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GFL 46 : Up In Smoke PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tiny Timmy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Puciato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiny Timmy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Greg Puciato!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Puciato sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Timmy misses with a takedown attempt - Puciato sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Timmy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Puciato but Puciato pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiny Timmy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timmy shoots in looking for a takedown. Puciato tries to sprawl out of it but Timmy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Puciato manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Timmy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Puciato sprawls well. Puciato wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Timmy gets slowly back to his feet.
Timmy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Puciato's waist but Puciato gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Timmy off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Timmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puciato scores with a takedown into Timmy's guard.
Puciato trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Puciato trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Timmy could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Puciato throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Timmy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Puciato defends well.
Timmy is breathing heavily.
Puciato with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Timmy keeping moving, preventing Puciato from controlling successfully.
Puciato must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Puciato loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Puciato in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Puciato working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Timmy had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Puciato is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Timmy Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Puciato's back instead.
Puciato trying to control the action but Timmy just sinks the hooks in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Timmy manages to miss with strikes from the back.
I really don't envy Puciato right now.
Puciato really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Timmy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Timmy looking for the choke from the back.
Timmy avoiding Puciato 's attempts to control his hands.
Puciato might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Timmy kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmy has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Puciato tries to break free.
Puciato covering up well under a series of strikes from Timmy.
Puciato turns into Timmy and is now in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puciato stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Timmy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Timmy thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Puciato postures up in Timmy's guard and throws a big left but Timmy blocks it.
Puciato tries to free his leg and advance position but Timmy is retaining full guard.
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.
Puciato trying to control but Timmy is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Timmy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Puciato to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Timmy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Puciato defends well.
Puciato makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Timmy 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.
Puciato tries to free his leg and advance position but Timmy is retaining full guard.
Timmy looking to control.
Puciato is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Puciato working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Timmy's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Puciato dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Puciato gets the takedown into side control.
Puciato lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Timmy tries to bench press Puciato off him but Puciato keeps the position.
Puciato is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Timmy is trying to escape and Puciato transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Timmy is forced to tap! Nice work there by Puciato! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Greg Puciato!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Khadir Hadji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Gibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Khadir Hadji has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Khadir Hadji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Gibbs!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hadji tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gibbs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hadji somewhat.
Hadji throws a sloppy head kick and Gibbs moves out of range easily.
Gibbs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hadji pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hadji wants to clinch.
Hadji is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gibbs's half guard.
Hadji trying to control the action but Gibbs is working from the bottom.
Gibbs keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hadji is thwarting Gibbs's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadji uses his free foot to push down on Gibbs's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gibbs.
Hadji can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gibbs is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gibbs can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gibbs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gibbs is just holding on here. Hadji manages to take his back.
Gibbs tries to escape but Hadji has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hadji trying to control momentarily.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Khadir Hadji just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Hadji tries to close the distance and clinch but Gibbs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gibbs looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gibbs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadji works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hadji is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gibbs wanted to stand there but Hadji had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibbs stops Hadji from standing up.
Hadji working a defensive guard here.
Hadji looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hadji is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gibbs closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hadji is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hadji wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hadji can't do much from the bottom here.
Gibbs looks up at the clock and then as Hadji takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gibbs smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hadji is not content to let Gibbs control the position.
Gibbs tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hadji defending against the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gibbs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hadji, who protects the arm well.
Hadji is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dave Gibbs will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hadji pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gibbs bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hadji tries to improve position but can't.
Hadji gets back to half guard.
Gibbs is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hadji defends it well.
Hadji is trying to control but can't.
Gibbs wants to control but Hadji is keeping him busy.
Hadji missing with punches from the bottom.
Gibbs is breathing heavily.
Hadji is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadji is trying to maintain the position but Gibbs is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gibbs with a poor takedown
and Hadji makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gibbs really felt that one!
Gibbs scores with a takedown into Hadji's guard.
Hadji is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hadji is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gibbs won't allow Hadji to sweep him here.
Gibbs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gibbs being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gibbs jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gibbs won't allow Hadji to get back to his feet.
Gibbs controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Gibbs as Hadji shoots in.
Hadji fails with the takedown
and Gibbs counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hadji is trying to control the position but Gibbs postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hadji, up you get!
Hadji darts in trying to clinch
so Gibbs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hadji working a defensive guard here.
Hadji wants to stand but Gibbs is controlling the position.
Gibbs 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.
Hadji is trying to keep Gibbs in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs wants to control from the top but Hadji keeps moving.
Gibbs tries to free his leg and advance position but Hadji is retaining full guard.
Hadji lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gibbs!
Hadji wants to control the pace but Gibbs is squirming around nicely.
Hadji gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Hadji misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Gibbs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gibbs clinches with his opponent.
Hadji pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hadji wants to clinch
and Gibbs counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hadji is looking to escape.
Hadji makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hadji.
Gibbs postures up.
Gibbs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hadji has momentary wrist control but Gibbs slips an elbow through the middle.
Hadji manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gibbs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadji cracks Gibbs with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gibbs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hadji wants to control the pace but Gibbs is squirming around nicely.
Hadji with shots to the head and body - Gibbs looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hadji has hold of Gibbs's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gibbs manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gibbs is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hadji is looking to stand but Hadji has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Gibbs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hadji. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gibbs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hadji controlling the pace for now.
Gibbs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hadji is looking to stand but Hadji has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadji prevents Gibbs from getting the reversal.
Hadji stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Gibbs scores a takedown into full mount!
Gibbs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hadji is trying to stand.
Gibbs tries to control but Hadji wriggling away.
Gibbs looking to finish with strikes here!
Hadji is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hadji is desperately trying to improve his position but Gibbs has a good base and remains in mount.
Gibbs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hadji keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hadji wants to hold on but Gibbs pushes him away.
Hadji is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Gibbs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gibbs 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Gibbs!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and quintan jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Rick Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, quintan jackson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has jackson pinned against the cage. jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Connor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
jackson is trying to control Connor's posture but Connor avoids it.
jackson is looking for a sweep.
jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
jackson tries to buck Connor off but Connor is having none of it.
jackson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
jackson looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
jackson feints and as Connor raises his hands in defense, jackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Connor throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jackson distracts Connor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Connor is on top in guard.
Connor landing with the ground and pound.
jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Connor defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
jackson looks gassed!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Connor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Connor passes jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
It looks like Connor is going to stand back up.
jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Connor working jackson over with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Connor postures up in jackson's guard and throws a big left but jackson blocks it.
jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Connor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Connor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of jackson's head.
jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Connor is one step ahead there.
Connor trying to control but jackson is working from the bottom.
jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Connor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for jackson on the ground.
Connor drops back looking for a leg! jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and jackson manages to kick Connor off! Connor jumps back into jackson's guard.
jackson looking to control.
jackson is looking for a triangle but Connor pushes his legs off easily.
jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
jackson is trying to control the position but Connor postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connor landing some decent shots from guard.
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.
Connor stands up over jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Connor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
jackson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Connor manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
jackson wants to control from the top but Connor keeps moving.
jackson postures up in Connor's guard and throws a big left but Connor blocks it.
Connor throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Connor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
jackson is working Connor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Connor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Rick Connor will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
jackson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - jackson lands in his opponent's guard.
jackson wants to pass the guard but Connor is keeping the position.
Connor throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
jackson drops back looking for a leg! Connor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Connor manages to kick jackson off! jackson jumps back into Connor's guard.
Connor uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Connor feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor thows a big elbow that misses.
Connor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Connor with a nice head shot there.
jackson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Connor has his hands clasped together but jackson extends an breaks Connor's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by jackson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). quintan jackson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geasus Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximus has chosen Chiddy Bang - Opposite Of Adults as his entrance music. Geasus Maximus will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronaldo Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Geasus Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus rushes Souza and presses him up against the cage.
Maximus lands an elbow inside that Souza shrugs off.
Maximus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Souza wants a takedown but no success here.
Maximus tightens his grip and picks Souza up, before dumping him to the ground. Souza manages to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Maximus is sitting in close to Souza's body. Souza has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Maximus is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Maximus is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Souza.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ronaldo Souza!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris RipponSwaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jabar omer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris RipponSwaine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, jabar omer!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
omer moves in looking to clinch but RipponSwaine pushes him off.
omer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
omer fails with a takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for RipponSwaine.
It looks like jabar omer has been cut.
omer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chris RipponSwaine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jabar omer.
RipponSwaine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
omer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has RipponSwaine pinned against the cage. RipponSwaine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
RipponSwaine scores with a jab. omer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
omer circles away from the clinch attempt
and omer counters with a shoot takedown. RipponSwaine fights it but they end up in guard.
omer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
omer stands up and waves to RipponSwaine to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
RipponSwaine connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
RipponSwaine lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
RipponSwaine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
RipponSwaine clinches up with omer and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
omer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through RipponSwaine's defenses.
RipponSwaine has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
RipponSwaine wants to get back to striking at distance but omer won't allow it.
omer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. RipponSwaine just stands there and leans against the cage.
RipponSwaine takes a shot to the head.
RipponSwaine tries to break free but omer pushes him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, omer just misses with a elbow thrown towards RipponSwaine's brow.
RipponSwaine is trying to break the clinch but omer has him pressed against the cage.
RipponSwaine working hard to break the clinch.
RipponSwaine tries to pull guard but omer won't allow it.
omer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
RipponSwaine tries to clinch but omer is having none of it.
omer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than omer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
omer thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
omer tries to control but RipponSwaine wriggling away.
omer working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris RipponSwaine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on jabar omer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
RipponSwaine tries to clinch up
and omer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in RipponSwaine's guard.
omer trying to control the position from guard on top but RipponSwaine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
RipponSwaine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
omer throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
omer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
omer trying to control but RipponSwaine is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
RipponSwaine controls omer momentarily but omer frees himself.
omer stands up from RipponSwaine's guard - omer perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
omer is looking to land body kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from omer is defended easily by RipponSwaine.
RipponSwaine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by omer. omer obviously looking to wear him down.
RipponSwaine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
omer throws a left and a right that both miss
and omer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
RipponSwaine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
omer is breathing heavily.
RipponSwaine avoids the head kick by omer.
RipponSwaine goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That has opened up jabar omer's cut even more.
RipponSwaine clinches but omer breaks the clinch
and omer counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for RipponSwaine!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
omer misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but jabar omer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on jabar omer's cut.
That's time! RipponSwaine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
RipponSwaine drops omer with a beautiful combination! omer stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - RipponSwaine is looking for the KO!
omer shoots and misses
and RipponSwaine counters with a big right hand! Oh omer is in trouble here! RipponSwaine follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris RipponSwaine!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Graham Polliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Conroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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155 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Graham Polliver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Conroy!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Polliver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Polliver.
Polliver moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Polliver misses with a low kick.
Conroy shoots in but Polliver avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Polliver fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Conroy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Polliver stuffs the takedown.
Conroy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Polliver sprawls well. Polliver wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Conroy gets slowly back to his feet.
Graham Polliver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Conroy.
Polliver cracks Conroy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Polliver lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conroy thows a body shot but no joy.
Polliver swings for the body but Conroy moves out of range.
Graham Polliver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conroy misses with a takedown attempt - Polliver sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Polliver throws a shot to the body.
Conroy looks gassed!
Polliver scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Polliver scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Polliver fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Conroy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Polliver cracks Conroy with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Polliver has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Conroy to stand back up!
Polliver lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Conroy backs up against the cage.
Conroy is rocked!
Conroy circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Polliver. Conroy falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Polliver!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Graham Polliver!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Fugazza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Flare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fugazza comes to the cage accompanied by Murder Incorporated. 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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206 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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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
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Rocco Fugazza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, John Flare!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flare lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fugazza backs up against the cage.
It looks like Rocco Fugazza has been cut.
Fugazza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flare swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flare circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fugazza wants to clinch up but Flare keeps it at a distance.
Fugazza avoids the head kick by Flare.
Fugazza tries to clinch but Flare moves out of range.
Flare tries a head kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fugazza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fugazza doesn't manage to clinch there - Flare circles away.
Fugazza tries to clinch but Flare is having none of it.
Fugazza tries to clinch but Flare is having none of it.
Flare tries to score with a low kick but Fugazza moves his leg out of the way.
Flare throws a right and a left that Fugazza avoids nicely.
Flare closes the distance and pushes Fugazza back into the cage.
Flare changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fugazza fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Flare lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fugazza circles away quickly and effectively.
A slapping leg kick lands for Flare.
Fugazza tries to clinch up
and Flare counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Flare.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flare works over Fugazza with some ground and pound from guard.
Flare loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Flare is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fugazza is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fugazza has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fugazza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Flare manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fugazza has Flare in his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flare accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Flare lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fugazza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fugazza wants to stand but Flare is controlling the position.
Flare works over Fugazza with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flare stops Fugazza from standing up.
Flare scoring with some ground and pound.
Fugazza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fugazza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Flare manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flare tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fugazza has gone for a leg lock! Flare slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fugazza's guard.
Flare has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fugazza is breathing heavily.
Flare scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fugazza wants to stand and escape but Flare is having none of it.
Flare should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Flare scoring with some ground and pound.
Flare is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fugazza is looking to stand up but Flare isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flare lands a couple of elbows.
Flare thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Flare scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Flare with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Flare lands a couple of elbows.
Flare works over Fugazza with some ground and pound from guard.
Flare postures up in Fugazza's guard and throws a big left but Fugazza blocks it.
Fugazza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flare is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fugazza is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fugazza has escaped and now he's on top!
Fugazza gets to his feet - Flare follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fugazza tries to clinch up
and Flare counters by clinching up.
Fugazza throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fugazza looking to slow down the pace here.
Flare has Fugazza pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Flare pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fugazza tumbling to the mat - Flare dives into Fugazza's guard.
Flare postures up in Fugazza's guard and throws a big left but Fugazza blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flare postures up and lands a big shot to Fugazza's brow.
Fugazza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Flare dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocco Fugazza's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fugazza tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Flare counters with a three punch combo that has Fugazza backing up. Fugazza nods at Flare to acknowledge the strikes.
Flare shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Flare showed some decent athleticism there.
Flare is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fugazza is just riding it out for now. Flare eventually gives up the hold.
Flare is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fugazza pushes Flare off looking to stand but Flare dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fugazza kicks off Flare and gets to his feet.
Fugazza tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Flare counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fugazza avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Flare.
Flare stops Fugazza from getting back to his feet.
Flare slips a nice elbow through Fugazza's hands, connecting with Fugazza's forehead.
John Flare has got the better of the ground game so far.
Flare throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fugazza works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fugazza wants to sweep here but Flare controlling him for the moment.
Fugazza wants to stand up but Flare is controlling him.
Flare sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fugazza's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fugazza is looking to get back to is feet but Flare passes into side control.
Flare is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fugazza has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fugazza tries to control but Flare manages to take his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fugazza is trying to break free.
Fugazza trying to get back to his feet but Flare is in full control for now.
Flare is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Fugazza is defending well though. Flare let's go of the attempt for now.
Fugazza wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flare is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Fugazza has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Flare has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Fugazza taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Flare doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Flare!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Dalton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Mayhem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Mayhem acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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170 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Dalton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Mayhem!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalton throws a right and a left that Mayhem avoids nicely.
Mayhem shoots in for a double leg but Dalton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dalton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mayhem throws a sloppy head kick and Dalton moves out of range easily.
Dalton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mayhem bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dalton is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Mayhem working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayhem 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.
Dalton regains half guard there - taking advantage of Mayhem's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem tries to pass to full mount but Dalton defends it.
Mayhem working over Dalton with some ground and pound. Dalton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mayhem wants to pass to mount but Dalton is defending the position.
Mayhem is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mayhem wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dalton keeps working.
Dalton controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem wants to control but Dalton is keeping him busy.
Dalton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mayhem is working away from the top position though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mayhem looks for a takedown but Dalton sprawls well.
Mayhem shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnny Dalton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Mayhem.
Dalton misses with a hook. Mayhem ducked under it nicely.
Mayhem tries for a takedown but Dalton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mayhem shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dalton sprawls well. Dalton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mayhem gets slowly back to his feet.
Mayhem fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dalton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mayhem's head.
Mayhem shoots in but no luck this time.
Mayhem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dalton lands an overhand right.
It looks like Max Mayhem has been cut.
Dalton swings for the body but Mayhem moves out of range.
Dalton connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnny Dalton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dalton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mayhem shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dalton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mayhem looks gassed!
Mayhem working the ground and pound from side control.
Dalton tries to improve position but can't.
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 Johnny Dalton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Mayhem's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dalton swinging wilding here.
Mayhem shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dalton sprawls well. Dalton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mayhem gets slowly back to his feet.
Dalton loads up on a big right hand but Mayhem slips the punch.
Mayhem is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dalton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mayhem dives in and grabs Dalton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dalton pushes down on Mayhem's head and hops out.
Johnny Dalton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Mayhem.
Mayhem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dalton.
Dalton throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dalton as he jumps to the side.
Dalton jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mayhem looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dalton is fending him off so far but Mayhem persists. Nope, Dalton circles away and we're back to standing.
Mayhem is breathing heavily.
Mayhem misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem tries to clinch but Dalton moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Dalton.
Nice sprawl there from Dalton as Mayhem shoots in.
Dalton scores with a nice right hand.
Johnny Dalton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayhem fails with a takedown attempt.
Dalton lands with an overhand left.
Dalton scores with a decent looking hook.
Dalton lands a slapping body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dalton.
Mayhem on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mayhem looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dalton has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dalton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mayhem.
Dalton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dalton stalks Mayhem and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mayhem's face. Mayhem staggers backwards, shaken.
Johnny Dalton is winning the standup battle so far.
Mayhem is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dalton.
Dalton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dalton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mayhem moves away.
Mayhem slips a jab and a cross from Dalton.
Mayhem fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mayhem shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dalton sprawls well. Dalton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mayhem gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalton lands with a nice body punch.
Mayhem shoots in for a takedown but Dalton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mayhem fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dalton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dalton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mayhem shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dalton pinned against the cage. Dalton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dalton scores with a one two! Mayhem had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem is looking to land body kicks.
Dalton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A cross from Dalton lands.
Mayhem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mayhem throws a series of punches but Dalton avoids them all with ease.
Mayhem shoots in for a double leg but Dalton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dalton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mayhem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mayhem throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dalton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Dalton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Mayhem's cut.
That's time! Dalton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dalton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mayhem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mayhem misses with a head kick.
Mayhem shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dalton lands a slapping body shot.
Mayhem slips a jab and a cross from Dalton.
A left lands for Dalton.
Dalton stuffs the takedown.
Mayhem takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dalton.
Dalton throws a hook but Mayhem avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dalton!
Dalton connects with a nice looking jab.
Mayhem will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnny Dalton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Mayhem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton throws a body punch but Mayhem moves out of range.
Mayhem shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mayhem fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dalton looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayhem is just out of range.
Mayhem shoots in for a takedown but Dalton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dalton lands with an uppercut that bounces Mayhem off the cage and back into rage.
Mayhem shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dalton as he avoids it easily.
Dalton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mayhem was well out of range. Poor timing from Dalton.
Mayhem has closed the distance and engaged Dalton in a clinch.
Mayhem stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Dalton.
Dalton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mayhem shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dalton pinned against the cage. Dalton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalton throws a body punch but Mayhem moves out of range.
Mayhem shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dalton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mayhem throws an elbow but Dalton slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mayhem is chipping away with strikes.
Mayhem in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayhem is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mayhem wants to control but Dalton is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem lands some shots froms side control.
Mayhem is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dalton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mayhem misses with the ground and pound.
Johnny Dalton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Dalton is trying to buck Mayhem off.
Mayhem wants to control but Dalton is keeping him busy.
Mayhem working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Dalton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dalton, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Dalton!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between OG Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Yas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Yas has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with OG Kush's chin.
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218 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, OG Kush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Yas!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kush misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yas lands a high kick!
Yas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kush. That did some damage!
Kush digs a good hook to Yas's body.
Yas thumps Kush with a low kick.
Yas scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good leg kick by Yas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body kick from Yas.
Yas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kush is defending well for now.
Kush tries to break free but Yas pushes him back against the cage.
Yas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kush wants to break free but Yas has control.
Yas tries to land knees in the clinch but Kush avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yas has him pressed against the cage.
Yas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kush lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kush is breathing heavily.
Yas tries to land a knee to the head but Kush blocks with his arms.
Yas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yas misses with a knee to the head.
Kush managing to block the knees to the body from Yas.
Yas missing with knees to the body.
Yas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kush avoids it.
Kush avoiding damage as Yas throws knees to the body.
Yas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kush.
Yas scores a nice knee to the body.
Kush has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yas throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yas trying to land knees to the body.
Kush on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kush tries to break free but Yas pushes him back against the cage.
Yas lands a knee to the body.
Yas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Yas tries to land knees in the clinch but Kush avoids the damage to the body.
Kush escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kush blocks a leg kick.
Kush lands a lovely overhand right.
Kush slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kush jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kush moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kush misses with a series of wild punches.
Kush lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yas wants to clinch up but Kush keeps it at a distance.
Kush connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kush manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Kush.
Kush throws out a powerful jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kush.
Yas throws a leg kick but Kush sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kush fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick misses from Yas.
Yas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kush paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yas tries to clinch there but Kush circles away.
Kush throws a nice looking combination but Yas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kush throws a series of strikes that have Yas backpedaling.
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!
Kush throws out a powerful jab.
Kush lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Yas is rocked!
Kush steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Yas is out on his feet! Kush sets himself and nearly takes Yas's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). OG Kush!
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