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LFC 38: Top Contenders Night PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Albert Einstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holden Coulfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Einstein might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gold Soundz. Coulfield has chosen Napalm Death - Twist the Knife (Slowly) as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Great elbows
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Decent 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Einstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Holden Coulfield!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coulfield looks to land a right hand but Einstein moved out of range.
Einstein lands a high kick!
Coulfield misses with a looping right.
Einstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coulfield.
Coulfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Einstein.
Einstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coulfield misses with a looping right.
Holden Coulfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coulfield waves his right hand out infront of him, looking to distract Einstein. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Einstein to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Einstein is rocked!
It looks like Albert Einstein has been cut.
Coulfield advances to half guard.
Oh Einstein is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coulfield is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Einstein!
Einstein on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Einstein tries to get out of the position.
Coulfield has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Einstein's face.
Coulfield wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Einstein knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Coulfield on the ground.
Coulfield is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Einstein can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coulfield is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Einstein has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Einstein!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coulfield tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Einstein seems to have got his legs back now.
Coulfield keeping moving, preventing Einstein from controlling successfully.
Coulfield wants to sweep here but Einstein controlling him for the moment.
Einstein wants to get up but he can't break Coulfield's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Einstein might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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.
Coulfield keeping moving, preventing Einstein from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big left from Coulfield misses.
Coulfield throws a leg kick but Einstein sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Coulfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Einstein.
Coulfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
Coulfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Einstein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coulfield.
A big left from Coulfield misses.
Coulfield shoots in and drives through. Einstein sprawls well.
Coulfield looks gassed!
Einstein wants to clinch.
Einstein darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einstein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coulfield.
Coulfield misses with a straight right.
Einstein tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Coulfield misses the target.
Coulfield loads up on a big right hand but Einstein slips the punch.
Einstein blocks a leg kick.
Einstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Einstein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Einstein there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice cross by Einstein.
Coulfield throws a hook but Einstein avoids it easily.
Coulfield fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Einstein is out of range.
Coulfield misses with a hook.
Coulfield has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coulfield throws the left hand but Einstein avoids the punch easily.
Coulfield takes a swing at Einstein's ribcage but misses.
Coulfield misses the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Coulfield 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Coulfield misses with a wild body shot.
Einstein moves out of range as Coulfield strikes.
Albert Einstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Einstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coulfield.
Einstein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Coulfield.
Some wild striking there from Coulfield.
Einstein lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Einstein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Einstein scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Einstein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Albert Einstein's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Coulfield takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slow jab from Coulfield misses its intended target.
Coulfield misses with a hook to the body
and Einstein counters with a good low kick that Coulfield was not able to check.
Einstein connects with a body shot.
Albert Einstein is winning the standup battle so far.
Einstein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Einstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Einstein.
Einstein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Coulfield doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coulfield takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Coulfield throws a shot from downtown. Einstein moves away and avoids it.
Einstein pushes Coulfield away with a front kick.
Einstein throws a good cross that connects.
Coulfield is breathing heavily.
Einstein lands a jab.
Coulfield throws a lazy right hand but Einstein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Einstein takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Coulfield with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Einstein to score with a decent uppercut.
Coulfield misses with a combination
and Einstein counters with a body kick that stops Coulfield in his tracks momentarily.
Einstein lands a body shot.
Coulfield has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Einstein.
Einstein lands a slapping body shot.
Coulfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Einstein is looking to slow Coulfield down with leg kicks.
Einstein lands with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Einstein lands with an uppercut that bounces Coulfield off the ropes and back into rage.
Einstein drives through and clinches with Coulfield against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Einstein landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Einstein.
Einstein working Coulfield over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Einstein.
Einstein is leaning against Coulfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Einstein using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Einstein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Einstein lands a nice elbow.
Einstein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Einstein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Coulfield's defenses.
Einstein landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Einstein landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Einstein landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Einstein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coulfield can do to turn this around?
Einstein landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Einstein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Einstein digs a right hand into Coulfield's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Coulfield's gas tank.
Coulfield manages to break the clinch.
Coulfield has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Coulfield there as he acknowledges the shot.
Coulfield shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Einstein as he jumps to the side.
Coulfield shoots and misses
and Einstein counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Einstein has Coulfield up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Einstein.
Coulfield changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Einstein fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Albert Einstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holden Coulfield.
Coulfield throws a hook to the side of Einstein's head but Einstein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coulfield takes a kick to the side of the head.
Coulfield falls off balance throwing a combination
and Einstein counters with a nice uppercut.
Einstein throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Coulfield falls off balance throwing a combination
and Einstein counters with a head kick.
Einstein goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A low kick from Coulfield is predictable there
and Einstein makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coulfield avoids the head kick by Einstein.
Einstein lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Coulfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Coulfield.
Coulfield throws a leg kick
and Einstein counters with an outside leg kick.
Einstein tries to clinch there but Coulfield circles away.
Coulfield missing with a left hand there. Einstein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Einstein scores with a shot to the body.
Einstein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Einstein thuds his shin into the meat of Coulfield's side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Einstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coulfield.
Coulfield swings away with a body shot that misses
and Einstein counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Einstein dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Albert Einstein's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Einstein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Coulfield swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Einstein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donk. Coulfield catches Einstein right on the button with a cross.
Coulfield closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Einstein digs a good hook to Coulfield's body.
Coulfield misses with an uppercut. Einstein saw that one coming.
Coulfield throws a left and a right that both miss
and Einstein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Einstein has Coulfield up against the ropes in a clinch.
Einstein cracks Coulfield with a nice body shot.
Nice elbow from Einstein.
Good body shot from Einstein.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Einstein lands an elbow inside that Coulfield shrugs off.
Einstein using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Coulfield goes for a takedown attempt but Einstein pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Coulfield walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Einstein.
Nice uppercut lands for Einstein. That snapped Coulfield's head back.
Einstein closes the distance and clinches.
Coulfield has Einstein pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Einstein manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Einstein lands a nice elbow.
Einstein lands a knee to the body.
Einstein crunches a lovely knee into Coulfield's ribcage.
Einstein works on Coulfield's body with a couple of short punches.
Einstein lands a body shot.
Einstein presses Coulfield against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Einstein scores a nice knee to the body.
Einstein lands an elbow inside that Coulfield shrugs off.
Einstein lands with a light punch inside.
Coulfield takes a knee to the side of the body.
Einstein lands a nice knee to the body.
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!
Einstein working Coulfield over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Einstein obliges.
Coulfield takes a knee to the side of the body.
Einstein lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Holden Coulfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Einstein works on Coulfield's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Einstein as the two fighters clinch.
Coulfield tries to score a body lock takedown but Einstein shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Albert Einstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holden Coulfield.
Coulfield has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Einstein avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Einstein lands a knee to the body.
Einstein using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Coulfield takes a knee to the side of the body.
Einstein crunches a lovely knee into Coulfield's ribcage.
Coulfield has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Einstein.
Coulfield has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Einstein avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Einstein lands an elbow just above Coulfield 's eye.
Coulfield drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Einstein gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Coulfield takes a knee to the side of the body.
Coulfield tries for a takedown but Einstein manages to get underhooks.
Einstein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Einstein landing knees to the body.
Coulfield can't get the takedown.
Einstein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Einstein cracks Coulfield with a nice body shot.
Einstein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Coulfield's defenses.
Coulfield drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Einstein gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Coulfield is working for takedown but Einstein is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einstein working Coulfield over with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Einstein.
Einstein lands an elbow just above Coulfield 's eye.
A left hand lands to the body for Einstein.
Einstein lands a nice uppercut.
Einstein lands a damaging elbow.
Einstein digs a right hand underneath Coulfield's ribcage. Coulfield let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Einstein lands a nice elbow.
Einstein tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Coulfield avoids it.
Coulfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A left hand lands to the body for Einstein.
Einstein unloads a knee to the mid-section. Coulfield lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Einstein lands a nice knee to the body.
Einstein putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Coulfield in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Coulfield has Einstein pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Einstein manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knees in the clinch landing for Einstein.
Coulfield is trying to drag Einstein to the mat but Einstein just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Coulfield goes for a takedown in the clinch but Einstein prevents it.
Einstein is pressed up against the ropes. Coulfield has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Einstein down to the mat. Einstein avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Einstein instigates a clinch.
Einstein lands an elbow that stopped Coulfield in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coulfield managing to block the knees to the body from Einstein.
Einstein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Coulfield's defenses.
Coulfield goes for a takedown in the clinch but Einstein prevents it.
Coulfield is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Einstein gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Einstein gets underhooks to prevent Coulfield's takedown attempt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Einstein.
Coulfield takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees to the body from Einstein.
Einstein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Coulfield changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Einstein fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Coulfield tries to keep at a distance but Einstein has taken the fight into the clinch.
Einstein putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Coulfield in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coulfield wants a takedown.
Einstein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coulfield backwards.
Einstein landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Coulfield takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Einstein is leaning against Coulfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Einstein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Einstein, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Einstein!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Marquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blah Blah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blah has chosen Egg 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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190 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Antonio Marquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Blah Blah!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marquez looks to throw the jab but Blah is out of range.
Good shot there by Marquez.
Marquez throws a leg kick but Blah checks it.
Blah throws a body punch but Marquez moves out of range.
Marquez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blah at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blah is defended easily by Marquez.
Marquez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blah fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marquez on the side of the head.
Blah shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Marquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marquez working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Marquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blah drops back looking for a leg! Marquez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marquez manages to kick Blah off! Blah jumps back into Marquez's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marquez holds on and takes a little breather.
Marquez trying to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Blah stands and throws Marquez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blah tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Blah thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Blah is trying to get an arm triangle but Marquez is defending well.
Blah looks gassed!
Marquez is looking for a sweep.
Marquez is working hard here to advance position.
Blah tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Blah has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Marquez struggling a bit here.
Blah working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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.
Marquez is looking for a sweep.
Marquez is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Marquez wants to control but Blah postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Blah defending well as Marquez loads up on a big left hand.
Blah needs to keep his hands up - Marquez had a free shot at his head there.
Blah gets the takedown into side control.
Marquez can't do much from the bottom here.
Blah tries to move into full mount but can't pass Marquez's legs.
Blah is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marquez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Marquez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Blah's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquez gets back to full guard.
Blah pushing down on Marquez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Blah is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marquez is doing well to control the position and prevent Blah from advancing to side control.
Blah is working for a submission of some sort.
Marquez trying to control but Blah postures up.
Blah looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Marquez is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marquez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Blah's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Blah's back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Blah tries to break free.
Blah is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Blah staying busy and making it hard for Marquez to control.
Marquez keeps control of the position as Blah tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Marquez controls the action.
Marquez struggling to keep hold of the position.
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 Antonio Marquez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Blah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marquez.
Antonio Marquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marquez lands a really nice looking cross but Blah seems unphased.
Blah slips a jab and a cross from Marquez.
Marquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blah.
Marquez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marquez avoids the body shot from Blah.
Marquez swings for the body but Blah moves out of range.
Blah changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marquez tries to avoid it but Blah manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marquez to the ground. Marquez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blah lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Blah.
Blah misses with the combination.
Blah shoots in looking for a takedown. Marquez tries to sprawl out of it but Blah keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Marquez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marquez manages to avoid it.
Marquez throws a leg kick but Blah moved away.
Horrible takedown by Blah or perhaps it was just good defense by Marquez which made him look bad.
Antonio Marquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blah Blah.
Blah closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marquez circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blah takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marquez avoids the body shot from Blah.
Marquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blah moves away.
Marquez throws a body punch but Blah moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marquez fails to land with a series of punches.
Blah moves out of range as Marquez strikes.
Marquez wants to land a leg kick but Blah is out of range.
Blah slips under a jab from Marquez.
Blah shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Blah was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Marquez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Blah is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Marquez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Marquez wants to hold on but Blah pushes him away.
Blah forces the positional change into back control.
Marquez wants to escape the position.
Blah is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Marquez with him. Marquez is trying to defend but Blah has an arm under the chin now! Marquez grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Blah Blah!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rip James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mr orange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think James might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to What's the difference. The crowd seem to be enjoying orange's choice of entrance music: yes. The key to victory for Rip James has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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270 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rip James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, mr orange!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. James showed some decent athleticism there.
James missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
orange has hold of James's hands but James slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
orange is trying to defend against the ground and pound but James scores with a couple of nice shots.
James is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
James sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. orange defending well though.
James slips a nice elbow through orange's hands, connecting with orange's forehead.
orange works his way to full guard. Good work.
James is working orange over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James postures up in orange's guard and throws a big left but orange blocks it.
orange is trying to control the position but James postures up.
James thows a big elbow that misses.
orange throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
orange striking off his back but it's not causing James any problems.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
James thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
James scores with a nice head shot.
James gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows orange to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
orange wants to get back to full guard.
James is nestled in close to orange, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
orange looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
orange is trying to defend against the ground and pound but James scores with a couple of nice shots.
orange misses with some strikes from the bottom.
orange flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
James working orange over with strikes.
orange misses with some strikes from the bottom.
orange flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
orange tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
James is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
orange wants to improve his position but James is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
orange on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
James is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and orange defends it well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. James connects with a nice short shot to orange's temple.
Ground and pound from James.
orange looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
orange missing with punches from the bottom.
James working orange over with strikes.
orange trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from James there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
orange is trying to maintain the position but James is very close to passing his half guard.
James blocks the strikes from orange.
James missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
James sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. orange defending well though.
orange tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
orange punching from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. James connects with a nice short shot to orange's temple.
James moves nicely into side control.
James tries to score with some ground and pound. orange controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
orange is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
orange regains half guard.
James slips a nice elbow through orange's hands, connecting with orange's forehead.
James is sneakily working for an arm triangle but orange sees it coming and defends easily.
James is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James seems to be looking for submissions.
orange is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
James wants to pass the guard but orange is defending well.
James thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
James thows a huge punch but orange dodges it nicely.
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
orange is trying to maintain the position but James is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling orange to counter with a crisp jab.
James shoots and misses
and orange counters with a nice body shot.
orange connects with a right hand. James shakes it off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
orange shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches James napping and manages to drive through into side control!
orange is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. James knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
orange wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by James, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rip James dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
orange wants to land a leg kick but James is out of range.
Donk. orange catches James right on the button with a cross.
James stuns orange with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
James blocks a leg kick.
A big right from orange misses.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. orange tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag orange to the ground. orange escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
orange shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. orange showed some decent athleticism there.
orange is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and James defends it well.
orange is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
James gets full guard.
orange is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. orange is aware though and is defending well.
orange pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
orange wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
James has his feet on orange's thighs here. He's pushed orange off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! orange screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rip James!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Durante Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Sproles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sproles's choice of entrance music: can't be touched -Roy Jones Jr. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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22
165 lbs
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160 lbs
4 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Ricardo Durante Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Pete Sproles!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durante Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Sproles, looking for a takedown. Durante Jr pushes Sproles against the ropes but Sproles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sproles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Durante Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Sproles pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sproles defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Durante Jr.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Durante Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sproles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Durante Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sproles steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Durante Jr is out on his feet! Sproles sets himself and nearly takes Durante Jr's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pete Sproles!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Sakurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van Wilder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hiro Sakurai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Van Wilder!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilder misses with a straight left.
Sakurai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sakurai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilder misses the jab.
Wilder throws a looping overhand right but Sakurai ducks down to avoid it.
Wilder takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wilder misses the jab.
Sakurai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilder missing with a left hand there. Sakurai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sakurai connects with a right hand. Wilder shakes it off.
The crowd cheers as Wilder lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sakurai doesn't seem phased though.
Wilder throws a right hand that Sakurai ducks under and follows up with a left that Sakurai also avoids with ease.
Sakurai avoids the body shot from Wilder.
Wilder takes one on the button.
Wilder blocks a jab.
Wilder loads up on a big right hand but Sakurai slips the punch.
Sakurai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wilder scores with a jab to the jaw.
Van Wilder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakurai scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Wilder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sakurai lands with a straight right. Wilder didn't see that one coming.
Sakurai misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Wilder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wilder throws a hook to the side of Sakurai's head but Sakurai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sakurai with a nice cross.
Wilder misses with an uppercut. Sakurai saw that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wilder, as that shot connected.
Wilder misses with an uppercut. Sakurai saw that one coming.
Wilder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakurai.
A combination from Wilder does no damage.
Sakurai's corner calls for a 1-2. Sakurai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wilder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wilder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai slips a straight right by Wilder.
Sakurai dodges the punch combination from Wilder.
Sakurai blocks a jab.
Wilder looks gassed!
Sakurai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sakurai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Sakurai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sakurai scores with a jab to the head.
Sakurai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wilder fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sakurai is out of range.
Sakurai connects with a looping right hand.
Nice shot lands for Sakurai.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilder takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wilder might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wilder thows a body shot but no joy.
Sakurai slips a jab from Wilder.
Sakurai blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wilder swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sakurai counters with a shoot takedown. Wilder fights it but they end up in guard.
Sakurai slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sakurai throws a big right hand that misses.
Sakurai postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sakurai trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom.
Sakurai looking to pass the guard.
Sakurai has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wilder keeping moving, preventing Sakurai from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilder is keeping the position for now.
Sakurai trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wilder throws out a loose jab but Sakurai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilder connects with a looping right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakurai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilder throws out the jab.
Wilder misses with a double jab
and Sakurai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sakurai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Sakurai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wilder misses with a double jab
and Sakurai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sakurai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Sakurai fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Wilder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilder misses with a combination
and Sakurai counters with a nice body shot.
Sakurai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wilder throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Sakurai to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilder falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sakurai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilder looks to land a right hand but Sakurai moved out of range.
Wilder throws the left hand but Sakurai avoids the punch easily.
Hiro Sakurai is winning the standup battle so far.
Sakurai moves out of range as Wilder strikes.
Wilder is breathing heavily.
Wilder throws a combination that misses
and Sakurai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakurai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wilder falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Sakurai to counter with a crisp jab.
Sakurai staying out of range there.
Sakurai thuds a left hand into Wilder's body.
Sakurai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sakurai lands with a kick to the temple. Wilder shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A jab from Sakurai does it's job there.
Nice uppercut lands for Sakurai. That snapped Wilder's head back.
Sakurai lands a jab to Wilder's midsection.
Wilder gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sakurai tests Wilder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilder throws a combination that misses
and Sakurai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sakurai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wilder's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakurai closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sakurai taking a breather here.
Sakurai wants to control but Wilder is keeping him busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sakurai controls the position.
Sakurai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wilder is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wilder is not content to let Sakurai control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai is trying to get an arm triangle but Wilder is defending well.
Sakurai trying to control the position but Wilder is working away.
Wilder is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sakurai connects with a single shot there.
Wilder on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sakurai scores with a decent looking hook.
Sakurai ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
A big left from Wilder misses.
Wilder throws a hook but Sakurai blocks it.
Good exchange - Wilder coming out on top.
Wilder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sakurai counters with a nice body shot.
Wilder misses with a body shot
and Sakurai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakurai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wilder.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Sakurai dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sakurai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilder.
Sakurai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilder.
Sakurai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilder walks into a straight right hand from Sakurai.
A jab from Wilder misses.
Wilder missing with a left hand there. Sakurai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilder throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sakurai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wilder thinking.
Wilder misses with a double jab
and Sakurai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wilder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sakurai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Wilder misses.
Sakurai cracks Wilder with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wilder misses with a double jab
and Sakurai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakurai lands a head kick. Wilder smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wilder misses with a combination
and Sakurai counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sakurai lands a nice hook to Wilder's body. Wilder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sakurai lands the left hand.
Wilder throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sakurai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sakurai moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wilder takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wilder needs to keep his hands up - Sakurai had a free shot at his head there.
Sakurai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sakurai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wilder takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wilder misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai lands with a shot to the body.
Sakurai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Sakurai scores with a sloppy right hand. Wilder should have avoided that one.
A low kick from Wilder misses
and Sakurai counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sakurai.
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!
Sakurai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sakurai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sakurai advances to half guard.
Sakurai trying to control the action but Wilder is working from the bottom.
Wilder is trying to stand up here but Sakurai is controlling him well.
Sakurai missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai is looking for a kimura here.
Wilder pushes Sakurai off looking to stand but Sakurai dives back in and keeps control.
Van Wilder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hiro Sakurai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sakurai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sakurai is working for a kimura but Wilder is defending it quite comfortably.
Sakurai stops Wilder from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wilder connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sakurai momentarily.
Wilder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sakurai counters with a single leg into guard. Wilder didn't expect that.
Wilder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sakurai controlling from the top position.
Sakurai'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.
Sakurai wants to control from the top but Wilder keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiro Sakurai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sakurai has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiro Sakurai!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Petri Pakkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Smoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pakkanen comes into the arena with Loost Koos - Pakkasta blaring out of the sound system. Fred Smoot has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Petri Pakkanen's chin.
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182 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Petri Pakkanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Fred Smoot!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pakkanen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smoot swivels and escapes.
Smoot stuffs the takedown.
Pakkanen tries for a takedown but Smoot sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petri Pakkanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pakkanen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smoot circles away.
Pakkanen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pakkanen dives in and grabs Smoot's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smoot pushes down on Pakkanen's head and hops out.
Pakkanen is breathing heavily.
Smoot fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pakkanen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smoot cracks a nice hook into Pakkanen's ribs.
Smoot lands a big head kick that sends Pakkanen tumbling to the mat! Smoot takes a step backwards and waves Pakkanen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Pakkanen is rocked!
It looks like Petri Pakkanen 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!
Smoot wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smoot rushes Pakkanen and presses him up against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Smoot.
Pakkanen tries to pull guard but Smoot holds him up against the ropes and eventually Pakkanen drops back down to his feet.
A knee to the head by Smoot.
Smoot creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pakkanen's defenses.
A knee to the head by Smoot.
Oh Pakkanen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smoot scores with a hook to the body.
Pakkanen seems to have got his legs back now.
Pakkanen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Smoot.
Smoot landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Smoot.
Smoot connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pakkanen's face.
Smoot landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smoot landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoot lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smoot landing knees to the body.
Smoot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smoot landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smoot lands a nice knee to the body.
Smoot is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smoot lands with a left to the head.
Pakkanen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smoot lands an elbow that stopped Pakkanen in his tracks for a moment.
Pakkanen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pakkanen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smoot unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smoot gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smoot landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smoot lands a knee to the body.
Smoot lands a nice knee to the body.
Smoot scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smoot with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smoot landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smoot landing knees to the head.
Smoot lands with a short shot to the head.
Smoot landing knees to the head.
Smoot lands an elbow inside.
Smoot works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smoot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smoot lands a damaging elbow.
Smoot utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pakkanen fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pakkanen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smoot gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smoot is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pakkanen fails to pull guard.
Smoot with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smoot lands a nice elbow.
Pakkanen successfully pulls guard.
Pakkanen keeping full guard, as Smoot tries to pass.
Smoot is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pakkanen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pakkanen throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Pakkanen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pakkanen keeping full guard, as Smoot tries to pass.
Pakkanen is looking for a triangle but Smoot pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smoot 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.
Pakkanen has his foot on Smoot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smoot works his way back into a safe position though.
Smoot drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smoot jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smoot wanted to stand there but Pakkanen had control of the position.
Pakkanen is looking for a triangle but Smoot pushes his legs off easily.
Pakkanen keeping moving, preventing Smoot from controlling successfully.
Pakkanen working a defensive guard here.
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.
Pakkanen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smoot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smoot would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Smoot trying to control the position from guard on top but Pakkanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smoot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pakkanen throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Smoot drops back looking for a leg! Pakkanen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pakkanen manages to kick Smoot off! Smoot jumps back into Pakkanen's guard.
Smoot 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Smoot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Petri Pakkanen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice takedown defense from Smoot. No joy for Pakkanen on that attempt.
Pakkanen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smoot pinned against the cage. Smoot gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pakkanen shoots for a double leg takedown but Smoot sprawls well. He's pushed Pakkanen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petri Pakkanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smoot tries to clinch there but Pakkanen circles away.
Pakkanen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smoot but Smoot pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pakkanen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smoot swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoot lands a big head kick that sends Pakkanen tumbling to the mat! Smoot takes a step backwards and waves Pakkanen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Smoot stuffs the takedown attempt from Pakkanen. Pakkanen gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Smoot throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Pakkanen is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the ropes! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Fred Smoot!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jay McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrique Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerrero has chosen I Lie, I Cheat, I Steal as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Enrique Guerrero has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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163 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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay McCoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Enrique Guerrero!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerrero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCoy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Guerrero tries to clinch but McCoy moves out of range.
McCoy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCoy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McCoy lands with a shot to the body.
Guerrero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Guerrero.
McCoy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McCoy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Guerrero is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McCoy trying to mount his opponent but Guerrero defends it.
Guerrero wants to control but McCoy is keeping busy.
Guerrero is looking to escape.
Guerrero is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McCoy scores with a couple of nice shots.
McCoy tries to pass to full mount but Guerrero defends it.
McCoy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy is nestled in close to Guerrero, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McCoy prevents Guerrero from improving his position.
McCoy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Guerrero with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Guerrero wants to get back to full guard.
McCoy trying to mount his opponent but Guerrero defends it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McCoy winds up and cracks Guerrero with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McCoy prevents Guerrero from improving his position.
Guerrero is defending against the submission attempts here by McCoy.
McCoy thows a huge punch but Guerrero dodges it nicely.
Guerrero won't allow McCoy to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero trying to control here.
Guerrero looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Guerrero pushes McCoy off and gets back to his feet.
Guerrero throws a jab when McCoy was well out of range.
Guerrero throws a sloppy body shot
and McCoy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Guerrero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCoy instigates a clinch.
Guerrero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Guerrero content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Guerrero can't get the takedown.
Guerrero swings wildly with an uppercut but McCoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guerrero tries to pull guard but McCoy holds him up against the ropes and eventually Guerrero drops back down to his feet.
McCoy throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCoy.
McCoy lands with a light punch inside.
McCoy digs a right hand into Guerrero's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Guerrero's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCoy.
Guerrero is working for takedown but McCoy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jay McCoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enrique Guerrero.
McCoy scores with a shoulder strike.
McCoy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Guerrero is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Guerrero looks gassed!
McCoy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCoy can't get the takedown.
Guerrero is trying to drag McCoy to the mat but McCoy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Still in the clinch, McCoy scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from McCoy as the two fighters clinch.
Guerrero wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McCoy has him pressed against the ropes.
Guerrero has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McCoy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McCoy prevents Guerrero from breaking the clinch.
Guerrero has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McCoy cracks Guerrero with a nice body shot.
Guerrero goes for a takedown attempt but McCoy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McCoy scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab, jab by McCoy - just one landing.
Guerrero gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Guerrero throws a big shot that misses.
Guerrero gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McCoy counters with a straight right hand.
McCoy scores with a decent looking hook.
McCoy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Guerrero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Guerrero tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McCoy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McCoy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCoy passes Guerrero's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McCoy is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Guerrero has managed to free his arm - good work.
McCoy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Guerrero defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay McCoy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McCoy moves into the clinch.
McCoy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCoy successfully pulls guard.
McCoy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Guerrero preventing the sweep.
McCoy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Guerrero stacks McCoy on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Guerrero!
McCoy is trying to control Guerrero's posture but Guerrero avoids it.
McCoy is looking to regain half guard here but Guerrero keeps moving and retains side control.
Guerrero trying to control the action but McCoy is working from the bottom.
Guerrero tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Guerrero closes the distance but McCoy moves to the side
and McCoy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Guerrero won't be happy with that.
Guerrero is not content to let McCoy control the position.
McCoy tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
McCoy creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Guerrero sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Guerrero is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McCoy is nestled in close to Guerrero, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Guerrero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Guerrero wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McCoy scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McCoy connects with a nice short shot to Guerrero's temple.
Ground and pound from McCoy.
McCoy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Guerrero knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McCoy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guerrero trying to control here.
Guerrero looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McCoy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Guerrero on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jay McCoy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCoy wants to pass the guard but Guerrero is defending well.
McCoy 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.
McCoy working over Guerrero with some ground and pound. Guerrero looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McCoy moves nicely into side control.
Guerrero regains half guard.
McCoy is looking for a kimura but Guerrero is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McCoy to get the leverage.
Guerrero is trying to maintain the position but McCoy is very close to passing his half guard.
McCoy trying to pass the guard but Guerrero defending well.
McCoy works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Guerrero!
Guerrero is looking to get to half guard.
McCoy avoids the attempt from Guerrero to control.
McCoy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Guerrero trying desperately to get to his feet.
McCoy lands with some strikes.
McCoy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Guerrero can't escape the position.
McCoy is landing with some decent strikes but Guerrero is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Guerrero is desperately trying to improve his position but McCoy has a good base and remains in mount.
Guerrero really wants to buck McCoy off and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay McCoy dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Guerrero tries to keep at a distance but McCoy has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Guerrero's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Guerrero wants to break free but McCoy has control.
Guerrero fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Guerrero dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
McCoy is pressed up against the ropes. Guerrero has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCoy down to the mat. McCoy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Guerrero tries to clinch but McCoy moves away
and McCoy counters with a slapping leg kick.
McCoy avoids the body shot from Guerrero.
McCoy looks to land a combination. Guerrero sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McCoy staying out of range there.
McCoy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Guerrero looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McCoy tries to advance to mount but can't.
McCoy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Guerrero knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guerrero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
McCoy working the ground and pound effectively.
Guerrero is in all sorts of trouble here.
McCoy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McCoy swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jay McCoy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chwytny Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Roberts told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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25
265 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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22
262 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Chwytny Vlad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vlad avoids the body shot from Roberts.
Roberts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vlad was well out of range. Poor timing from Roberts.
Roberts lands a glancing blow to the side of Vlad's head.
Bruce Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts misses with a low kick.
Roberts throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vlad was covering up waiting for the punch and Roberts finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vlad looking for a sweep. Not yet Vlad, not yet.
Vlad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roberts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roberts controlling from the top position.
Vlad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roberts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vlad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roberts scoring with some ground and pound.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Vlad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vlad trying to control the position here.
Vlad looking for a sweep. Not yet Vlad, not yet.
Roberts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roberts preventing the sweep.
Roberts trying to control but Vlad is working from the bottom.
Roberts cracks Vlad with a solid left hand.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vlad is on top in guard.
Roberts bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vlad's guard.
Roberts looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vlad pulls Roberts in to control the position.
Roberts makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Roberts preventing the sweep.
Roberts trying to control but Vlad is working from the bottom.
Roberts working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts thows a big elbow that misses.
Roberts postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Roberts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Roberts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roberts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vlad keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Vlad trying to control the position.
Vlad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vlad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roberts drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vlad dives on top into guard.
Roberts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vlad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roberts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vlad preventing the sweep.
Vlad wants to pass the guard but Roberts is keeping the position.
Roberts pulls Vlad in close to his closed guard and prevents Vlad from doing any damage or advancing position.
Roberts trying to keep a closed guard but Vlad is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Roberts dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Roberts lands with a nice body punch.
Roberts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roberts misses the shot to the body.
Bruce Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roberts works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Roberts throws a body punch but Vlad moves out of range.
Roberts just misses with a punch to the body.
Vlad tries for a takedown but Roberts circles away easily
and Roberts counters with a straight right hand.
Roberts connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Roberts there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roberts lands a left and a right that send Vlad crashing to the mat, dazed. Roberts thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Vlad is rocked!
It looks like Chwytny Vlad has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roberts scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vlad doesn't seem bothered though.
Oh Vlad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roberts throws a nice looking combination but Vlad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vlad seems to have got his legs back now.
Roberts lands a left and a right that send Vlad crashing to the mat, dazed. Roberts thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Vlad is rocked!
Crack! Roberts connects with the perfect overhand right and Vlad falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Roberts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Roberts!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Dawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorma Kampa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kampa comes into a darkened arena with his song building. End of All Hope kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Douglas Dawkins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jorma Kampa's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Douglas Dawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jorma Kampa!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kampa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kampa throws a leg kick but Dawkins moved away.
Kampa throws a hook but Dawkins avoids it easily.
Dawkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dawkins throws a hook to the side of Kampa's head but Kampa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dawkins misses with a wild combination.
Dawkins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kampa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dawkins misses with a hook to the body
and Kampa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins throws a sloppy head kick and Kampa moves out of range easily.
Dawkins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dawkins misses with a takedown
and Kampa counters with a shoot takedown. Dawkins fights it but they end up in guard.
Kampa trying to control but Dawkins is working from the bottom.
Kampa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kampa tries to free his leg and advance position but Dawkins is retaining full guard.
Dawkins working for a triangle but Kampa defends it easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kampa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kampa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dawkins is keeping the position for now.
Dawkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kampa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dawkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kampa defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kampa trying to control but Dawkins is working from the bottom.
Dawkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kampa is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kampa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kampa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dawkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dawkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kampa defends it easily.
That's four 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.
Kampa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dawkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kampa defends well.
Dawkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kampa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kampa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dawkins is breathing heavily.
Kampa trying to control but Dawkins is working from the bottom.
Kampa is stalling in the full guard.
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 Douglas Dawkins will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dawkins throws a hook but Kampa blocks it.
Kampa throws a lazy right hand but Dawkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dawkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kampa misses with a hook. Dawkins ducked under it nicely.
Douglas Dawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kampa dodges the punch combination from Dawkins.
Dawkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kampa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kampa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dawkins can pounce on him.
Dawkins blocks a jab.
Dawkins lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Jorma Kampa has been cut.
Douglas Dawkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dawkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kampa ducks right into an uppercut from Dawkins.
Kampa throws a lazy head kick
and Dawkins counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Kampa!
Kampa is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kampa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dawkins.
Dawkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dawkins is working for a kimura but Kampa is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Kampa has recovered full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dawkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dawkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Kampa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kampa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kampa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kampa lands with a hook. Dawkins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dawkins lands a head kick. Kampa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dawkins throws a head kick but Kampa moves out of range.
Dawkins lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kampa.
Kampa is looking to take a break and control but Dawkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kampa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kampa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dawkins wants to control but Kampa postures up.
Kampa trying to control the action but Dawkins is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The strikes coming from Kampa are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Dawkins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jorma Kampa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kampa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dawkins throws out the jab.
Dawkins misses the shot to the body.
Kampa throws a leg kick but Dawkins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kampa checks a leg kick.
Kampa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dawkins tries to get to full guard but Kampa has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kampa is thwarting Dawkins's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kampa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dawkins tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kampa is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dawkins reverses the position - he's now on top in Kampa's guard.
Dawkins throws and elbow that misses. Kampa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dawkins's guard. Nice move by Kampa!
Dawkins looking for a guillotine here but Kampa defends easily.
Kampa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kampa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kampa trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kampa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dawkins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kampa passes into half guard.
Kampa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dawkins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Douglas Dawkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kampa trying to pass the guard but Dawkins defending well.
Dawkins wants to control but Kampa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kampa works his way into full mount!
Jorma Kampa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kampa throws some wild stikes that Dawkins manages to avoid easily.
Kampa unloads with some shots from mount but Dawkins bucks and avoids them well.
Dawkins wants to hold on but Kampa pushes him away.
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.
Dawkins in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dawkins regains half guard.
Kampa is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Dawkins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kampa seems to be working for a kimura but Dawkins defends the submission attempt.
Kampa is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorma Kampa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dawkins 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Dawkins!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Remy Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blade Daywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valentine's entrance music is Pantera-Throes of Rejection. A fine choice. Daywalker has chosen Blade OST - Blood Rave as his entrance music. Remy Valentine has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Remy Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Blade Daywalker!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Valentine, as that shot connected.
It looks like Blade Daywalker has been cut.
Daywalker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valentine as he avoids it easily.
Valentine throws the left hand but Daywalker avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Daywalker is defended easily by Valentine.
Valentine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daywalker.
Valentine misses with a jab to the body
and Daywalker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valentine scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daywalker clinches.
Daywalker is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Remy Valentine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blade Daywalker.
Valentine blocks an elbow strike.
Valentine has had enough of the clinch but Daywalker keeps him there for the moment.
Daywalker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Valentine wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Valentine wants to get back to striking at distance but Daywalker won't allow it.
Daywalker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daywalker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Valentine is defending well for now.
Daywalker jumps guard but Valentine stands there with Daywalker around his waist. Daywalker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Valentine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valentine feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Daywalker sprawling to the canvas! Daywalker rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Valentine finish him?!
Daywalker is rocked!
Daywalker bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Valentine comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Daywalker falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Daywalker was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Remy Valentine!
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