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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between sam sarmiento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuli Kuivanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuli Kuivanen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, sam sarmiento!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuli Kuivanen!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuivanen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kuivanen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuivanen throws a series of punches but sarmiento moves out of range.
Kuivanen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuivanen works over sarmiento's head and body with a nice combination.
Kuivanen throws a series of punches but sarmiento avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kuivanen is defended easily by sarmiento.
Kuivanen throws a right hand that sarmiento ducks under and follows up with a left that sarmiento also avoids with ease.
Kuivanen misses with a few strikes there.
sarmiento gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kuivanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
sarmiento looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
sarmiento trying to mount his opponent but Kuivanen defends it.
sarmiento wants to control but Kuivanen is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
sarmiento passes to full mount!
sarmiento controlling from the full mount.
Kuivanen wants to get back to his feet.
sarmiento landing strikes from the mount and Kuivanen is in trouble!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
sarmiento trying to control but he's not successful this time.
sarmiento controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuivanen's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kuivanen has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of sarmiento's lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kuivanen looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
sarmiento is keen to just control but Kuivanen is a slippery customer.
The referee stands the fighters back up. sam sarmiento just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
sarmiento gets a clinch.
sarmiento has Kuivanen pressed against the cage, preventing Kuivanen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
sarmiento's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuivanen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuivanen tries to clinch but sarmiento moves away
and sarmiento counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
sarmiento changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
sarmiento drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kuivanen keeping full guard, as sarmiento tries to pass.
sarmiento content to stall in guard here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
sam sarmiento dominated that round.
That's time! sarmiento's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
sarmiento thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kuivanen if he has to take too many more of those.
Kuivanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by sarmiento.
sarmiento tests Kuivanen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
sarmiento lands a two punch combo.
Kuivanen closes the distance but sarmiento moves to the side
and sarmiento counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kuivanen's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
sarmiento looking to pass the guard.
Kuivanen being controlled here, momentarily.
Kuivanen is breathing heavily.
sarmiento wants to control from the top but Kuivanen keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuivanen can't keep his opponent in guard - sarmiento advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
sarmiento wants to take a breather but Kuivanen is having none of it.
sarmiento is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
sarmiento trying to control from half guard but Kuivanen is working away.
sarmiento not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. sam sarmiento just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
sarmiento moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
sam sarmiento is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
sarmiento fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kuivanen.
sarmiento moves into the clinch.
sarmiento lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
sarmiento jumps into guard, dragging Kuivanen to the mat.
sarmiento manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
sarmiento lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
sarmiento fails to move to back control.
sarmiento with shots to the head and body - Kuivanen looks very uncomfortable down there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
sarmiento controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuivanen is bucking up trying to escape but sarmiento cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
sam sarmiento dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
sarmiento has closed the distance and engaged Kuivanen in a clinch.
Kuivanen working hard to break the clinch.
Kuivanen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
sarmiento escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
sarmiento throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kuivanen swats away the attempt to clinch by sarmiento.
sarmiento moves into the clinch.
Kuivanen tries to circle away but sarmiento has him pinned against the cage.
sarmiento breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuivanen throws a left and a right that both miss
and sarmiento moves into the clinch.
sarmiento pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuivanen misses with a jab, cross combination.
sarmiento scores a takedown into full mount!
sarmiento takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
sarmiento jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kuivanen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuivanen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
sarmiento remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
sam sarmiento overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
sarmiento working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuivanen taking a bit of punishment here - sarmiento scoring with strikes.
sarmiento is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuivanen is defending well.
Kuivanen is looking to get back to his feet here but sarmiento is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kuivanen's back.
sarmiento is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
sam sarmiento is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kuivanen is trying to stand back up.
I would not like to be Kuivanen right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
sam sarmiento showed his dominance in that final round.
Well sarmiento 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... sam sarmiento!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vince Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Barker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vince Brown has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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132 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vince Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Barker!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
Brown tries to clinch up but Barker circles away and keeps his distance.
Barker misses with a wild body shot.
Vince Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Barker with that takedown attempt.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Barker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brown clinches up against the cage.
Brown lands a nice elbow.
Barker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barker takes an elbow to the temple.
Barker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Barker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown lands a knee to the head.
Barker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Brown tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brown pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vince Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Barker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is looking to clinch but Barker is avoiding it.
Barker keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck for Barker with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Barker or perhaps it was just good defense by Brown which made him look bad.
Brown clinches up against the cage.
Brown utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Brown unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Barker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brown working Barker over with knees to the body.
Brown comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brown putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Barker is working for takedown but Brown is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a knee to the head.
Barker jumps guard but Brown stands there with Barker around his waist. Barker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Brown.
Barker trying to stall but Brown improves his position.
Brown prevents a takedown attempt there.
Barker looks gassed!
Barker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brown gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brown crunches a lovely knee into Barker's ribcage.
Brown lands a knee to the body.
Brown lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brown lands an elbow that stopped Barker in his tracks for a moment.
Barker tries to break the clinch but Brown is controlling the position.
Brown lands a nice elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brown.
Brown lands a good knee to the midsection. Barker won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown scores a nice knee to the body.
Brown lands an elbow inside.
Brown lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Brown landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Barker is trying to maintain a safe position but Brown gets an underhook and turns Barker into the cage.
Nice elbow from Brown.
Brown landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Brown scores with a knee to the head.
Barker is rocked!
Barker takes an elbow to the temple.
Barker is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Brown creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Barker! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Brown.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vince Brown!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between MJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Biggum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MJ Penn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, MJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyrone Biggum!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Biggum prevents Penn from moving into mount.
Penn passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Biggum!
Biggum is trying desperately to improve position.
Penn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Penn looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Penn is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Biggum has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Biggum!
Biggum tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn is looking for a triangle but Biggum pushes his legs off easily.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Biggum from controlling successfully.
Biggum stands and throws Penn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Biggum is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Penn has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn wants to control but Biggum postures up.
Biggum wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Penn, who protects the arm well.
Biggum wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy.
Biggum cracks Penn with a big elbow.
Penn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Biggum off and has taken his back!
Penn misses with a punch to the head.
Biggum breaks Penn's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Biggum working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Biggum defends well.
Penn is breathing heavily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Biggum is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Biggum stands and throws Penn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Biggum has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Penn!
Penn can't escape the position.
Biggum is working for a guillotine from mount but Penn frees his head quite easily.
Biggum looking to control and managing it successfully.
Penn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggum is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Penn is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Penn flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Biggum anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Penn and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Biggum slips an arm under Penn chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Biggum has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Biggum is squeezing on Penn like an anaconda would it's prey. Penn fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyrone Biggum!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladivar Zubrowka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silva Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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185 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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladivar Zubrowka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Silva Alves!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zubrowka lands with a slapping head kick.
Alves swinging wilding here.
Alves misses with a wild combination.
Zubrowka throws a nice head kick!
Alves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alves throws a series of punches but Zubrowka moves out of range.
Alves looks to land a combination but Zubrowka avoids it well.
Alves swinging wilding here.
Zubrowka clinches up against the cage.
Zubrowka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zubrowka connects with a high kick.
Alves keeps the fight on the outside.
Zubrowka lands with a nice combination. Alves backs away looking to recover.
Alves swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zubrowka counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Zubrowka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zubrowka breaks the clinch.
Zubrowka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alves throws a combination that misses
and Zubrowka counters with a head kick. That will keep Alves thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Alves misses with a double jab
and Zubrowka counters with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zubrowka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zubrowka.
Alves looks gassed!
Zubrowka manages to break the clinch.
Silva Alves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zubrowka counters by clinching up.
Zubrowka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zubrowka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alves throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zubrowka counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Zubrowka rushes Alves and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zubrowka missing with knees to the body.
Zubrowka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alves's efforts to push away.
Zubrowka breaks the clinch.
Zubrowka doesn't manage to clinch there - Alves circles away.
Zubrowka moves into the clinch.
Zubrowka scores a nice knee to the body.
Zubrowka looking to throw knees to the head but Alves is blocking nicely.
Alves is looking to break free of the clinch but Zubrowka has double underhooks.
Zubrowka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zubrowka takes the fight into the clinch.
Alves looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alves wants to break free but Zubrowka has control.
Zubrowka tries to land a knee to the head but Alves blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zubrowka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alves blocks it with crossed arms.
Zubrowka lands a good knee to the midsection. Alves won't want to take too many of those.
Zubrowka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alves swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zubrowka counters with a low kick, right behind Alves 's knee.
Zubrowka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zubrowka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alves's calf.
Zubrowka lands a head kick. Alves smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zubrowka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zubrowka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zubrowka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zubrowka fails to land with a series of punches.
Zubrowka punishes Alves's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zubrowka moves into the clinch.
Zubrowka tries to land a knee to the head but Alves blocks with his arms.
Zubrowka lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zubrowka throws an elbow but misses.
Zubrowka manages to break the clinch.
Zubrowka tries to clinch up.
Alves throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zubrowka counters with a body kick that stops Alves in his tracks momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zubrowka shoots for a takedown but Alves saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zubrowka has a takedown stuffed.
Alves takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zubrowka throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zubrowka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alves swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zubrowka counters with a head kick. That will keep Alves thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Zubrowka shoots in for a double leg but Alves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladivar Zubrowka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zubrowka pushes Alves up against the cage in a clinch.
Zubrowka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alves is defending well for now.
Alves avoiding damage as Zubrowka throws knees to the body.
Alves wants to break free but Zubrowka has control.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zubrowka obliges.
Zubrowka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zubrowka moves into range and clinches up with Alves.
Zubrowka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zubrowka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zubrowka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alves pinned against the cage. Alves gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zubrowka counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zubrowka closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Zubrowka tries to clinch up but Alves circles away and keeps his distance.
Zubrowka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zubrowka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alves circles away.
Alves throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zubrowka counters with a low kick, right behind Alves 's knee.
Zubrowka closes the distance and clinches.
Zubrowka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zubrowka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alves is defending well for now.
Zubrowka missing with knees to the body.
Zubrowka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zubrowka throws an elbow but it misses.
Zubrowka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zubrowka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zubrowka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zubrowka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alves keeps the fight on the outside.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladivar Zubrowka dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zubrowka rushes Alves and presses him up against the cage.
Zubrowka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zubrowka tries to close the distance and clinch but Alves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alves throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zubrowka counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zubrowka stops Alves from standing up.
Zubrowka decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Alves avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alves throws a combination that misses
and Zubrowka counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Zubrowka doesn't manage to clinch there - Alves circles away.
Alves keeps the fight on the outside.
Alves is breathing heavily.
Zubrowka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zubrowka delivers a nice body kick.
Zubrowka tries to clinch but Alves moves out of range.
Zubrowka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zubrowka moves into the clinch.
Zubrowka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alves has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alves lands an uppercut.
Zubrowka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zubrowka shoots in and drives through. Alves sprawls well.
Zubrowka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zubrowka counters with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Zubrowka.
Zubrowka gets a clinch.
Zubrowka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zubrowka instigates a clinch.
Zubrowka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alves.
Alves takes an elbow to the temple.
Zubrowka working Alves over with knees to the body.
Zubrowka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zubrowka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alves has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zubrowka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zubrowka trying to land knees to the body.
Alves avoiding damage as Zubrowka throws knees to the body.
Alves avoids a wild elbow strike from Zubrowka.
Zubrowka throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zubrowka tries to land knees in the clinch but Alves avoids the damage to the body.
Zubrowka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alves is defending well for now.
Alves wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zubrowka has him pressed against the cage.
Alves gets through Zubrowka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zubrowka throws an elbow but it misses.
Alves takes an elbow to the temple.
Zubrowka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zubrowka tries to clinch up but Alves circles away and keeps his distance.
Alves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zubrowka counters with a head kick. That will keep Alves thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Zubrowka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alves swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alves misses with a double jab
and Zubrowka counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Alves is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Zubrowka closes the distance and clinches.
Zubrowka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zubrowka tries to clinch but Alves moves out of range.
Alves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zubrowka counters with a big head kick but Alves shrugs it off.
Zubrowka throws a series of punches but Alves avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zubrowka moves into range and clinches up with Alves.
Zubrowka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alves.
Zubrowka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Alves. No joy for Zubrowka on that attempt.
Zubrowka fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladivar Zubrowka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zubrowka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alves paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alves misses with a combination
and Zubrowka counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Alves is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Zubrowka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alves swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zubrowka lands with a nice body kick.
Zubrowka throws a front kick that sends Alves stumbling back into the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zubrowka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A combination from Zubrowka does no damage.
Zubrowka clinches up against the cage.
Zubrowka manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zubrowka scores with a nice head shot.
Alves swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zubrowka counters with a head kick. That will keep Alves thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Zubrowka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alves's head.
Zubrowka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zubrowka tries a knee to the head but Alves blocks it.
Zubrowka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alves stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alves wants it to stay on the feet.
Alves misses with a double jab
and Zubrowka counters with a head kick.
Zubrowka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alves tries to keep at a distance but Zubrowka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zubrowka misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zubrowka prevents Alves from breaking the clinch.
Alves can't break the clinch.
Zubrowka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zubrowka forces Alves back against the cage and clinches.
Zubrowka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alves is defending well for now.
Zubrowka manages to break the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladivar Zubrowka dominated that second round.
That's time! Zubrowka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Zubrowka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zubrowka moves in looking to clinch but Alves pushes him off.
Alves misses with a double jab
and Zubrowka counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Alves has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zubrowka.
Alves throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zubrowka counters with a nice body kick.
Alves avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves misses with a double jab
and Zubrowka counters with a thumping low kick.
Zubrowka moves into the clinch successfully.
Zubrowka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zubrowka tries to clinch up but Alves circles away and keeps his distance.
Vladivar Zubrowka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body kick from Zubrowka.
Zubrowka scores with a spinning back kick!
Zubrowka tries to clinch but Alves moves out of range.
Zubrowka wants to clinch.
Alves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zubrowka doesn't manage to clinch there - Alves circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zubrowka tries to clinch but Alves is having none of it.
Alves throws a combination that misses
and Zubrowka counters by clinching up.
Zubrowka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alves has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zubrowka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alves can do to turn this around?
Zubrowka misses with a knee to the head.
Zubrowka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alves swats away the attempt to clinch by Zubrowka.
Alves leaves Zubrowka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zubrowka counters with a low kick, right behind Alves 's knee.
Zubrowka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zubrowka connects with a high kick.
Zubrowka shoots in looking for a takedown. Alves tries to sprawl out of it but Zubrowka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alves manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladivar Zubrowka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zubrowka tries to clinch up.
Alves throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zubrowka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vladivar Zubrowka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zubrowka manages to break the clinch.
Zubrowka has closed the distance and engaged Alves in a clinch.
Zubrowka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zubrowka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zubrowka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch combination from Zubrowka misses.
Alves tries to keep at a distance but Zubrowka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zubrowka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alves is defending well for now.
Zubrowka keeps control of Alves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zubrowka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alves has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zubrowka lands a knee to the head.
Zubrowka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alves blocks it with crossed arms.
Zubrowka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zubrowka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zubrowka pushes Alves up against the cage in a clinch.
Zubrowka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alves's defenses.
A frustrated look appears on Alves's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Zubrowka.
Alves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zubrowka doesn't manage to clinch there - Alves circles away.
Zubrowka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zubrowka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alves.
Alves throws a combination that misses
and Zubrowka counters with a nice kick to the body.
Zubrowka tries to clinch but Alves moves out of range.
Zubrowka moves in looking to clinch but Alves pushes him off.
Zubrowka tries to clinch up but Alves circles away and keeps his distance.
Zubrowka is looking to clinch.
Alves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zubrowka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zubrowka moves into the clinch successfully.
Zubrowka breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Zubrowka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vladivar Zubrowka is winning the standup battle so far.
Zubrowka lands a jab-cross combination.
Zubrowka tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zubrowka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alves.
Zubrowka moves into the clinch.
Alves can't break the clinch.
Zubrowka manages to break the clinch.
Alves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zubrowka tries to clinch but Alves moves out of range.
Alves throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zubrowka counters with an inside leg kick.
Alves keeps the fight on the outside.
Alves circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zubrowka closes the distance and pushes Alves back into the cage.
Zubrowka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alves leaves Zubrowka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zubrowka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alves paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zubrowka tries to clinch there but Alves circles away.
Zubrowka lands a head kick. Alves smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Alves misses with a combination
and Zubrowka counters with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladivar Zubrowka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zubrowka 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladivar Zubrowka!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Chappers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Johnston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Floyd Chappers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rock Johnston!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnston is looking to clinch but Chappers is avoiding it.
Chappers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chappers throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johnston was covering up waiting for the punch and Chappers finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Johnston has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Chappers off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnston looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnston tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chappers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnston wants to clinch up but Chappers keeps it at a distance.
Johnston tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chappers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chappers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnston's head.
Chappers closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chappers moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnston tries to clinch up.
Johnston on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chappers throws a shot to the body.
Chappers shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chappers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston is trying to stand back up but Chappers is controlling him
Chappers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnston sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnston kicks Chappers off and gets back to his feet.
Chappers scores with a takedown into Johnston's guard.
Chappers postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Johnston is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chappers, into his guard.
Chappers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chappers is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnston decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Chappers, up you get!
Johnston fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chappers, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnston lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Johnston.
Chappers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnston just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnston throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chappers blocks it with crossed arms.
Chappers takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Floyd Chappers has been cut.
Chappers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knees in the clinch landing for Johnston.
Johnston landing knees to the head.
Johnston with a knee to the head.
Chappers tries to pull guard but Johnston holds him up against the cage and eventually Chappers drops back down to his feet.
Johnston tries a knee to the head but Chappers blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Johnston looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Johnston lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Johnston throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnston gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johnston misses with a knee to the head.
Johnston misses with an elbow strike.
Johnston looking to throw knees to the head but Chappers is blocking nicely.
Johnston landing knees to the body.
Chappers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnston just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floyd Chappers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnston lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johnston misses with a knee strike.
Johnston misses with a knee to the head.
Chappers tries to pull guard but Johnston holds him up against the cage and eventually Chappers drops back down to his feet.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnston just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chappers's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnston lands an elbow inside that Chappers shrugs off.
Johnston creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chappers wants to break free but Johnston has control.
A frustrated look appears on Chappers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnston lands a nice elbow.
Johnston misses with a knee to the head.
Chappers is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnston has double underhooks.
Chappers is working for takedown but Johnston is calmly controlling the position for now.
Johnston with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnston landing knees to the head.
Chappers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Johnston gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnston throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chappers avoiding damage as Johnston throws knees to the body.
Chappers can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Chappers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Chappers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Floyd Chappers's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Johnston stuffs the takedown attempt from Chappers. Chappers gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnston is looking to clinch but Chappers is avoiding it.
Johnston dodges the punch combination from Chappers.
Johnston is looking to clinch.
Chappers throws out a powerful jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnston looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnston moves into range and clinches up with Chappers.
Johnston lands a nice elbow.
Chappers is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnston lands a damaging elbow.
Johnston using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chappers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnston working Chappers over with knees to the body.
Johnston comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johnston lands an elbow that stopped Chappers in his tracks for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnston lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Johnston.
Johnston tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnston comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johnston is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chappers takes an elbow to the forehead.
Johnston lands an elbow inside that Chappers shrugs off.
Johnston unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chappers lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chappers fails to pull guard.
Nice elbow from Johnston.
Chappers wants to break free but Johnston has control.
Johnston with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Johnston lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johnston throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Johnston stalling the fight.
Johnston creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chappers's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnston lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Johnston throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Johnston lands an elbow inside.
Johnston lands a knee to the head.
Johnston lands an elbow that stopped Chappers in his tracks for a moment.
Chappers tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floyd Chappers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnston lands a nice elbow.
Chappers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnston walks away with a smile on his face. Chappers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnston wants to clinch.
Chappers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnston tries to clinch but Chappers moves out of range.
Johnston tries to clinch up.
Rock Johnston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chappers scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnston in his tracks.
Chappers shoots in and drives through. Johnston sprawls well.
No luck for Chappers with that takedown attempt.
Johnston doesn't manage to clinch there - Chappers circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston tries to clinch but Chappers moves out of range.
Johnston tries to clinch but Chappers is having none of it.
Johnston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chappers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnston is looking to clinch.
Chappers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnston tries to close the distance and clinch but Chappers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnston looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnston moves in looking to clinch but Chappers pushes him off.
Chappers shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chappers showed some decent athleticism there.
Chappers prevents Johnston from standing back up.
Chappers is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnston wants to get back to his feet.
Johnston kicks off Chappers and gets to his feet.
Chappers fails with the takedown.
Chappers swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnston.
A left and a right from Chappers both land. Nice combination.
Johnston forces Chappers back against the cage and clinches.
Johnston scores with a knee to the head.
Chappers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chappers being controlled against the cage.
Johnston throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chappers fails to pull guard.
Johnston with a knee to the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Johnston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Floyd Chappers's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Chappers looks for the body kick but Johnston saw that one coming.
Johnston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnston wants to clinch.
Johnston tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chappers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chappers swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnston.
Johnston has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Chappers catches Johnston with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johnston tries to clinch up but Chappers circles away and keeps his distance.
Chappers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnston doesn't manage to clinch there - Chappers circles away.
Chappers shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnston sprawls well. He's pushed Chappers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnston is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chappers.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chappers fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnston wants to clinch.
Chappers misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston stuffs the takedown attempt from Chappers. Chappers gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floyd Chappers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnston looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnston tries to clinch but Chappers is having none of it.
Chappers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chappers misses with a few strikes there.
Johnston tries to clinch up.
Johnston tries to close the distance and clinch but Chappers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chappers keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chappers.
Johnston wants to clinch up but Chappers keeps it at a distance.
Johnston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnston tries to close the distance and clinch but Chappers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnston drives through and clinches with Chappers against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johnston using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Johnston lands an elbow that stopped Chappers in his tracks for a moment.
Johnston lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Johnston creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chappers's defenses.
Johnston landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Johnston obliges.
Johnston landing knees to the head.
Johnston lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Johnston lands an elbow inside.
Johnston lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Johnston obliges.
Johnston unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Johnston looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnston tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chappers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnston walks away with a smile on his face. Chappers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chappers looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Johnston!
Chappers goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Johnston is on top in guard.
Chappers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chappers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnston gets to his feet. Chappers looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnston doesn't manage to clinch there - Chappers circles away.
Johnston moves in looking to clinch but Chappers pushes him off.
Rock Johnston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnston tries to close the distance and clinch but Chappers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnston moves in looking to clinch but Chappers pushes him off.
Chappers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnston napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Johnston wants to get back to his feet.
Chappers is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnston is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Johnston is trying to buck Chappers off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Floyd Chappers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chappers 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Chappers!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alvin Stardust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and kenny davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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18
230 lbs
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22
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
KO power |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alvin Stardust!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, kenny davies!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
davies shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stardust but Stardust pushes him off and we're back to square one.
davies shoots in but Stardust avoids the takedown attempt easily.
davies throws a sloppy head kick and Stardust moves out of range easily.
davies gets a clinch.
davies lands a shot to the body.
davies tries to break free but Stardust pushes him back against the cage.
davies looking to stall.
Stardust has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but davies regains guard immediately.
davies looking for subs off his back but Stardust has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
davies is trying to control but can't.
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.
davies is trying to stand up here but Stardust is controlling him well.
davies tries to get to full guard but Stardust has control of the leg.
davies is looking to control Stardust's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can davies avoid being mounted?
davies tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
davies is looking to control Stardust's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can davies avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
davies throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stardust's waist but Stardust gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing davies off to one side.
Alvin Stardust has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of kenny davies.
davies tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stardust paws at him with a jab and circles away.
davies feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stardust is breathing heavily.
davies 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.
davies passes Stardust's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stardust blocking the ground and pound attempt from davies.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stardust is refusing to be controlled, as davies sits in half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but kenny davies 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.
davies lands a jab.
davies tries for a takedown but Stardust sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stardust has his takedown stuffed
and davies counters with a head kick.
davies doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Stardust counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stardust has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stardust prevents davies from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
davies is trying to control the position but Stardust postures up.
davies lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stardust!
davies working away from the top, dropping strikes.
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.
davies lands with some strikes.
davies breaks from Stardust's wrist control and lands an elbow.
davies working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
davies is going olschool here, as he tries to force Stardust to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Stardust shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
davies trying to control but he's not successful this time.
davies lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
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.
davies looking to control but Stardust is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
davies controlling the position easily from mount.
davies lands a nice shot to the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
kenny davies showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
davies with a poor takedown
and Stardust decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in davies's guard.
davies looking for a guillotine here but Stardust defends easily.
davies is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stardust drops back, looking for a kneebar! davies looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. davies looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from davies!
davies thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stardust knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for davies on the ground.
davies trying to control the position but Stardust is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
davies decides to stand back up.
Nice body kick from davies.
davies tries to clinch up but Stardust circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
davies doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stardust counters with a shoot takedown. davies fights it but they end up in guard.
Stardust got a little sloppy there for a moment and davies has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stardust has managed to get both his arms back between davies's legs - danger averted.
Stardust trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
davies has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
davies looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stardust postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! davies is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Stardust, into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvin Stardust showed his dominance in that final round.
I think davies has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... kenny davies!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Scott Irish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Gauti Geirsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Geirsson's choice of entrance music: Fj�llin Hafa vaka�. Magnus Gauti Geirsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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18
142 lbs
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20
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Irish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnus Gauti Geirsson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irish throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Geirsson is defended easily by Irish.
Irish misses with a two punch combination.
Irish fails to land with a series of punches.
Irish lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Geirsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Geirsson shoots for a takedown but Irish saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Irish misses with the combination.
Irish throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Irish throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Irish will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Irish throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Geirsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geirsson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Irish!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Geirsson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Irish is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Geirsson unloads with some shots from mount but Irish bucks and avoids them well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irish trying desperately to get to his feet.
Geirsson throwing strikes but Irish bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Irish wants to get back to his feet but Geirsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Irish on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Irish tries to get out of the position.
Geirsson looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Irish looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Geirsson clinches up against the cage.
Geirsson has Irish pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Geirsson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Irish tumbling to the mat - Geirsson dives into Irish's guard.
Geirsson throwing strikes but missing.
Geirsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Irish is looking to stand up but Geirsson isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irish keeping full guard, as Geirsson tries to pass.
Geirsson stops Irish from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irish is breathing heavily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Geirsson looks to land a left hand but Irish moved out of range nicely.
Geirsson tries to land a front kick but Irish steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geirsson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Irish's guard.
Geirsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Irish has wrist control.
Geirsson won't allow Irish to get back to his feet.
Geirsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Irish is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Geirsson is controlling him.
Geirsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Geirsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Irish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irish is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Geirsson dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geirsson misses with the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Geirsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Scott Irish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Gauti Geirsson.
Irish misses with the combination.
Irish throws a series of punches but Geirsson avoids them all with ease.
Geirsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Irish is looking to break free of the clinch but Geirsson has double underhooks.
Irish can't break the clinch.
Irish wants to break free but Geirsson has control.
Irish wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Geirsson has him pressed against the cage.
Irish is trying to break free.
Geirsson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Geirsson prevents Irish from breaking the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Gauti Geirsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Irish moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Geirsson misses with a head kick.
Geirsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Irish misses with a series of wild punches.
Irish stuffs the takedown attempt from Geirsson. Geirsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Irish.
Irish tries to bum rush Geirsson with a series of wild strikes but Geirsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Geirsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Irish tries to sprawl out of it but Geirsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Irish manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch combination from Irish misses.
Irish throws a right and a left that both miss.
Irish throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Geirsson is breathing heavily.
Irish scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irish displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Geirsson.
Scott Irish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Gauti Geirsson.
Geirsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Irish avoids it really well and circles away.
Scott Irish is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Irish lands with a nice combination. Geirsson backs away looking to recover.
Irish misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Irish misses.
Irish throws a series of punches but Geirsson moves out of range.
Geirsson dodges the punch combination from Irish.
Geirsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Irish tries to avoid it but Geirsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Irish to the ground. Irish escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Irish throws a right and a left that Geirsson avoids nicely.
Irish throws a series of punches but Geirsson moves out of range.
Irish misses with a series of wild punches.
Irish throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irish looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Irish throws a series of punches but Geirsson avoids them all with ease.
Irish misses with a few strikes there.
Irish slips a jab and a cross from Geirsson.
Irish moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Irish throws a right and a left that Geirsson avoids nicely.
No joy there for Irish, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Irish misses with a few strikes there.
Irish fails to land with a series of punches.
Irish falls off balance throwing a combination
and Geirsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Irish utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Irish is looking to stand up but Geirsson isn't so interested in that idea.
Irish keeping moving, preventing Geirsson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geirsson throws and elbow that misses. Irish uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Geirsson's guard. Nice move by Irish!
Irish gets to his feet. Geirsson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
No joy there for Irish, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Irish misses with a combination
and Geirsson counters with a shoot takedown. Irish fights it but they end up in guard.
Geirsson prevents Irish from getting back to his feet.
Geirsson landing with the ground and pound.
Geirsson trying to control but Irish is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irish wants to stand and escape but Geirsson is having none of it.
Geirsson gets to his feet. Irish looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Geirsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Irish tries to avoid it but Geirsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Irish to the ground. Irish escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Irish misses with a wild combination.
Geirsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Irish really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Irish throws a right and a left that Geirsson avoids nicely.
Geirsson shoots in but no luck this time.
Irish throws a series of strikes that have Geirsson backpedaling.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irish misses with a jab, cross combination.
Geirsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Geirsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Irish as he avoids it easily.
Irish rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Geirsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Magnus Gauti Geirsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Geirsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Geirsson gets a clinch.
Geirsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Geirsson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Irish walks away with a smile on his face. Geirsson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Irish throws a left and a right that both miss
and Geirsson counters with a single leg into guard. Irish didn't expect that.
Irish keeping moving, preventing Geirsson from controlling successfully.
Irish kicks Geirsson off and gets to his feet.
Geirsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Irish misses with a combination
and Geirsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Irish won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Geirsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Irish explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irish throws a right and a left that Geirsson avoids nicely.
Irish swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scott Irish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Irish tries to bum rush Geirsson with a series of wild strikes but Geirsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Irish throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Geirsson moves in looking to clinch but Irish pushes him off.
Irish misses with a jab, cross combination.
Irish misses with a series of wild punches.
Geirsson shoots in and drives through. Irish sprawls well.
Irish throws a series of punches but Geirsson moves out of range.
Irish throws a series of punches but Geirsson avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Irish.
Irish misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Geirsson closes the distance and clinches up with Irish, looking for a takedown. Geirsson pushes Irish against the cage but Irish circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Scott Irish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Gauti Geirsson.
Irish throws a series of punches but Geirsson moves out of range.
Geirsson shoots in but Irish avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Geirsson dodges the punch combination from Irish.
Irish will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Irish, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Irish takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Geirsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Irish.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Irish!
A punch combination from Irish misses.
Irish leaves Geirsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irish swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scott Irish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Geirsson closes the distance and clinches up with Irish, looking for a takedown. Geirsson pushes Irish against the cage but Irish circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Irish misses with a wild combination.
Geirsson dives in and grabs Irish's left leg, looking for a takedown. Irish pushes down on Geirsson's head and hops out.
Geirsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Geirsson is looking to clinch but Irish is avoiding it.
Irish swinging wilding here.
Geirsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Irish as he jumps to the side.
Irish throws a right and a left that both miss.
Irish scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Geirsson shoots in for a takedown but Irish shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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.
Geirsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Geirsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Irish throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Geirsson has a takedown stuffed.
Irish looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Geirsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Irish swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Geirsson counters with a single leg into guard. Irish didn't expect that.
Geirsson wants to control from the top but Irish keeps moving.
Irish wriggles free and stands up.
Magnus Gauti Geirsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irish throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Geirsson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Irish misses with the head strike.
Irish throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Gauti Geirsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Geirsson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Gauti Geirsson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quentin Burrows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quentin Burrows 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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250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Quentin Burrows!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong misses with a double jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kong.
Kong trying to control the action but Burrows is working from the bottom.
Burrows is looking for a sweep.
Kong tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kong wants to stand but Burrows has his arm trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong is staying tight to Burrows's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Burrows is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burrows sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kong is working for a submission of some sort.
Burrows tries to roll over but Kong keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burrows does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kong tries to stand and escape but Burrows is controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burrows doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kong drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Burrows wants to sweep but no luck.
Kong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kong is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kong trying to stand up but can't free himself from Burrows's guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Kong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Burrows scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kong tries to bench press Burrows off him but Burrows keeps the position.
Burrows is trying to get an arm triangle but Kong is defending well.
Burrows is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Burrows swings around for an armbar but Kong sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Burrows's guard.
Burrows is breathing heavily.
Burrows can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kong controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Burrows is proving hard to escape from.
Kong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kong with a nice head shot there.
Kong passes Burrows's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Burrows's head.
Kong trying to control the action but Burrows is working from the bottom.
Kong moves into full mount! Burrows won't be happy about that!
Kong prevents Burrows from getting the reversal.
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.
Kong is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Burrows tries to reverse the position but Kong maintains control.
Burrows sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kong tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Burrows is looking to improve his position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin Burrows showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kong shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kong wants to free his trapped foot but Burrows is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burrows moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong looking to sit in guard and control but Burrows gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kong tries to get out of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burrows trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kong wants to sweep here but Burrows controlling him for the moment.
Kong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Burrows on the ground.
Burrows drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burrows jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kong working a defensive guard here.
Burrows has gone for a leg lock! Kong slips out almost immediately though and dives into Burrows's guard.
Kong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong tries to stand but Burrows is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kong is stalling in the full guard.
Kong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alan Kong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Kong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kong 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Kong!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between dMarcus Carlton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Stockdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlton kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Drake - Over. Bob Stockdale has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with dMarcus Carlton's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, dMarcus Carlton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Stockdale!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stockdale shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carlton but Carlton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carlton shoots for a double leg takedown but Stockdale sprawls well. He's pushed Carlton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Carlton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stockdale sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carlton somewhat.
Stockdale doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Carlton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
dMarcus Carlton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Stockdale.
Carlton stands and throws Stockdale's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stockdale being controlled for a moment.
Carlton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stockdale prevents Carlton from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlton trying to control the action but Stockdale is working from the bottom.
Stockdale manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stockdale trying to control the action but Carlton is working from the bottom.
Carlton manages to get to full guard.
Carlton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stockdale must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Carlton is working hard here to advance position.
Carlton has a closed guard, preventing Stockdale from standing up.
Stockdale looks gassed!
Carlton can't keep his opponent in guard - Stockdale advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlton gets back to full guard.
Carlton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stockdale's guard.
Carlton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carlton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stockdale keeping moving, preventing Carlton from controlling successfully.
Carlton looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carlton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stockdale dives on top into guard.
Carlton looking to control.
Stockdale trying to control but Carlton is working from the bottom.
Stockdale trying to stand up but can't free himself from Carlton's guard.
Stockdale really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carlton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carlton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
dMarcus Carlton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Carlton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Carlton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stockdale keeps working.
Stockdale tries to bench press Carlton off him but Carlton keeps the position.
Carlton tries for a kimura but Stockdale is defending well.
Carlton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Carlton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stockdale is not content to let Carlton control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Stockdale prevents Carlton from moving into mount.
Carlton wants to control but Stockdale is keeping him busy.
Carlton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stockdale is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Carlton is looking to take a break and control but Stockdale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stockdale is trying to control Carlton's posture but Carlton avoids it.
Carlton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stockdale is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Carlton wants to control but Stockdale is keeping him busy.
Stockdale is trying to control Carlton's posture but Carlton avoids it.
Stockdale is trying to improve his position.
Stockdale seems a little lost for a moment, as Carlton dominates the positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stockdale is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Carlton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Carlton trying to control the position but Stockdale is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlton advances to mount.
Carlton throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Stockdale has his hands clasped together but Carlton breaks the hold and Stockdale is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Carlton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). dMarcus Carlton!
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