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VFC 48: Possessed PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barry Bonds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonds's entrance music is Barry Bonds - Kanye West. A fine choice. Barry Bonds has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Barry Bonds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Lorenzo Montana!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonds takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bonds fails to land with a series of punches.
Bonds swings for the body but Montana moves out of range.
Bonds throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Montana counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bonds won't be happy with that.
The strikes coming from Montana are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montana throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Montana.
Montana tries for a kimura but Bonds is defending well.
Montana tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bonds is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Montana asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
An elbow from Montana crashes against the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bonds keeps the fight on the outside.
Montana closes the distance and clinches.
Montana lands a knee to the body.
Montana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bonds avoids it.
Bonds blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Montana throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bonds tries to break the clinch but Montana is controlling 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.
Montana throws a knee to the head but misses.
Montana tries to land a knee to the head but Bonds blocks with his arms.
Montana stalling in the clinch.
Montana trying to land knees to the body.
Bonds on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bonds can't break the clinch.
Montana prevents Bonds from breaking the clinch.
Bonds has had enough of the clinch but Montana keeps him there for the moment.
Montana trying to land knees to the body.
Bonds is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Montana throws a knee to the head but misses.
Montana unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bonds wants to get back to striking at distance but Montana won't allow it.
Montana keeps control of Bonds as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Montana.
Montana lands a good knee to the midsection. Bonds won't want to take too many of those.
Montana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bonds is defending well for now.
Bonds blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Montana looks gassed!
Bonds on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Montana.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Montana tries to land a knee to the head but Bonds blocks with his arms.
Montana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bonds avoids it.
Montana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bonds avoids it.
Bonds working hard to break the clinch.
Bonds is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Bonds's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Montana tries a knee to the head but Bonds blocks it.
Montana is trying to maintain a safe position but Bonds gets an underhook and turns Montana into the cage.
Montana tries to land a knee to the head but Bonds blocks with his arms.
Bonds has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Montana is pushing Bonds up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bonds tries to circle away but Montana has him pinned against the cage.
Montana prevents Bonds from breaking the clinch.
Montana keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bonds's efforts to push away.
Montana has Bonds pressed against the cage, preventing Bonds from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
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.
Bonds on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Montana.
Montana tries a knee to the head but Bonds blocks it.
Montana lands a nice knee to the body.
Bonds working hard to break the clinch.
Montana stalling.
Montana misses with a knee to the head.
Montana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bonds is defending well for now.
Bonds managing to block the knees to the body from Montana.
Bonds wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bonds tries to break free but Montana pushes him back against the cage.
Montana with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bonds looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Montana tries to land knees in the clinch but Bonds avoids the damage to the body.
Montana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bonds blocks it with crossed arms.
Montana tries to land knees in the clinch but Bonds avoids the damage to the body.
Bonds is trying to force a seperation but Montana has the dominant position.
Bonds is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bonds is looking to break free of the clinch but Montana has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Montana dominated that round.
That's time! Bonds's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bonds throws a right hand that Montana ducks under and follows up with a left that Montana also avoids with ease.
Bonds scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bonds lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Montana at a distance.
Bonds misses with a double jab
and Montana moves into the clinch.
Bonds managing to block the knees to the body from Montana.
Montana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Montana misses with a knee to the head.
Montana trying to stall but Bonds improves his position.
Montana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Montana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Montana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bonds can't break the clinch.
Bonds is trying to break free.
Bonds tries to break the clinch but Montana is controlling the position.
Montana is breathing heavily.
Bonds looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Montana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bonds pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barry Bonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonds with a nice cross.
Bonds lunges at Montana with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Montana's hand.
No joy there for Bonds, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bonds looks to land a combination but Montana avoids it well.
Bonds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montana fails with a takedown attempt.
Barry Bonds is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bonds connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bonds throws a one two combo.
Bonds scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Bonds. That snapped Montana's head back.
Montana is rocked!
Bonds drops Montana with a huge uppercut! Montana drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Bonds is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Bonds!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kileki Kawike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenzo Nakata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kawike comes to the cage accompanied by Anthrax w/ Public Enemy - Bring the Noise. On his way into the cage it seems that Kileki Kawike has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kileki Kawike seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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215 lbs
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208 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kileki Kawike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenzo Nakata!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kawike.
Kawike lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kawike just content to control the position.
An elbow from Kawike crashes against the mat.
Nakata manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kawike is looking for a sweep. Nakata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakata thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kawike's head.
Kawike moves into full guard.
Kawike is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nakata is aware though and is defending well.
Kawike is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakata tries to free his leg and advance position but Kawike is retaining full guard.
Nakata postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kawike is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nakata, into his guard.
Nakata has an active guard here but Kawike has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakata is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kawike pulls his head out easily.
Nakata on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nakata manages to get to full guard.
Kawike wanted to stand there but Nakata had control of the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nakata 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.
Kawike trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kawike working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nakata's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kawike trying to control but Nakata is working from the bottom.
Nakata is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kawike defends well.
Nakata is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakata looks gassed!
Kawike postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kawike thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kawike slips nicely into half guard.
Kawike throwing shots but Nakata is blocking nicely.
It looks like Kawike is going to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakata wants to get back to full guard.
Kawike lands with a punch from half guard.
Nakata blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kawike.
Nakata is trying to get back to full guard.
Kawike wants to work for an arm triangle but Nakata is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nakata is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kawike pulls his head out easily.
Kawike slips a nice elbow through Nakata's hands, connecting with Nakata's forehead.
Kawike landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nakata gets back to full guard.
Kawike lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakata is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kawike is aware though and is defending well.
Kawike stands up from Nakata's guard - Kawike perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kawike thows a body shot but no joy.
Kawike throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Kawike misses the target.
Nakata looks to land a right hand but Kawike moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kileki Kawike dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kawike looks for a takedown but Nakata sprawls well.
Nakata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kawike.
Kawike throws a series of punches but Nakata avoids them all with ease.
Nakata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakata looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawike is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Kawike with that takedown attempt.
Kawike shoots in looking for a takedown. Nakata tries to sprawl out of it but Kawike keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nakata 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 Kileki Kawike. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawike uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakata.
Kawike will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kawike throws a right and a left that Nakata avoids nicely.
Kawike shoots in and drives through. Nakata sprawls well.
Kawike scores with a jab.
Kawike tries for a takedown but Nakata sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
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.
Kawike uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nakata.
Nakata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kawike.
Kawike swings for the body but Nakata moves out of range.
Kileki Kawike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kawike.
Nakata avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kawike fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nakata on the side of the head.
Kawike throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kileki Kawike is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kawike throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nakata's waist but Nakata gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kawike off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kawike looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kawike staying out of range there.
Nakata comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kawike throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Kawike misses.
Kawike tries for a takedown but Nakata sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kawike misses with a few strikes there.
Nakata stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nakata wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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.
Kawike takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nakata shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Nakata was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nakata trying to control but Kawike is having none of it.
Kawike has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kawike blocking the ground and pound.
Nakata can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kawike is looking to escape.
Nakata thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakata thowing shots but they're missing.
Nakata lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kawike hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenzo Nakata 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. This is the final round!
Kawike moves out of range as Nakata strikes.
Nakata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kawike.
Kawike doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kawike takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kawike looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakata is just out of range.
Kawike looks to land a combination but Nakata avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawike has his takedown stuffed
and Nakata counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kawike misses with a takedown attempt
and Nakata counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kileki Kawike. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakata misses with a wild combination.
Kawike misses with a wild body shot.
Kawike looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakata is just out of range.
Nakata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kawike.
Nakata swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kawike with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nakata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kawike misses with a leg kick
and Nakata counters with a single leg into guard. Kawike didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakata in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nakata is looking to work some ground and pound but Kawike has wrist control.
Kawike can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nakata controls the pace.
Nakata drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kawike dives on top into guard.
Kawike trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kawike is pushing down on Nakata's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nakata is fighting to maintain full guard but Kawike has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nakata blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kawike.
Kawike lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nakata is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kawike pulls his head out easily.
Nakata looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawike scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nakata looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kawike lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kawike is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nakata has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nakata is refusing to be controlled, as Kawike sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nakata manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kawike avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Nakata is working an open guard so Kawike takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kawike 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.
Nakata keeping moving, preventing Kawike from controlling successfully.
Kawike works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nakata actively working from the bottom here.
Nakata on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kawike landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nakata looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kawike working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kileki Kawike.
I think Kawike 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kileki Kawike!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Shavnetski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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255 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Shavnetski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Shavnetski.
Shavnetski throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gracie crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shavnetski - the referee stops the clock and Gracie gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shavnetski. Gracie manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Shavnetski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Shavnetski keeps it at a distance.
Shavnetski takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shavnetski. Shavnetski obviously looking to wear him down.
Shavnetski throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Shavnetski misses with the combination.
Vladimir Shavnetski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shavnetski feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Gracie looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shavnetski drops Gracie with a right and a left! Shavnetski comes rushing in but Gracie regains his composure and manages to keep Shavnetski in guard.
It looks like Dick Gracie has been cut.
Shavnetski drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Shavnetski off! Shavnetski jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Shavnetski throwing strikes but missing.
Shavnetski lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shavnetski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shavnetski 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.
Shavnetski is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Shavnetski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shavnetski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Shavnetski 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shavnetski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shavnetski landing some decent shots from guard.
Shavnetski advances position into side control!
Shavnetski working the body and head with strikes.
Shavnetski lands an elbow.
Shavnetski scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gracie to see if he's OK.
Gracie takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Shavnetski grinds an elbow into Gracie's temple.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gracie can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shavnetski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shavnetski working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shavnetski in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The strikes coming from Shavnetski are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
I wouldn't like to be where Gracie is right now.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Shavnetski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shavnetski in side control, throwing shots but Gracie defends.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Shavnetski in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Shavnetski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie is not content to let Shavnetski control the position.
Shavnetski lands a few punches from side control.
Shavnetski cracks Gracie with a big elbow.
Gracie tries to bench press Shavnetski off him but Shavnetski keeps the position.
Shavnetski scoring with punches from side control.
Shavnetski is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shavnetski postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shavnetski throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Shavnetski scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Shavnetski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dick Gracie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shavnetski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shavnetski lands with an overhand left.
That has opened up Dick Gracie's cut even more.
Shavnetski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gracie pinned against the cage. Gracie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Shavnetski.
Shavnetski looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shavnetski misses with a two punch combination.
Shavnetski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shavnetski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shavnetski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shavnetski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gracie's waist but Gracie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shavnetski off to one side.
Shavnetski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gracie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie throws a strike but Shavnetski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shavnetski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shavnetski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shavnetski distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shavnetski throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shavnetski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shavnetski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Shavnetski from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Shavnetski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shavnetski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shavnetski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shavnetski lands a nice looking body kick.
Shavnetski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shavnetski delivers a nice body kick.
Vladimir Shavnetski is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shavnetski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gracie.
Shavnetski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Gracie is going to stand back up.
Shavnetski trying to control here.
Gracie prevents Shavnetski from standing back up.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Shavnetski manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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.
Shavnetski connects with a looping right hand.
Shavnetski throws a head kick that misses.
Shavnetski misses with a head kick.
Shavnetski misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shavnetski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gracie working the ground and pound but Shavnetski is defending the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shavnetski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shavnetski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shavnetski is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vladimir Shavnetski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dick Gracie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Shavnetski looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
Gracie thuds a left hand into Shavnetski's body.
Shavnetski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shavnetski leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shavnetski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shavnetski throws a head kick that misses.
Shavnetski shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie looks to land a combination. Shavnetski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shavnetski dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
Shavnetski throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shavnetski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Shavnetski in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shavnetski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gracie throws out a powerful jab.
Shavnetski missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shavnetski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gracie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Shavnetski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shavnetski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shavnetski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shavnetski wants to get back to full guard.
Shavnetski is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shavnetski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shavnetski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Shavnetski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shavnetski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shavnetski, as that shot connected.
Shavnetski swinging wilding here.
Shavnetski throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie scores with a punch to the head.
Shavnetski misses the shot to the body.
Shavnetski looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Vladimir Shavnetski 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.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Shavnetski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big right from Shavnetski misses.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Shavnetski.
Shavnetski swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Shavnetski moves forwards but Gracie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shavnetski scores with a hook.
Gracie slips a straight right by Shavnetski.
Shavnetski lands a head kick!
Shavnetski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Shavnetski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gracie takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dick Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Shavnetski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shavnetski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Shavnetski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vichnou Shiva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Swarner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vichnou Shiva had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Vichnou Shiva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Swarner!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swarner has Shiva up against the cage in a clinch.
Swarner has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Shiva regains guard immediately.
Shiva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Swarner wants to get back to full guard.
Swarner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shiva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Swarner wants to improve his position but Shiva is controlling well.
Shiva trying to mount his opponent but Swarner defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shiva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Swarner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shiva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiva trying to control the action but Swarner is working from the bottom.
Swarner is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swarner struggling a bit here.
Shiva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shiva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shiva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Swarner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Swarner manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiva passes the guard and advances to mount!
Shiva tries to control but Swarner wriggling away.
Swarner is trying desperately to improve position.
Swarner gives up his back whilst trying to strike.
You can see the frustration on Swarner's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Shiva gets his hands free as Swarner looks to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shiva looking to break Swarner's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Swarner remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Shiva will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swarner tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Shiva wants to take his opponent's back but Swarner doesn't allow it.
Shiva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shiva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Swarner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Swarner trying to control here.
Shiva trying to control the action but Swarner is working from the bottom.
Shiva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Swarner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vichnou Shiva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shiva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Swarner defends it nicely.
Swarner looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiva is trying to control but can't.
Swarner is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Shiva still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Shiva has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Shiva goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Swarner has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shiva but great work by Swarner.
Shiva is looking for a sweep.
Swarner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Swarner in side control, throwing shots but Shiva defends.
Shiva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Shiva is looking to improve his position.
Swarner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shiva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Swarner is looking for a kimura here.
That's two 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.
Swarner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shiva tries to get to full guard but Swarner has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Swarner has his takedown stuffed
and Shiva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shiva.
Swarner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Swarner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swarner trying to strike off his back.
Shiva advances position into side control!
Shiva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Swarner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shiva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Swarner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Swarner is trying to improve his position.
Shiva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Swarner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Swarner tries to bench press Shiva off him but Shiva keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiva wants to control but Swarner is keeping him busy.
Shiva is really struggling to control Swarner but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Vichnou Shiva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Swarner is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shiva's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Swarner is looking for a sweep. Shiva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Shiva is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vichnou Shiva dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Swarner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shiva counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Swarner!
Shiva is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Swarner is surviving well by controlling Shiva's body position as best he can.
Shiva wants to control the pace but Swarner is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swarner can't escape the position.
Swarner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Swarner has given up his back.
Swarner is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Shiva wants to control but Swarner is keeping busy.
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.
Swarner trying to control the hands but Shiva breaks the grip.
Shiva controlling well, preventing Swarner from escaping the position.
Shiva is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Swarner has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Shiva controlling well, preventing Swarner from escaping the position.
Swarner fending off the submission attempt from Shiva.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swarner trying to control but not successfully.
Swarner tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiva doesn't have the hooks in and Swarner manages to turn into his guard.
Swarner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Swarner is pushing down on Shiva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shiva is fighting to maintain full guard but Swarner has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shiva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Swarner.
Shiva is looking to control Swarner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shiva avoid being mounted?
Swarner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shiva defending well though.
Swarner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shiva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Swarner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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.
Shiva moves into full guard.
Shiva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Swarner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Swarner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shiva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Swarner has managed to get both his arms back between Shiva's legs - danger averted.
Swarner wants to pass the guard but Shiva is keeping the position.
Swarner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Swarner is in close to Shiva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Swarner advances to half guard.
Shiva wants to get back to full guard.
Bob Swarner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vichnou Shiva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shiva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vichnou Shiva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shiva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vichnou Shiva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Augusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mathew maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Augusto comes to the cage accompanied by adu-kein scherz. maynard comes into a darkened arena with his song building. do it kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fernando Augusto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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189 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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190 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Fernando Augusto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, mathew maynard!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
maynard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augusto was well out of range. Poor timing from maynard.
Augusto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
maynard tries to get to full guard but Augusto has control of the leg.
maynard is pressing down on Augusto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
maynard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
maynard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
maynard wants to sweep but no luck.
Augusto looking to pass the guard.
maynard has his foot on Augusto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Augusto works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
maynard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
maynard throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Augusto escapes and throws maynard's legs to the side, diving into side control!
maynard looks gassed!
maynard tries to buck Augusto off but Augusto is having none of it.
maynard regains half guard.
Augusto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so maynard is just riding it out for now. Augusto eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
maynard looking for submissions off his back.
maynard works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augusto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
maynard working for submissions but it's allowed Augusto to get to half guard.
Augusto in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. maynard tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Augusto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fernando Augusto!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ike Clanton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Ovechkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ike Clanton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Ovechkin!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ovechkin shoots for a takedown but Clanton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ovechkin missing with a left hand there. Clanton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ovechkin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Clanton. No joy for Ovechkin on that attempt.
Ovechkin shoots for a double leg takedown but Clanton sprawls well. He's pushed Ovechkin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ike Clanton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Ovechkin.
Clanton stuffs the takedown attempt from Ovechkin. Ovechkin gets slowly back to his feet.
Ovechkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clanton.
Clanton lands with a cross.
Clanton just misses with a punch to the body.
Clanton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ovechkin is trying to defend but Clanton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Clanton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ovechkin keeps working.
Ovechkin moves into full guard.
Ovechkin keeping moving, preventing Clanton from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ovechkin throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovechkin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Clanton chips away with some ground and pound.
Clanton advances to half guard.
Ovechkin wants to improve his position but Clanton is controlling well.
Clanton trying to control the action but Ovechkin is working from the bottom.
Ovechkin is defending against the submission attempts here by Clanton.
Ovechkin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Clanton trying to mount his opponent but Ovechkin defends it.
Clanton is thwarting Ovechkin's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Clanton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clanton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ovechkin throws the kick towards the body but Clanton avoids it.
Clanton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ovechkin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clanton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ovechkin won't be happy with that.
Ovechkin wants to control but Clanton postures up.
Clanton blocks the strikes from Ovechkin.
Clanton is looking to take a break and control but Ovechkin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clanton landing strikes.
Ovechkin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Clanton's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clanton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clanton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ovechkin is looking to improve his position.
Clanton is trying to control the action in half guard but Ovechkin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ovechkin wants to get back to full guard.
Ovechkin tries to kick Clanton off but Clanton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ovechkin won't allow Clanton to pass to mount.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ovechkin fails with the takedown
and Clanton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ovechkin looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clanton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ovechkin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clanton.
Clanton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ovechkin sees it coming and defends easily.
Ovechkin is trying to stand.
Ovechkin trying to control but Clanton postures up.
Clanton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Clanton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ovechkin tries to roll over but Clanton keeps him under control.
Ovechkin missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ike Clanton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ovechkin tries for a takedown but Clanton circles away easily
and Clanton counters with a shoot takedown. Ovechkin fights it but they end up in guard.
Clanton trying to control the position from guard on top but Ovechkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clanton drops back looking for a leg! Ovechkin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ovechkin manages to kick Clanton off! Clanton jumps back into Ovechkin's guard.
Clanton drops back looking for a leg! Ovechkin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ovechkin manages to kick Clanton off! Clanton jumps back into Ovechkin's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ovechkin is trying to control the position but Clanton postures up.
Clanton wants to control from the top but Ovechkin keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ovechkin fails with the takedown
and Clanton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A lazy body kick from Ovechkin
and Ovechkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clanton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ovechkin.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clanton is defended easily by Ovechkin.
Ovechkin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ovechkin is breathing heavily.
Ovechkin shoots and misses
and Clanton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ovechkin thinking.
Ike Clanton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Ovechkin.
Clanton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Clanton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ovechkin is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clanton stays in close to Ovechkin's body and controls the position.
Clanton trying to control but Ovechkin is working from the bottom.
Ovechkin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Clanton is looking to control Ovechkin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clanton avoid being mounted?
Clanton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ovechkin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ovechkin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovechkin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ovechkin is thwarting Clanton's attempts to control the position.
Ovechkin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clanton defending well though.
Ovechkin winds up and cracks Clanton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Clanton manages to get to full guard.
Ovechkin cracks Clanton with a solid left hand.
Clanton looking for a sweep. Not yet Clanton, not yet.
Clanton trying to keep a closed guard but Ovechkin is proving a slippery customer.
Clanton is pulling down on Ovechkin's head. It's preventing any offense from Ovechkin, at least for the moment.
Ovechkin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovechkin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Clanton is trying to keep Ovechkin in close.
Ovechkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Clanton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ovechkin lands a couple of digs.
Ovechkin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clanton is keeping the position for now.
Clanton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ovechkin thows a big elbow that misses.
Clanton working a defensive guard here.
Ovechkin wants to pass the guard but Clanton is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ike Clanton dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ovechkin walks into a left hand.
Ovechkin slips a jab from Clanton.
Clanton looks to throw the jab but Ovechkin is out of range.
A head kick misses from Ovechkin.
Ovechkin misses with a double jab
and Clanton counters with a straight right hand.
Ovechkin with a poor takedown
and Clanton counters with a straight right hand.
Clanton lands with a shot to the body.
Clanton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ovechkin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ovechkin wants to sweep but no luck.
Ovechkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clanton cracks Ovechkin with a solid left hand.
Ovechkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clanton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ovechkin controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovechkin will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ovechkin keeping moving, preventing Clanton from controlling successfully.
Ovechkin looking to control.
Clanton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ovechkin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clanton's guard.
Clanton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ovechkin looking to pass the guard.
Ovechkin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clanton looking for a sweep. Not yet Clanton, not yet.
Clanton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ovechkin defends it easily.
Ovechkin stands and throws Clanton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovechkin lands an elbow.
Ovechkin working the head with strikes.
Clanton is trying to get back to half guard.
Ovechkin looks up at the clock and then as Clanton takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ovechkin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ovechkin wants to control but Clanton is keeping him busy.
Ovechkin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Clanton is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Clanton wants to control but Ovechkin postures up.
Check out the look on Ovechkin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ovechkin scoring with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovechkin misses with the ground and pound.
Ovechkin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ike Clanton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clanton is trying to control Ovechkin's posture but Ovechkin avoids it.
Ovechkin is trying to get an arm triangle but Clanton is defending well.
Ovechkin trying to control the position but Clanton is working away.
Clanton gets back to half guard.
Clanton trying to control but Ovechkin postures up.
Ovechkin is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Clanton is pressing down on Ovechkin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ivan Ovechkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ovechkin won't allow Clanton to sweep him here.
Ovechkin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Clanton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ovechkin manages to get himself to full guard.
Ovechkin keeping moving, preventing Clanton from controlling successfully.
Ovechkin wants to sweep but no luck.
Ike Clanton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clanton trying to control but Ovechkin is working from the bottom.
Ovechkin will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ovechkin is looking for a triangle but Clanton pushes his legs off easily.
Clanton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ike Clanton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clanton 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ike Clanton!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chalupa Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guillermo Valez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Ode to Taco Bell. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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182 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chalupa Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Guillermo Valez!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Valez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valez wants to clinch.
Valez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones tries to bum rush Valez with a series of wild strikes but Valez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Jones throws a right and a left that Valez avoids nicely.
Valez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Valez ducks down to avoid it.
Valez has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Valez misses with a body punch.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Valez wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Valez tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Valez looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Valez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Valez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valez.
A jab from Valez misses.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Valez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones is looking to wear down Valez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones lands a left and a right that send Valez crashing to the mat, dazed. Jones thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Valez is rocked!
It looks like Guillermo Valez has been cut.
Valez looks gassed!
Jones closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Valez out cold! Valez corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chalupa Jones!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Billington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan has chosen Change or Die - Papa Roach as his entrance music. Thomas Morgan 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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285 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Billington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Morgan!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Billington has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Morgan scores a nice knee to the body.
Morgan lands a hook that snaps the head of Billington backwards.
Morgan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Billington shoots in but no luck this time.
Morgan forces Billington back against the cage and clinches.
Morgan missing with knees to the body.
Billington is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Morgan.
Morgan breaks the clinch.
Billington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morgan pinned against the cage. Morgan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Billington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan has managed to clinch.
Billington has Morgan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Morgan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Morgan lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Tom Billington has been cut.
Billington is breathing heavily.
Billington is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Morgan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Billington.
Billington has Morgan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Morgan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Billington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice elbow from Morgan.
Morgan lands a damaging elbow.
Morgan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Morgan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morgan clinches up against the cage.
Morgan lands a hook to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Morgan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morgan.
Morgan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Morgan missing with knees to the body.
Morgan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Billington's defenses.
Morgan lands an elbow just above Billington 's eye.
A left hand lands to the body for Morgan.
Morgan lands an elbow just above Billington 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan lands with a right to the head.
Morgan lands a hook that snaps the head of Billington backwards.
Morgan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Morgan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Billington lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Morgan scores with a shot to the side of Billington's head.
Morgan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Morgan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Morgan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Morgan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice elbow from Morgan.
Tom Billington's cut is getting worse.
Morgan misses with a knee to the head.
Morgan lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan scores with a hook to the body.
Morgan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Morgan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Billington's defenses.
Morgan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Billington lands with a short shot to the head.
Morgan scores with a shot to the side of Billington's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morgan.
Billington drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morgan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Morgan lands an elbow inside that Billington shrugs off.
Billington takes an elbow to the forehead.
Morgan lands an elbow inside that Billington shrugs off.
Morgan landing knees to the body.
Morgan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Billington wants to clinch but Morgan slips to the side
and Morgan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nice elbow from Morgan.
Morgan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Billington with a poor takedown
and Morgan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morgan has Billington up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morgan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Morgan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Billington.
A short uppercut from Morgan.
Morgan breaks the clinch.
Morgan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Morgan closes the distance and pushes Billington back into the cage.
Morgan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Morgan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Billington.
Morgan missing with knees to the body.
Morgan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Billington.
Billington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morgan breaks from the clinch.
Tom Billington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Billington with a lazy takedown attempt
and Morgan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Billington swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Morgan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Morgan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Morgan throws an elbow but misses.
Morgan misses with a knee to the head.
Billington tries to score a body lock takedown but Morgan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Billington lands a body punch.
Morgan working Billington over with knees to the body.
Morgan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Morgan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The referee is keeping an eye on Morgan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Morgan working Billington over with knees to the body.
Morgan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Morgan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morgan.
Morgan lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Billington fails to land.
Billington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Morgan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morgan lands a damaging elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morgan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Billington avoids it.
Billington drops down looking for an ankle pick but Morgan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Billington misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Morgan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Billington's cut.
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.
Billington has his takedown stuffed
and Morgan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Billington thinking.
Morgan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Morgan tries to clinch there but Billington circles away.
A shot to de liver by Morgan. Beautiful body shot.
Billington fails with the takedown
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
letting Morgan counter with a right hand.
Billington darts in trying to clinch
and Morgan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Billington doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Morgan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Billington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Billington tries for a takedown but Morgan circles away easily
letting Morgan counter with a right hand.
Billington has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Billington there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billington takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Billington misses its intended target.
A big right from Billington misses.
Billington fails with the takedown
and Morgan counters with a straight right hand.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Billington. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Morgan lands with a straight right. Billington didn't see that one coming.
Billington shoots and misses
and Morgan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morgan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice shot lands for Morgan.
Morgan closes the distance and pushes Billington back into the cage.
Morgan lands with a left to the head.
Morgan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morgan working Billington over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Morgan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Morgan lands a big right hand that drops Billington! The killer instinct kicks in and Morgan finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Morgan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Morgan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Kampa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pooby Phants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kampa comes to the cage accompanied by End of All Hope. Phants has chosen Voodoo Chile as his entrance music. Pooby Phants has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
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219 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jorma Kampa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Pooby Phants!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phants throws a jab when Kampa was well out of range.
Kampa lands the left hand.
Phants throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kampa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Jorma Kampa has been cut.
Kampa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Phants lands a body shot.
Phants throws a lazy right hand but Kampa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phants throws a nice looking combination but Kampa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phants is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kampa.
Phants uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kampa slips a straight right by Phants.
Phants misses with a jab, cross combination.
Phants swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phants throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kampa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kampa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Phants manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kampa has gone for a leg lock! Phants slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kampa's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phants sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kampa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two 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.
Phants trying to control but Kampa is working from the bottom.
Phants wants to get up but he can't break Kampa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phants wants to control from the top but Kampa keeps moving.
Kampa looking for a sweep. Not yet Kampa, not yet.
Phants looking to pass the guard.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Phants misses with a hook. Kampa ducked under it nicely.
Phants takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Phants takes a swing at Kampa's ribcage but misses.
Phants swinging wilding here.
Kampa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kampa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kampa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Phants is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kampa trying to control but Phants is having none of it.
Kampa looking for a guillotine from mount but Phants is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pooby Phants will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jorma Kampa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Phants lands with a nice combination. Kampa backs away looking to recover.
Phants looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kampa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Phants's hands.
Phants misses with a hook to the body
and Kampa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Phants with a jab.
Kampa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Phants in his tracks.
Phants misses with a combination
and Kampa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kampa slips a straight right by Phants.
Pooby Phants is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kampa connects with a jab.
Phants throws a looping overhand right but Kampa ducks down to avoid it.
Phants misses with a hook to the body
and Kampa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phants swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kampa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phants misses the body punch
and Kampa counters with a stiff right hand.
Phants throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kampa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phants scores with the left hand. Kampa knows he should have avoided that one.
Kampa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kampa slips a jab from Phants.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kampa checks a leg kick.
Kampa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Phants takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Phants lands a jab to Kampa's midsection.
Phants misses with a jab to the body
and Phants takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kampa looks to throw the jab but Phants is out of range.
Kampa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kampa prevents Phants from improving his position.
Phants is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kampa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kampa is looking to advance position but Phants won't allow it.
Kampa thows a huge punch but Phants dodges it nicely.
Kampa is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Phants reverses the position - he's now on top in Kampa's guard.
Kampa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Phants!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phants is trying to escape the mount.
Kampa trying to control but Phants is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kampa goes for an armbar but Phants turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Phants.
Kampa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Phants.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jorma Kampa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jorma Kampa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Phants misses with a combination
and Kampa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phants throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kampa counters with a two punch combo.
Kampa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Phants sprawls well initially but Kampa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kampa is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Phants reverses the position - he's now on top in Kampa's guard.
Kampa is trying to control the position but Phants postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kampa pulls Phants in close to his closed guard and prevents Phants from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kampa keeping moving, preventing Phants from controlling successfully.
Kampa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kampa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kampa keeping moving, preventing Phants from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phants stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kampa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Phantsis looking to pass into half guard but Kampa pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kampa is in guard.
Kampa looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kampa wants to control from the top but Phants keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Phants swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kampa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phants lands a nice hook to Kampa's body. Kampa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good shot there by Phants.
Kampa throws a front kick aimed at Phants's knee but Phants avoids it well.
Phants misses with a looping left.
Kampa lands with a nice body punch.
Phants falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kampa counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phants throws out a loose jab but Kampa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phants misses with a wild combination.
Phants throws a lazy right hand but Kampa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorma Kampa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kampa 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorma Kampa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Gillingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fiodor Stavrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fiodor Stavrov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gary Gillingham's chin.
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280 lbs
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224 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Gillingham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fiodor Stavrov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gillingham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stavrov lands with a hook. Gillingham tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stavrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Gillingham is just out of range.
Stavrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Gillingham.
A punch combination from Gillingham misses.
Nice defenses there by Stavrov.
Gary Gillingham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stavrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gillingham catches Stavrov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Decent striking displayed by Stavrov there.
It looks like Gary Gillingham has been cut.
Gillingham misses with a body shot
and Stavrov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gillingham's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stavrov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gillingham manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Stavrov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Stavrov wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stavrov trying to control the position.
Stavrov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gillingham is looking to stand up but Stavrov won't let him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gillingham fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stavrov on the side of the head.
Gillingham throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gillingham takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stavrov.
Nice body punch from Stavrov.
Gillingham misses with a body shot
and Stavrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stavrov misses with a few strikes there.
Stavrov throws the left hand but Gillingham avoids the punch easily.
Stavrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Gillingham is just out of range.
Gillingham looks to throw the jab but Stavrov is out of range.
Stavrov misses with a double jab
enabling Gillingham to counter with a crisp jab.
Gillingham throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stavrov on the side of the head.
Gillingham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A swing and a miss from Stavrov.
Stavrov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gillingham counters with a crisp one two that drops Stavrov! Gillingham thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Stavrov to his feet! Stavrov is in big trouble!
Stavrov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gillingham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stavrov manages to avoid it.
Gillingham walks into a jab.
A slow jab from Gillingham misses its intended target.
Stavrov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gillingham tries to avoid it but Stavrov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gillingham to the ground. Gillingham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gillingham gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stavrov thows a big elbow that misses.
Stavrov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gillingham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stavrov.
Stavrov trying to control but Gillingham is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gillingham wants to stand and escape but Stavrov is having none of it.
Stavrov works over Gillingham with some ground and pound from guard.
Stavrov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gillingham is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gillingham has escaped and now he's on top!
Stavrov wants to hit a switch here but Gillingham passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Stavrov there!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stavrov is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fiodor Stavrov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gary Gillingham's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gillingham getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stavrov dips to his left and cracks Gillingham with an uppercut!
Gillingham looks to land a left hand but Stavrov moved out of range nicely.
Stavrov misses with a straight right.
Gillingham misses with a looping right.
Gary Gillingham is winning the standup battle so far.
Stavrov slips a jab from Gillingham.
Gillingham throws a big shot that misses.
Gillingham misses with the combination.
Stavrov moves away from the strike by Gillingham.
Gillingham throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stavrov counters with a single leg into guard. Gillingham didn't expect that.
Stavrov throwing strikes from guard but Gillingham blocks nicely.
Stavrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gillingham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stavrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stavrov landing some decent shots from guard.
Stavrov throws and elbow that misses. Gillingham uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stavrov's guard. Nice move by Gillingham!
Stavrov 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gillingham will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stavrov is looking for a triangle but Gillingham pushes his legs off easily.
Gillingham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stavrov wants to sweep here but Gillingham controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stavrov lands a head shot.
A big right from Gillingham misses.
Stavrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gillingham moves out of range of the strikes.
Gillingham throws out a loose jab but Stavrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Gillingham misses.
A big left from Stavrov misses.
Stavrov throws a series of punches but Gillingham moves out of range.
Gillingham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stavrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Stavrov misses with a body shot
and Gillingham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Stavrov misses.
Stavrov staying out of range there.
Gary Gillingham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stavrov!
Gillingham throws a lazy right hand but Stavrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stavrov looks to land a right hand but Gillingham moved out of range.
Stavrov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gillingham uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stavrov misses with the combination.
Stavrov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice shot by Stavrov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gillingham scores with a nice right hand.
Stavrov misses with a straight left.
Jab, jab by Gillingham - just one landing.
It looks like Fiodor Stavrov has been cut.
Stavrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fiodor Stavrov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gillingham lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gillingham.
Stavrov shoots in and drives through. Gillingham sprawls well.
Stavrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gillingham on the side of the head.
Gillingham misses with a straight right.
Stavrov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stavrov thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gillingham to regain full guard.
Gillingham utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stavrov landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stavrov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stavrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stavrov scores with punches from side control.
Stavrov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Stavrov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gillingham is not content to let Stavrov control the position.
Gillingham explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Gillingham dodges the punch combination from Stavrov.
Gillingham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gillingham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gillingham jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot lands for Gillingham.
Good shot there by Stavrov.
Gary Gillingham's cut is getting worse.
Stavrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stavrov slips a jab from Gillingham.
Stavrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gillingham.
Gillingham moves out of range of the strikes.
Stavrov tests Gillingham's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gillingham is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stavrov lands an overhand right.
Gary Gillingham's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stavrov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stavrov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stavrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gillingham sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stavrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gillingham.
Gillingham throws a jab when Stavrov was well out of range.
Stavrov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Stavrov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stavrov landing punches.
Stavrov with a couple of short strikes.
Jeez, Gary Gillingham's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gary Gillingham's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fiodor Stavrov!
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