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CFL 88 (3 WEEKS OUT) PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny McClean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Experimental Drugabuser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClean's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bodies - Drowning Pool. Drugabuser has chosen MGMT - Time To Pretend as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lenny McClean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Experimental Drugabuser!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drugabuser tries to close the distance and clinch but McClean swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drugabuser keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McClean blocks a head kick by Drugabuser.
Drugabuser stalks McClean and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McClean's face. McClean staggers backwards, shaken.
Drugabuser throws a head kick that misses.
McClean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drugabuser goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Lenny McClean has been cut.
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!
Drugabuser closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drugabuser.
Drugabuser prevents McClean from breaking the clinch.
Drugabuser is working for takedown but McClean is calmly controlling the position for now.
McClean is trying to break the clinch but Drugabuser is controlling him.
Drugabuser breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McClean shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Drugabuser sprawls well. Drugabuser wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McClean gets slowly back to his feet.
McClean connects with a good right hand that stumbles Drugabuser. Drugabuser circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McClean.
Drugabuser throws the left hand but McClean avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drugabuser fails with an attempt to clinch.
Drugabuser misses with a head kick.
McClean shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Drugabuser sprawls well. Drugabuser wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McClean gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenny McClean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drugabuser is looking to clinch.
Experimental Drugabuser is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drugabuser has managed to clinch.
Drugabuser goes for a takedown attempt but McClean pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Drugabuser lands with a straight right. McClean didn't see that one coming.
Drugabuser throws a head kick that misses.
Drugabuser tries to clinch up but McClean circles away and keeps his distance.
Experimental Drugabuser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drugabuser drops McClean with a beautiful combination! McClean stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Drugabuser is looking for the KO!
McClean is rocked!
McClean is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drugabuser throws an uppercut from hell that sends McClean clean off his feet! He's out cold! Drugabuser stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Experimental Drugabuser!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pointon Slavey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janio Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slavey's entrance music is I Predict A Riot. A fine choice. Pointon Slavey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pointon Slavey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Janio Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvalho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slavey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slavey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A body shot lands from Carvalho.
Slavey managing to block the knees to the body from Carvalho.
Carvalho has Slavey pressed against the cage, preventing Slavey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Slavey is pressed up against the cage. Carvalho has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Slavey down to the mat. Slavey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Carvalho throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Slavey throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Carvalho looks gassed!
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!
Slavey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Janio Carvalho has been cut.
Slavey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slavey drops Carvalho with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Carvalho looks back up at him and smiles so Slavey waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Slavey throws an overhand right that drops Carvalho like a sack of potatoes! Slavey dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pointon Slavey!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michel Overmars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and B JJ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Overmars might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Union Underground - Across The Nation. The crowd seem to be enjoying JJ's choice of entrance music: Selling My Soul-by- BLACK SABBATH. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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273 lbs
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278 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Michel Overmars!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, B JJ!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overmars is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
JJ slips a jab and a cross from Overmars.
Overmars throws a solid leg kick but JJ takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Overmars.
JJ tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Overmars was well out of range. Poor timing from JJ.
Overmars slips a jab from JJ.
Overmars rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but JJ moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Michel Overmars seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
JJ tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Overmars tried to score with a low kick but JJ checks it.
JJ walks into a straight right hand from Overmars.
It looks like B JJ has been cut.
Overmars is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
JJ throws a jab but it's blocked by Overmars.
JJ connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Michel Overmars has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
JJ on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Overmars uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from JJ.
JJ tries to score a power double leg takedown but Overmars sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten JJ somewhat.
Overmars gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Overmars lands a nice elbow.
JJ tries to pull guard but Overmars holds him up against the cage and eventually JJ drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overmars throws an elbow but it's blocked.
JJ tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Overmars smiles and moves away.
Michel Overmars has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of B JJ.
Overmars throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Overmars steps to the side to avoid the strikes from JJ.
Overmars with a hook.
That has opened up B JJ's cut even more.
Overmars scores with a shot to the body.
Overmars thumps JJ with a low kick.
JJ looks gassed!
Overmars cracks JJ with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Overmars has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning JJ to stand back up!
JJ is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Overmars connects with a superb combination that knocks JJ out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Overmars before he can land any more shots to the unconscious JJ!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michel Overmars!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Gracie Jnr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Erik Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Helio Gracie Jnr!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gracie Jnr napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Karlsson is looking to take a break and control but Gracie Jnr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Karlsson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Karlsson is looking to take a break and control but Gracie Jnr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie Jnr regains half guard there - taking advantage of Karlsson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gracie Jnr reverses the position - he's now on top in Karlsson's guard.
Karlsson is trying to control the position but Gracie Jnr postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gracie Jnr fails to land the takedown.
Gracie Jnr slips under a jab from Karlsson.
Karlsson with a poor takedown
and Gracie Jnr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie Jnr.
Gracie Jnr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Karlsson managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie Jnr passes into half guard.
Gracie Jnr slows the pace down in half guard.
Karlsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie Jnr trying to control but Karlsson is working from the bottom.
Karlsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie Jnr stopping the sweep attempt from Karlsson.
Gracie Jnr slips nicely into half guard.
Gracie Jnr is trying to control. Karlsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Karlsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karlsson is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie Jnr sits in half guard.
Karlsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie Jnr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie Jnr's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Karlsson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gracie Jnr rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Karlsson passes to side control.
Karlsson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Karlsson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Karlsson lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Karlsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Karlsson darts in trying to clinch
and Gracie Jnr counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Karlsson's guard now.
Karlsson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Karlsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson is pulling down on Gracie Jnr's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie Jnr, at least for the moment.
Karlsson'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.
Gracie Jnr stopping the sweep attempt from Karlsson.
Karlsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gracie Jnr looking for submissions off his back.
Karlsson is trying to control. Gracie Jnr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Erik Karlsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Karlsson thows a huge punch but Gracie Jnr dodges it nicely.
Gracie Jnr looking for submissions off his back.
Karlsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Karlsson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Karlsson trying to mount his opponent but Gracie Jnr defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie Jnr is not content to let Karlsson control the position.
Karlsson is looking for submissions but instead, Gracie Jnr has regained full guard.
Karlsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karlsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie Jnr's guard.
Karlsson thows a huge punch but Gracie Jnr dodges it nicely.
Gracie Jnr actively working from the bottom here.
Karlsson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gracie Jnr is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Karlsson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Karlsson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Karlsson lands a big elbow - Gracie Jnr is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Gracie Jnr is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Erik Karlsson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Venable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Henson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henson has chosen Cutman by Unearth as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Venable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey Henson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ricky Venable seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henson avoids the head kick by Venable.
Venable wants to clinch up but Henson keeps it at a distance.
Venable is looking to clinch.
Henson scoring well with a low kick there.
Henson clobbers Venable with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Venable instigates a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Venable.
Venable creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Henson's defenses.
Venable is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Henson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Henson is looking to break free of the clinch but Venable has double underhooks.
Henson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Venable unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Henson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Venable has Henson pushed against the cage.
Venable is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henson is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Venable - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Venable using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Henson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Venable is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ricky Venable.
Henson throws a front kick aimed at Venable's knee but Venable avoids it well.
Jab from Venable.
Venable tries to clinch but Henson is having none of it.
Venable is looking to clinch but Henson is avoiding it.
Henson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Henson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Venable lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Henson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Henson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Venable fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henson manages to avoid it.
Henson staying out of range there.
Venable uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henson.
Ricky Venable is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Venable is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Venable closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Venable tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henson scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Venable is predictable there
and Henson counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Henson misses its intended target.
Venable avoids the body shot from Henson.
Henson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Henson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henson lands with a nice combination. Venable backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Ricky Venable has been cut.
Venable slips a jab from Henson.
Venable takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Henson as he connects with a hook.
Venable scores with a push kick.
Henson cracks Venable with an open hand slap.
Henson is looking to land body kicks.
Henson looks to score with a jab to the body but Venable is just out of range.
Venable throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A head kick by Venable misses
and Henson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Henson counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venable darts in trying to clinch
and Henson counters with an inside leg kick.
Venable has closed the distance and engaged Henson in a clinch.
Venable stalling against the cage.
Venable misses with a knee strike.
Venable has Henson pressed against the cage.
Venable with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Venable tries to land a knee to the head but Henson blocks with his arms.
Henson wants to stall.
Henson manages to break the clinch.
Venable has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Venable tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Henson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henson is looking to land body kicks.
Venable tries to clinch
and Henson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Henson shoots for a double leg takedown but Venable sprawls well. He's pushed Henson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venable darts in trying to clinch
and Henson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Venable is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Venable wants to clinch
and Henson counters with a nice uppercut.
Henson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Venable is trying to defend but Henson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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.
Venable manages to get to full guard.
Henson postures up in Venable's guard and throws a big left but Venable blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Venable wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Henson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Venable's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Venable throws a head kick that half lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Venable looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Henson misses with a head kick.
Henson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Henson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Venable swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henson stopping the sweep attempt from Venable.
Venable preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Henson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Venable is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venable managing to control the position.
Henson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Venable swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Henson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Venable tries to clinch up
and Henson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Venable's guard.
Venable manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Henson manages to get himself to full guard.
Henson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henson has his hands on Venable's head, controlling the position.
Venable slips nicely into half guard.
Venable is keen to just control but Henson is a slippery customer.
Henson is looking for a sweep. Venable is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Venable is keen to just control but Henson is a slippery customer.
Henson is looking to control Venable's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henson avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venable is looking to advance position but Henson won't allow it.
Venable thows a huge punch but Henson dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Venable is looking to clinch.
Henson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Venable sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Henson wants to slow Venable down by chopping away at his legs.
Henson misses with an uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Venable. That's going to slow Henson down.
Henson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Venable as he avoids it easily.
Venable moves into the clinch successfully.
Venable lands a nice elbow.
Henson is breathing heavily.
Venable taking a breather.
Venable keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Henson's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henson tries for a takedown but Venable manages to get underhooks.
Ricky Venable has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Henson.
Venable stalling in the clinch but Henson improves position.
Venable gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Henson is trying to force a seperation but Venable has the dominant position.
Henson lands a left hand.
Henson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henson avoids the elbow strike from Venable, against the cage.
Henson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Venable crunches a lovely knee into Henson's ribcage.
Henson avoids the elbow strike from Venable, against the cage.
Venable misses with an elbow over the top.
Venable putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Henson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Henson takes an elbow to the temple.
Henson working hard to break the clinch.
Venable with a knee to the head.
Venable looking to throw knees to the head but Henson is blocking nicely.
Venable wants to stall.
Venable taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Venable dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Venable's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Venable misses with a straight right.
Venable throws a hook but Henson blocks it.
Henson slips a jab from Venable.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Venable, right into the meat.
Venable rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Venable scores with a nice body kick.
Venable has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Venable.
Venable closes the distance but Henson moves to the side
and Henson counters with a nice uppercut.
Henson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Venable tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Henson misses with a leg kick
and Venable counters with a head kick.
Venable thows a leg kick but Henson checks it
and Henson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Venable wants to clinch up but Henson keeps it at a distance.
Henson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Henson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henson shoots in for a takedown but Venable shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venable dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Henson. That did some damage!
Venable doesn't manage to clinch there - Henson circles away.
Venable cracks Henson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Venable scoring well with a low kick there.
Venable moves into the clinch.
Henson is trying to break free.
Venable lands a damaging elbow.
Venable stalling.
Henson tries for a takedown but Venable manages to get underhooks.
Venable tries to land knees in the clinch but Henson avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Venable obliges.
Venable tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henson avoids it.
Henson throws a punch but it's blocked by Venable.
Venable lands an elbow that stopped Henson in his tracks for a moment.
Venable gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Venable landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Venable lands a nice knee to the body.
Venable lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venable lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Venable lands a knee to the head.
Venable misses with a knee to the head.
Venable lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Venable tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henson avoids it.
Venable lands a nice elbow.
Venable throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Henson blocks it with crossed arms.
Henson being controlled against the cage.
Venable landing knees to the head.
Venable stalls.
Henson looking for a takedown.
Ricky Venable has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Henson.
Henson is trying to drag Venable to the mat but Venable just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Venable lands a good knee to the midsection. Henson won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Venable to work.
Venable tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henson avoids it.
Venable landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Venable throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Henson blocks it with crossed arms.
Venable manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Henson looking to stall.
Venable lands an elbow inside that Henson shrugs off.
Venable just leaning against Henson, taking a breather.
Venable using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Henson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Venable taking a breather.
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.
Venable lands an elbow just above Henson 's eye.
Henson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henson working hard to break the clinch.
Venable is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henson is defending well for now.
Venable tries to land a knee to the head but Henson blocks with his arms.
Venable lands an elbow inside.
Henson is trying to break free.
Venable tries to land knees in the clinch but Henson avoids the damage to the body.
Henson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Venable lands a knee to the body.
Henson goes for a takedown attempt but Venable pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Henson gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henson with the ground and pound but Venable uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Venable showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Venable has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ricky Venable!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carl Barat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugene Bradley Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fedor Entrance Song . The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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195 lbs
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195 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Carl Barat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Eugene Bradley Burns!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barat lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Burns checks the leg kick.
Barat lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Burns can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Barat and Burns drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Barat.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Barat!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wayne McCullough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kukka Multa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Multa has chosen Pain - Monkey Business as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Wayne McCullough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kukka Multa!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Multa finds it's target.
Nice defenses there by Multa.
Multa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCullough.
Wayne McCullough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from McCullough misses its intended target.
A combination from McCullough does no damage.
McCullough uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Multa.
McCullough clobbers Multa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Multa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCullough.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCullough, right into the meat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Multa.
Multa working the ground and pound but McCullough is defending the strikes.
Multa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Multa scores with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Multa in side control, throwing shots but McCullough defends.
Multa looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McCullough is avoiding damage well.
Multa misses with the ground and pound.
Multa fails to land a wild elbow strike.
An elbow from Multa crashes against the mat.
McCullough knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Multa on the ground.
McCullough tries to improve position but can't.
Multa throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McCullough tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Multa was well out of range. Poor timing from McCullough.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCullough lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Multa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Multa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wayne McCullough is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCullough lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Kukka Multa has been cut.
McCullough misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for McCullough, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Multa misses with a takedown attempt - McCullough sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Multa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCullough manages to avoid it.
Multa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A punch combination from McCullough misses.
McCullough throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Multa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Multa gets the takedown into side control.
Multa tries to advance to mount but McCullough denies him.
McCullough tries to bench press Multa off him but Multa keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on McCullough's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McCullough is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sloppy strikes there by Multa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Multa working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
McCullough prevents Multa from moving into mount.
Multa working the ground and pound but McCullough is defending the strikes.
McCullough defending against the ground and pound.
McCullough is looking for a sweep.
McCullough avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Multa.
McCullough avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Multa.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Multa missing with a left hand there. McCullough was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCullough takes a swing at Multa's ribcage but misses.
McCullough throws a body punch but Multa moves out of range.
Multa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McCullough throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Multa blocks a jab.
McCullough throws a jab when Multa was well out of range.
Multa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
No joy there for McCullough, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Multa dives in and grabs McCullough's left leg, looking for a takedown. McCullough pushes down on Multa's head and hops out.
McCullough lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Multa circles away quickly and effectively.
McCullough rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Multa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCullough moves out of range of the strikes.
McCullough throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCullough throws and low kick but Multa moves out of range easily.
McCullough swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Multa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCullough.
McCullough misses the body punch
and Multa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kukka Multa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kukka Multa's cut.
That's time! McCullough's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McCullough circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCullough misses with a combination
and Multa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Multa lands a nice looking body shot.
McCullough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Multa loads up on a big right hand but McCullough slips the punch.
McCullough misses with a few strikes there.
McCullough throws a hook but Multa blocks it.
McCullough throws a body punch but Multa moves out of range.
McCullough throws a one two combo.
McCullough throws a shot from downtown. Multa moves away and avoids it.
McCullough takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Multa scores with a hook to the body. McCullough takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCullough throws a jab but it's blocked by Multa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCullough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCullough throws a combination that misses
and Multa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Multa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCullough swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Multa trying to move into half guard but instead McCullough has managed to sweep!
Multa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCullough wants to stand but Multa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Multa looking for a sweep. Not yet Multa, not yet.
Multa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCullough can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McCullough wanted to stand there but Multa had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Multa looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCullough is one step ahead there.
McCullough wants to get up but he can't break Multa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCullough stopping the sweep attempt from Multa.
Multa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCullough's guard.
Multa postures up and lands a big shot to McCullough's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Multa throws a big right hand that misses.
Multa throwing strikes from guard but McCullough blocks nicely.
McCullough is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Multa with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCullough avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Multa is working McCullough over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Multa tries to free his leg and advance position but McCullough is retaining full guard.
McCullough 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McCullough rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Multa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Multa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McCullough manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Multa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Multa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Multa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McCullough is trying to get back to half guard.
Multa misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Multa scoring with punches and elbows.
McCullough prevents Multa from improving position.
McCullough can't do much from the bottom here.
McCullough is looking to reverse the position.
Multa tries to advance to mount but McCullough denies him.
Multa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kukka Multa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kukka Multa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Multa punishes McCullough's body with a nice straight punch.
McCullough walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Multa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wayne McCullough is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Multa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McCullough tries to roll over but Multa keeps him under control.
McCullough is pressing down on Multa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Multa passes McCullough's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Multa is looking to advance position but McCullough won't allow it.
Multa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McCullough!
Multa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
McCullough is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCullough taking shots to the head.
Multa is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McCullough is rocked!
Multa pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oh McCullough is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Multa postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked McCullough badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Multa around the waist but Multa pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Multa is the winner by TKO! Multa jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kukka Multa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Potts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stewie Griifin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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22
162 lbs
12 - 4 - 1 |
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25
165 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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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
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Paul Potts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Stewie Griifin!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potts throws a head kick that misses.
Potts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Griifin circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Potts.
Griifin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Potts pinned against the cage. Potts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Potts scores with the left hand. Griifin knows he should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Potts.
Griifin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potts tries a head kick but it misses.
Potts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Potts misses with a two punch combination.
Griifin throws a jab when Potts was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Potts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Potts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griifin.
Griifin connects with a nice looking jab.
Potts looks to land a combination but Griifin avoids it well.
Potts moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Griifin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Griifin lands in his opponent's guard.
Potts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Griifin passes into half guard.
Potts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griifin prevents Potts from improving his position.
Potts is looking to get back to full guard here but Griifin has managed to pass to side control instead.
Potts tries to reverse the position but Griifin maintains control.
Griifin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Griifin controlling from the full mount.
Griifin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Potts is surviving well by controlling Griifin's body position as best he can.
Potts tries to reverse the position but Griifin maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potts tries to hold on but Griifin postures up.
Potts is working to get back to half guard.
Griifin landing punches.
Potts tries to improve his position but instead Griifin has taken his back!
Griifin is trying to stick to Potts's back but Potts is turning into Griifin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Griifin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Potts.
Griifin looking for a guillotine here but Potts defends easily.
Griifin looking to control.
Griifin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Potts is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Griifin keeping moving, preventing Potts from controlling successfully.
Potts pushing down on Griifin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Potts trying to pass the guard but Griifin defending well.
Griifin is holding on to half guard well.
Potts moves into full mount! Griifin won't be happy about that!
Potts raining down shots from the mount!
Griifin can't escape the position.
Potts has control of Griifin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Griifin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stewie Griifin dominated that round.
That's time! Potts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Potts misses with a few strikes there.
Potts walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Potts looks to land a combination. Griifin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Potts scores with a crisp jab that stopped Griifin in his tracks.
Potts misses with a two punch combination.
Potts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Griifin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Griifin is looking to clinch but Potts is avoiding it.
Griifin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Potts.
Griifin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Potts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griifin jabs at Potts's body.
Griifin thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from Potts does no damage.
Paul Potts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Potts will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Potts throws a left and a right that both miss
and Griifin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Griifin thuds his right hand into Potts's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Griifin jabs Potts right on the nose. Potts blinks but takes it well.
Griifin scores with a shot to the body.
Griifin scores with a hook.
Griifin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Potts was well out of range. Poor timing from Griifin.
Griifin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Griifin ducks under a wild hook from Potts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potts throws a series of punches but Griifin avoids them all with ease.
Potts misses with a double jab
and Griifin counters with a shoot takedown. Potts fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potts is looking to sinch up a triangle. Griifin throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Potts's body to avoid the submission. Potts has instead reached around Griifin's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Potts arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paul Potts!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny English (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown has chosen Credits Please! - Skrypture ft. C.$krilla as his entrance music. 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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275 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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny English!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Brown!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown blocks a head kick by English.
English moves out of range of the leg kick from Brown.
Brown is looking to score with low kicks.
Brown lands with a nice body punch.
Brown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck English on the side of the head.
It looks like Johnny English has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
English throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
English pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown throws and low kick but English moves out of range easily.
Brown clobbers English with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
English tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
English scores with a shot to the body.
Brown takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
English throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
English throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Johnny English seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
English is breathing heavily.
English takes one on the button.
Brown misses with a low kick.
English throws a chopping leg kick but Brown manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
English throws a head kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Brown there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A low kick from Brown is predictable there
and English counters with a big head kick but Brown shrugs it off.
Brown lunges at English with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by English's hand.
English drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
English takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brown thumps English with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brown.
Brown dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on English. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Brown.
Brown goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johnny English's cut is getting worse.
Brown connects with the punch.
Brown throws and low kick but English moves out of range easily.
Brown misses with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Brown.
Johnny English's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
English misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
English takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brown drops English with a beautiful combination! English stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Brown is looking for the KO!
English is rocked!
English checks the leg kick.
Brown lands with a right that hurts English. English looks to clinch but Brown throws a short knee that drops English. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). David Brown!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ferdinand Marcos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Sabotka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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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
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ferdinand Marcos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sergei Sabotka!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch! Sabotka slams his shin into Marcos's torso.
A telegraphed right hand from Sabotka misses the target.
Sabotka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sabotka tries to clinch but Marcos is having none of it.
Marcos feints and as Sabotka raises his hands in defense, Marcos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marcos wants to pass the guard but Sabotka is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sabotka is trying to control the position but Marcos postures up.
Marcos throwing strikes from guard but Sabotka blocks nicely.
Marcos looking to pass the guard.
Marcos has gone for a leg lock! Sabotka slips out almost immediately though and dives into Marcos's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabotka wants to control from the top but Marcos keeps moving.
Sabotka wants to stand but Marcos is controlling his posture from full guard.
Marcos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sabotka trying to control but Marcos is working from the bottom.
Marcos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sabotka content to stall in guard here.
Marcos has a closed guard, preventing Sabotka from standing up.
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.
Sabotka won't allow Marcos to sweep him here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sabotka scores with a head kick.
Sabotka lands with a kick to the temple. Marcos shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sabotka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marcos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sabotka throws a big shot that misses.
Sabotka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sabotka throws a sloppy head kick and Marcos moves out of range easily.
Sabotka wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcos moves out of range of the body kick from Sabotka.
Marcos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marcos missing with a left hand there. Sabotka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sabotka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sergei Sabotka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marcos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sabotka thuds his right hand into Marcos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sabotka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sabotka tries to clinch up.
A leg kick checked by Marcos.
Marcos scores with a nice strike.
Sabotka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sabotka lands a head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabotka misses with a low kick.
Marcos throws a right hand that Sabotka ducks under and follows up with a left that Sabotka also avoids with ease.
Marcos misses with an uppercut.
Marcos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sabotka doesn't seem bothered though.
Marcos takes a swing at Sabotka's ribcage but misses.
Marcos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sabotka pushes Marcos away with a front kick.
Sabotka moves into the clinch.
Sabotka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Marcos managing to block the knees to the body from Sabotka.
Marcos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sabotka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Marcos's face.
Sabotka lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marcos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marcos stalling against the cage.
Marcos has Sabotka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sabotka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Sabotka dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sabotka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sabotka dips to his left and cracks Marcos with an uppercut!
Ferdinand Marcos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sabotka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marcos misses with a looping left.
Marcos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sabotka swivels and escapes.
Sabotka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A big left from Marcos misses.
Marcos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sabotka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sabotka tries to clinch but Marcos is having none of it.
Sabotka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sabotka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sabotka throws a head kick that misses.
Sabotka doesn't manage to clinch there - Marcos circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcos throws and low kick but Sabotka moves out of range easily.
Sabotka moves in looking to clinch but Marcos pushes him off.
Sabotka misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sabotka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sabotka takes one on the button.
Sabotka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marcos.
Sabotka needs to keep his hands up - Marcos had a free shot at his head there.
Sabotka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sabotka tries to close the distance and clinch but Marcos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marcos throws a low kick, looking for Sabotka's leg but Sabotka calmly moves out of range.
Sabotka misses with a head kick.
Sabotka leaves Marcos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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.
Sabotka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sabotka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sabotka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sabotka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sabotka tries to clinch but Marcos is having none of it.
Sabotka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marcos. That did some damage!
Marcos with a nice cross.
Sergei Sabotka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sabotka throws a low kick but Marcos avoids it.
Sabotka tries a head kick but it misses.
Marcos throws a body punch but Sabotka moves out of range.
Sabotka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marcos. Marcos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marcos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcos is looking for submissions but instead, Sabotka has regained full guard.
Marcos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sabotka is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marcos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marcos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marcos looking to pass the guard.
Marcos throws and elbow that misses. Sabotka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marcos's guard. Nice move by Sabotka!
Marcos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marcos keeping full guard, as Sabotka tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Sabotka 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sabotka moves in looking to clinch but Marcos pushes him off.
Sabotka throws a head kick that half lands.
Marcos misses with a leg kick
and Sabotka counters with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Sabotka there.
Sabotka blocks the body kick.
Sabotka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sabotka misses with a hook.
Marcos avoids the head kick by Sabotka.
Marcos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marcos throws a body kick the misses
and Sabotka counters with a big head kick but Marcos shrugs it off.
Sabotka throws a leg kick but Marcos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sergei Sabotka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sabotka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sabotka tries to clinch but Marcos is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabotka throws a chopping leg kick but Marcos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marcos misses with a combination
and Sabotka counters with a low kick, right behind Marcos 's knee.
Sabotka throws a chopping leg kick but Marcos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marcos with a nice cross.
Sabotka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sabotka is looking to clinch but Marcos is avoiding it.
Sabotka blocks a jab.
Sabotka is looking to clinch.
Sabotka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sabotka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sabotka throws a head kick that misses.
Sabotka is looking to clinch.
Ferdinand Marcos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Sabotka.
Sabotka tries to clinch but Marcos moves out of range.
Sabotka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A head kick misses from Sabotka.
Marcos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sabotka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sabotka moves in looking to clinch but Marcos pushes him off.
Marcos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Marcos blocks the leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Sabotka.
Marcos looks to throw the jab but Sabotka is out of range.
Sergei Sabotka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marcos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sabotka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marcos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabotka motions for Marcos to come forward. Sabotka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marcos just misses with a punch to the body.
Sabotka connects with a nice looking jab.
Sabotka misses with a leg kick.
Sabotka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sabotka misses with a hook to the body
and Marcos counters with a stiff right hand.
Sabotka throws a lazy right hand but Marcos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sabotka tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Marcos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sabotka lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Marcos!
Sabotka controlling the position easily from mount.
Marcos is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabotka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marcos is looking to escape.
Marcos is trying desperately to improve position.
Sabotka trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marcos working to try and regain half guard.
Marcos is working hard here to advance position.
Marcos throwing hammer fists to the chest of Sabotka. What's that going to do exactly?
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ferdinand Marcos.
I think Sabotka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Sabotka!
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