch but Stavrov pushes him off.
Valjakkala wants to clinch
and Stavrov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Valjakkala!
Stavrov is landing with some decent strikes but Valjakkala is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Stavrov with good strikes from the mount here!
Valjakkala is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stavrov breaks from Valjakkala's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Stavrov lands a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stavrov is landing with some decent strikes but Valjakkala is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Valjakkala is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Stavrov has control of Valjakkala's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Valjakkala regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Stavrov cracks Valjakkala with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Valjakkala is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stavrov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Stavrov with a couple of short strikes.
Stavrov unloading with bombs!
Stavrov looking to finish Valjakkala with some ground and pound. This is bad for Valjakkala!
Stavrov content just to control the position here.
Valjakkala bucks up and throws Stavrov to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Stavrov scores with a hook.
Juha Valjakkala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valjakkala stuffs the takedown.
Juha Valjakkala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fiodor Stavrov.
Valjakkala falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stavrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch lands to the side of Valjakkala 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valjakkala tries to clinch up.
A slow jab from Valjakkala misses its intended target.
Stavrov throws a lazy right hand but Valjakkala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valjakkala walks into a stiff left hand from Stavrov.
Nice straight punches there by Stavrov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stavrov.
Stavrov lands a nice hook to Valjakkala's body. Valjakkala takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Valjakkala connects with the punch.
Stavrov looks for a takedown but Valjakkala sprawls well.
Stavrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valjakkala is looking to clinch but Stavrov is avoiding it.
Valjakkala slips a jab and a cross from Stavrov.
Stavrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valjakkala tries to clinch
and Stavrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Valjakkala listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Valjakkala jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Juha Valjakkala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stavrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Valjakkala falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stavrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stavrov.
Valjakkala is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stavrov is controlling him well.
Stavrov trying to control the action but Valjakkala is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stavrov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Valjakkala!
Valjakkala swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiodor Stavrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stavrov 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fiodor Stavrov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cody Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Barkley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogers comes to the cage accompanied by Get up. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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270 lbs
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cody Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Barkley!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barkley looks for a takedown but Rogers sprawls well.
Barkley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rogers tries to avoid it but Barkley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rogers to the ground. Rogers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rogers slaps away a takedown attempt from Barkley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cody Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Barkley.
Barkley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rogers as he jumps to the side.
Rogers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Charles Barkley has been cut.
Barkley shoots in looking for a takedown. Rogers tries to sprawl out of it but Barkley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rogers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barkley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barkley throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rogers was covering up waiting for the punch and Barkley finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Barkley is looking to work some ground and pound but Rogers has wrist control.
Rogers working a defensive guard here.
Barkley won't allow Rogers to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rogers manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barkley has Rogers in his guard.
Rogers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barkley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barkley is looking for a triangle but Rogers pushes his legs off easily.
Barkley trying to control the position.
Rogers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barkley on the ground.
Barkley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barkley looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rogers has picked Barkley up and slammed him! Barkley can't keep hold of the triangle and Rogers manages to pass to side control!
Barkley looks gassed!
Barkley on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers stands up and beckons Barkley to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barkley fails to land the takedown.
Rogers scores with a hook to the body. Barkley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barkley tries to move into range but Rogers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barkley takes one on the button.
Rogers takes the fight into the clinch.
Rogers is trying to break the clinch but Barkley has him pressed against the cage.
Rogers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barkley.
Rogers lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rogers.
Rogers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barkley is defending well for now.
Barkley is working for takedown but Rogers is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rogers taking a breather.
Rogers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barkley is rocked!
Rogers throws a big uppercut that drops Barkley! More strikes from Rogers and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Barkley lies dazed against the cage as Rogers celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Rogers!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ric Flair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flair comes into the arena with Ric Flair Intro blaring out of the sound system. Davis has chosen The Who - Baba O'Riley as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ric Flair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Davis!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flair moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Davis scores with a takedown into Flair's guard.
Flair working for a triangle but Davis defends it easily.
Flair keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Flair striking off his back but it's not causing Davis any problems.
Flair manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Davis is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Flair lands a heavy elbow.
Flair trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Flair is really struggling to control Davis but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Davis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Flair controlling his opponent.
Davis slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flair pulls his head out easily.
Davis taking some punishment here, with Flair in his half guard.
Flair wants to take a breather but Davis is having none of it.
Davis tries to roll over but Flair keeps him under control.
Flair takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Flair is trying to control the action in half guard but Davis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Flair sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Davis defending well though.
Davis wants to get back to full guard but Flair has passed into side control.
Flair controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Davis is looking to improve his position but Flair isn't that keen on the idea.
Flair working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Flair looking to control and managing it successfully.
Flair working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Flair working Davis over with strikes here.
Davis is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flair raining down shots from the mount!
Flair lands with some strikes.
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!
Davis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Flair can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Davis is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Flair cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis wants to control but Flair is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ric Flair dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Flair fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Flair misses with a looping right.
Flair looks for a takedown but Davis sprawls well.
Flair displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davis throws out the jab.
Flair takes a jab right on the kisser.
Davis clinches up against the cage.
Davis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Davis breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Davis.
Flair bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ric Flair overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Davis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Flair wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Davis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Flair off and has taken his back!
Flair is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is trying to stick to Flair's back but Flair is turning into Davis. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Davis's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Flair.
Flair keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Davis's head.
Flair 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.
Davis working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Flair has passed into half guard!
Flair wants to control but Davis is keeping him busy.
Davis wants to sweep but Flair has passed to side control!
Flair tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Flair is trying to get an arm triangle but Davis is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis struggling a bit here.
Davis is trying to get back to half guard.
Flair working the head with strikes.
A control attempt from Davis but he's now mounted!
Flair tries to control but Davis wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flair prevents Davis from getting the reversal.
Flair content just to control the position here.
Davis tries to hold on but Flair pushes him away.
Davis is squirming around, avoiding Flair's attempts to control the action.
Flair controlling from mount.
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.
Davis is working to get back to half guard.
Davis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Davis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flair controlling the pace for now.
Flair lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ric Flair dominated that second round.
That's time! Flair's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Davis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flair.
Davis misses with a series of wild punches.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Flair.
Flair waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davis.
Flair pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Davis throws a right hand that Flair ducks under and follows up with a left that Flair also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flair ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
Flair scores a takedown into full mount!
Flair prevents Davis from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flair cracks Davis with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Davis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Flair lands a big shot there that rocks Davis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Flair lands with some strikes.
Flair fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Davis tries to hold on but Flair postures up.
Craig Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flair trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Davis is trying desperately to improve position.
Flair looking to control and managing it successfully.
Davis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Flair controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis is squirming around, avoiding Flair's attempts to control the action.
Davis is working to get back to half guard.
Flair avoids the attempt from Davis to control.
Flair raining down shots from the mount!
Davis tries to hold on but Flair pushes him away.
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.
Flair lands a big shot there that rocks Davis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Davis wants to hold on but Flair pushes him away.
Davis is squirming around, avoiding Flair's attempts to control the action.
Davis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Flair dominating with strikes here.
Flair looking to control but Davis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ric Flair is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Davis tries to lock up and control but Flair gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Flair takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Davis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ric Flair showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Flair, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ric Flair!
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FIGHT
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bret Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hart kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Sharpshooter. Machida has chosen For Whom The Bell Tolls as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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205 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bret Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machida throws a head kick but Hart moves out of range.
Hart tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hart throws a series of punches but Machida avoids them all with ease.
Hart misses with a straight right.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hart moves away.
Hart misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Machida manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Machida has control of Hart's left arm, preventing Hart from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hart being controlled here momentarily.
Hart preventing the sweep.
Hart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machida trying to strike off his back.
Hart wants to pass the guard but Machida is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Machida can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hart wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
Hart has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hart misses with a body shot.
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.
Machida staying out of range there.
Machida lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hart misses with a shot to the body
and Machida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hart shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machida defends it nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Machida.
Machida misses with a head kick.
Hart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart avoids the head kick by Machida.
Hart throws a looping overhand right but Machida ducks down to avoid it.
Hart shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hart misses with a shot to the body
and Machida counters with a head kick.
Hart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machida misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hart lands with a right hand.
Machida takes a swing at Hart's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart tests Machida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machida slips a jab and a cross from Hart.
Hart tests Machida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hart misses with a leg kick
letting Machida counter with a right hand.
Machida checks a leg kick.
Hart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machida.
Machida throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hart misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Machida counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it.
Machida throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Machida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hart looks to land a combination but Machida avoids it well.
Machida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hart.
Hart gets the takedown into side control.
Machida tries to buck Hart off but Hart is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Machida's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Machida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hart. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Machida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hart keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hart looking for submissions off his back.
Hart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Machida controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hart is staying active underneath Machida, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hart is trying to control but can't.
Hart tries to roll over but Machida keeps him under control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hart has a takedown stuffed.
Machida blocks a jab.
Machida is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hart rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Hart misses the target.
Hart throws a left and a right that both miss
and Machida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hart takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Machida falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hart counters with a nice double leg into side control. Machida won't be happy with that.
Hart throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Machida is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida is trying to control Hart's posture but Hart avoids it.
Hart postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hart in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sloppy strikes there by Hart.
Hart controlling the position.
Hart wants to control but Machida is keeping him busy.
Machida looking for a sweep but Hart has passed into full mount! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lyoto Machida will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Machida looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hart misses with a jab to the body
and Machida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hart connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hart clobbers Machida with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fighters circling - Hart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Machida.
Machida blocks a jab.
Hart takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart gets a takedown into half guard.
Hart wants to pass to mount but Machida is defending the position.
Machida controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hart throwing shots but Machida is blocking nicely.
Machida controlling the position well.
Hart throwing shots but Machida is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart is trying to control. Machida wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Machida desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Machida is trying to get back to full guard.
Hart thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hart tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida is looking to chop away at Hart's legs.
A big right from Hart misses.
A head kick by Hart misses
letting Machida counter with a right hand.
Hart lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hart misses with a hook to the body
and Machida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hart thinking.
Hart keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hart lands a two punch combo.
Hart lands with an overhand left.
Lyoto Machida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Hart misses
and Machida counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hart throws a lazy right hand but Machida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machida slips under a jab from Hart.
Lyoto Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hart blocks a head kick by Machida.
Machida throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bret Hart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hart takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A shot to the body from Machida misses
and Hart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Machida misses with a body kick.
Hart tries to clinch but Machida is having none of it.
Hart misses with a body punch
and Machida counters with a good low kick that Hart was not able to check.
Machida staying out of range there.
Hart is looking to clinch.
Hart shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machida as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hart misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hart.
Hart lands with a nice body punch.
Hart scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Machida can't do much from the bottom here.
Machida sneaks back into half guard.
Machida trying to hold on to Hart's head to control him but Hart postures up.
Hart not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hart stalling away here and it's allowed Machida to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hart looking to pass the guard.
Hart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hart wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
Machida working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hart.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart won't allow Machida to sweep him here.
Hart is stalling in the full guard.
Machida is looking to sweep but instead, Hart has passed into half guard.
Machida trying to hold on to Hart's head to control him but Hart postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hart throws a sloppy body shot
and Machida makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lyoto Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hart looks to land a combination. Machida sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hart tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Machida swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Machida.
Hart throws a head kick that misses.
Machida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hart misses with a combination
and Machida counters with a straight right hand.
Machida scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Machida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hart dodges the punch combination from Machida.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hart decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Machida trying to control here.
Hart looks to land a strike but Machida avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Machida working a defensive guard here.
Hart trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hart thows a big elbow that misses.
Hart is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Machida has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hart is working away from the top position though.
Hart is trying to control. Machida wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hart is taking a breather. Machida 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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Machida keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hart seems to be working for a kimura but Machida defends the submission attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hart sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Machida defending well though.
Hart scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Machida avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hart.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hart falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machida counters with a low kick, right behind Hart 's knee.
Hart misses with a body punch
and Machida counters with a head kick. That will keep Hart thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart slips a straight right by Machida.
Machida throws a right hand that Hart ducks under and follows up with a left that Hart also avoids with ease.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hart showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machida.
Machida misses with a looping left.
Machida throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hart counters with a nice double leg into side control. Machida won't be happy with that.
Hart in side control, throwing shots but Machida defends.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida can't do much from the bottom here.
Hart misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bret Hart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machida struggling a bit here.
Machida is looking for a sweep.
Machida defending against the ground and pound.
Lyoto Machida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hart working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bret Hart showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Machida 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Machida!
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FIGHT
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