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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between jeff monsoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Copeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Copeland is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lose Yourself - Eminem. Chris Copeland looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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255 lbs
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240 lbs
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Brawler
Enjoys gardening |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, jeff monsoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Copeland!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
monsoon gets a takedown into half guard.
Copeland tries to kick monsoon off but monsoon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
monsoon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Copeland with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
monsoon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
monsoon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Copeland sees it coming and defends easily.
monsoon wants to work for an arm triangle but Copeland is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Copeland is looking to improve his position.
Copeland looks gassed!
monsoon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Copeland doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time monsoon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
monsoon trying to control the action but Copeland is working from the bottom.
monsoon wants to pass the guard but Copeland is defending well.
monsoon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
monsoon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
monsoon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Copeland is just riding it out for now. monsoon eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
monsoon seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
monsoon passes the guard and advances to mount!
monsoon is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by monsoon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). jeff monsoon!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank The Trashman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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172 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrei Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank The Trashman!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from The Trashman.
Kozlov moves out of range of the body kick from The Trashman.
The Trashman misses with a looping left.
The Trashman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kozlov moves out of range of the strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kozlov takes a swing at The Trashman's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - The Trashman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Trashman misses with an uppercut. Kozlov saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Kozlov does no damage.
The Trashman leaves Kozlov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kozlov works The Trashman's body with a nice hook.
The Trashman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Trashman connects with a right hand. Kozlov shakes it off.
It looks like Andrei Kozlov has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Trashman misses with a combination
and Kozlov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
The Trashman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The Trashman keeping full guard, as Kozlov tries to pass.
Kozlov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Trashman's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Trashman is pulling down on Kozlov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kozlov, at least for the moment.
Kozlov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kozlov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kozlov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Trashman, who protects the arm well.
Check out the look on Kozlov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The Trashman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kozlov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Trashman tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kozlov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The Trashman is in a horrible position here. Kozlov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Poor strikes thrown by Kozlov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The Trashman is looking to improve his position but Kozlov isn't that keen on the idea.
Kozlov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The Trashman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kozlov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kozlov throws some wild stikes that The Trashman manages to avoid easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kozlov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Kozlov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Kozlov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The Trashman just misses with a punch to the body.
The Trashman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kozlov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from The Trashman misses.
The Trashman misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Trashman misses with the combination.
The Trashman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Trashman but The Trashman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kozlov shoots for a double leg takedown but The Trashman sprawls well. He's pushed Kozlov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andrei Kozlov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kozlov slips a straight right by The Trashman.
The Trashman cracks Kozlov with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Trashman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kozlov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Trashman looks to land a left hand but Kozlov moved out of range nicely.
Kozlov defending well as The Trashman loads up on a big left hand.
The Trashman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kozlov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Trashman is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov moves away from the strike by The Trashman.
Kozlov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Trashman tries to avoid it but Kozlov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Trashman to the ground. The Trashman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlov slips a straight right by The Trashman.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Trashman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Trashman tries to bum rush Kozlov with a series of wild strikes but Kozlov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The Trashman tries to clinch
and Kozlov counters with a takedown into side control.
Kozlov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kozlov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kozlov laying and praying for a moment but The Trashman takes advantage and regains half guard.
Kozlov working the head and body with strikes.
Kozlov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The Trashman is refusing to be controlled, as Kozlov sits in half guard.
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 Andrei Kozlov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrei Kozlov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kozlov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The Trashman is looking to get back to his feet here but Kozlov is keeping cool and he's managed to take The Trashman's back.
Kozlov somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Kozlov controlling well, preventing The Trashman from escaping the position.
Even with his hooks in, Kozlov manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Kozlov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, The Trashman has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Trashman preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kozlov.
The Trashman is trying to break free.
The Trashman trying to control the action but Kozlov just sinks the hooks in.
Kozlov 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.
The Trashman has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Kozlov.
Frank The Trashman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
The Trashman is covering up but some of the strikes from Kozlov are getting through and doing damage.
The Trashman is keeping busy.
Even with his hooks in, Kozlov manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Kozlov lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can The Trashman hold on?!
Andrei Kozlov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kozlov lands shots from the back.
The Trashman covers up after that shot from Kozlov.
The Trashman defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov punches the canvas rather than the man.
Kozlov not allowing The Trashman to control his hands.
Kozlov gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
The Trashman wants to escape the position.
The Trashman just trying to survive but Kozlov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The Trashman defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kozlov's arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kozlov throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Trashman trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kozlov lands a shot to the body.
The Trashman covering up well under a barage of strikes.
The Trashman is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Kozlov 's hooks.
Kozlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The Trashman is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Kozlov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kozlov, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Kozlov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Wopat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eero Elo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Wopat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Eero Elo!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Wopat as he checks the leg kick.
Wopat looks to land a combination. Elo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Elo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wopat looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wopat wants to get back to his feet but Elo drags him back down.
Wopat tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Wopat bucks up and throws Elo to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Wopat blocks a head kick by Elo.
Wopat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Elo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Elo tries to clinch there but Wopat circles away.
No joy there for Elo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Elo misses with a body kick.
Elo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wopat throws a series of strikes that have Elo backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wopat keeps the fight on the outside.
Elo moves in looking to clinch but Wopat pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wopat throws a series of punches but Elo avoids them all with ease.
Eero Elo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wopat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Elo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Elo scores with the left hand. Wopat knows he should have avoided that one.
Elo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Elo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wopat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Elo thows a body shot but no joy.
Elo rushes Wopat and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Elo lands an elbow that stopped Wopat in his tracks for a moment.
Elo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Elo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wopat wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Elo.
Nice elbow from Elo.
Elo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Elo manages to pull guard.
Elo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Elo working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wopat would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Elo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wopat!
Elo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wopat wants to get back to his feet.
Elo controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wopat wants to get back to his feet.
Wopat is breathing heavily.
Elo controlling the pace for now.
Wopat is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Elo controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wopat on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wopat tries to get out of the position.
Wopat trying desperately to get to his feet.
Elo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Elo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Despite being in the dominant position, Eero Elo just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Elo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Elo tries to close the distance and clinch but Wopat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Elo doesn't manage to clinch there - Wopat circles away.
Wopat keeps the fight on the outside.
A right-left combo lands from Wopat.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tom Wopat will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Elo tries to clinch up.
Wopat swinging wilding here.
Elo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wopat as he avoids it easily.
Elo shoots in and drives through. Wopat sprawls well.
Elo misses with a takedown attempt - Wopat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tom Wopat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eero Elo.
Elo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wopat.
Wopat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elo.
Elo throws a head kick but Wopat moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elo tries to clinch up but Wopat circles away and keeps his distance.
Elo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Elo fails with a takedown attempt.
Tom Wopat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Elo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Elo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tom Wopat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wopat scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Elo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Elo lands with a shot to the body.
Elo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wopat avoids it really well and circles away.
Elo is breathing heavily.
Elo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wopat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wopat throws a right and a left that both miss.
Elo dodges the punch combination from Wopat.
Elo shoots for a takedown but Wopat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Wopat.
Elo is rocked!
Elo drops his hands momentarily. Wopat doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Elo staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Elo doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Wopat!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Erik Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TakTak Tinkelbery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TakTak Tinkelbery has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Erik Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, TakTak Tinkelbery!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tinkelbery avoids it really well and circles away.
Drake shoots in for a double leg but Tinkelbery sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Drake drives through with a takedown into guard.
Drake drops back looking for a leg! Tinkelbery is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tinkelbery manages to kick Drake off! Drake jumps back into Tinkelbery's guard.
Tinkelbery looking for a sweep. Not yet Tinkelbery, not yet.
Tinkelbery uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Drake misses with the combination.
Drake throws a low kick, looking for Tinkelbery's leg but Tinkelbery calmly moves out of range.
Drake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Tinkelbery.
Drake fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tinkelbery paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch combination from Tinkelbery misses.
Drake lands with a nice combination. Tinkelbery backs away looking to recover.
It looks like TakTak Tinkelbery has been cut.
Drake throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No joy there for Drake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake swinging wilding here.
TakTak Tinkelbery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drake doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combo that has Drake backing up. Drake nods at Tinkelbery to acknowledge the strikes.
Drake is breathing heavily.
Tinkelbery fails to land with a series of punches.
Drake shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tinkelbery counters with a series of strikes. Drake will be more careful next time no doubt.
Drake with a poor takedown
and Tinkelbery counters with a two punch combo.
Tinkelbery slips a jab from Drake.
Drake slips a jab and a cross from Tinkelbery.
Drake doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tinkelbery counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinkelbery misses with a two punch combination.
Tinkelbery swinging wilding here.
Tinkelbery throws a right and a left that Drake avoids nicely.
Drake closes the distance but Tinkelbery moves to the side
and Tinkelbery counters with a two punch combo.
Drake throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tinkelbery counters with a left and a right that stings Drake.
A combination from Tinkelbery does no damage.
A low kick from Drake misses
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combo that has Drake backing up. Drake nods at Tinkelbery to acknowledge the strikes.
Drake has his takedown stuffed
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combo that has Drake backing up. Drake nods at Tinkelbery to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinkelbery throws a right hand that Drake ducks under and follows up with a left that Drake also avoids with ease.
Drake throws a combination that misses
and Tinkelbery counters with a series of strikes. Drake will be more careful next time no doubt.
Drake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tinkelbery counters with a left and a right that stings Drake.
Tinkelbery misses with a few strikes there.
Tinkelbery throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drake swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combo that has Drake backing up. Drake nods at Tinkelbery to acknowledge the strikes.
Drake shoots and misses
and Tinkelbery counters with a left and a right that stings Drake.
Drake has his takedown stuffed
and Tinkelbery counters with a two punch combo.
Drake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tinkelbery circles away quickly and effectively.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
TakTak Tinkelbery dominated that round.
The cut man is working on TakTak Tinkelbery's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tinkelbery closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Drake doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tinkelbery counters with a series of strikes. Drake will be more careful next time no doubt.
Drake's corner calls for a 1-2. Drake obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tinkelbery throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Drake decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tinkelbery's guard.
Drake lands a couple of elbows.
Tinkelbery trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Tinkelbery wants to stand and escape but Drake is having none of it.
Drake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drake cracks Tinkelbery with a solid left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drake drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drake jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Drake prevents Tinkelbery from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Drake tries for a takedown but Tinkelbery circles away easily
and Tinkelbery counters with a series of strikes. Drake will be more careful next time no doubt.
Erik Drake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drake with a poor takedown
and Tinkelbery counters with a left and a right that stings Drake.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Tinkelbery.
Erik Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake throws a combination that misses
and Tinkelbery counters with a two punch combo.
Drake shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tinkelbery counters with a series of strikes. Drake will be more careful next time no doubt.
TakTak Tinkelbery seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drake with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tinkelbery counters with a one-two to the body.
Tinkelbery throws a combination. Drake tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Drake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combo that has Drake backing up. Drake nods at Tinkelbery to acknowledge the strikes.
Drake looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinkelbery misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drake throws a hook to the side of Tinkelbery's head but Tinkelbery sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drake misses with a takedown attempt
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tinkelbery misses with a wild combination.
Drake misses with a takedown
and Tinkelbery counters with a left and a right that stings Drake.
Tinkelbery swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drake is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tinkelbery.
Drake shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Drake tries to clinch up
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combo that has Drake backing up. Drake nods at Tinkelbery to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Drake wants to clinch
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Drake swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combo that has Drake backing up. Drake nods at Tinkelbery to acknowledge the strikes.
Drake misses with a takedown attempt
and Tinkelbery counters with a one-two to the body.
Drake throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tinkelbery counters with a one-two to the body.
Some wild striking there from Tinkelbery.
Drake throws a sloppy head kick
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Drake showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tinkelbery.
Drake throws a combination that misses
and Tinkelbery counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake clinches but Tinkelbery breaks the clinch
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combo that has Drake backing up. Drake nods at Tinkelbery to acknowledge the strikes.
Drake clinches but Tinkelbery breaks the clinch
and Tinkelbery counters with a one-two to the body.
Tinkelbery is working the combinations to good effect here.
Drake with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tinkelbery counters with a series of strikes. Drake will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tinkelbery circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tinkelbery counters with a two punch combo.
Drake with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tinkelbery counters with a one-two to the body.
Drake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tinkelbery counters with a one-two to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
TakTak Tinkelbery showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on TakTak Tinkelbery's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Drake has his takedown stuffed
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Tinkelbery counters with a series of strikes. Drake will be more careful next time no doubt.
Drake throws a leg kick
and Tinkelbery counters with a one-two to the body.
Drake gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tinkelbery counters with a left and a right that stings Drake.
Drake wants to clinch but Tinkelbery slips to the side
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Drake clinches but Tinkelbery breaks the clinch
and Tinkelbery counters with a two punch combo.
Drake fails with the takedown
and Tinkelbery counters with a series of strikes. Drake will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drake scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Drake is keen to just control but Tinkelbery is a slippery customer.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinkelbery is trying to stand up here but Drake is controlling him well.
Drake is taking a breather. Tinkelbery says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tinkelbery manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Drake doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tinkelbery counters with a left and a right that stings Drake.
Tinkelbery swinging wilding here.
Tinkelbery throws a right and a left that Drake avoids nicely.
Drake with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tinkelbery counters with a left and a right that stings Drake.
Drake throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tinkelbery counters with a series of strikes. Drake will be more careful next time no doubt.
Drake showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tinkelbery.
Drake tries to clinch up
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake has his takedown stuffed
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combo that has Drake backing up. Drake nods at Tinkelbery to acknowledge the strikes.
Tinkelbery throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tinkelbery throws a combination that misses
and Drake counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tinkelbery has his feet on Drake's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tinkelbery counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tinkelbery misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinkelbery swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drake throws a big shot that misses.
Tinkelbery lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tinkelbery.
Tinkelbery misses with a combination
and Drake counters with a takedown into side control.
Tinkelbery pushes Drake away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Drake gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Drake working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tinkelbery is not content to let Drake control the position.
Erik Drake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drake is trying to get an arm triangle but Tinkelbery is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinkelbery gets back to half guard.
Tinkelbery tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Drake wants to pass the guard but Tinkelbery is defending well.
Tinkelbery has one foot on Drake's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Drake scores with a takedown into Tinkelbery's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drake postures up in Tinkelbery's guard and throws a big left but Tinkelbery blocks it.
Tinkelbery has momentary wrist control but Drake slips an elbow through the middle.
Tinkelbery is looking to stand up but Drake isn't so interested in that idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Drake showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tinkelbery has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TakTak Tinkelbery!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Lisnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mario Rua has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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189 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Lisnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mario Rua!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua throws a sloppy head kick and Lisnar moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Rua.
A head kick misses from Rua.
Rua slaps away a takedown attempt from Lisnar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lisnar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rua!
Rua is bucking up trying to escape but Lisnar cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rua tries to reverse the position but Lisnar maintains control.
Lisnar thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Rua is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lisnar with good strikes from the mount here!
BOOM! Lisnar connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lisnar throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Lisnar scoring with strikes but Rua is staying in there.
Lisnar is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rua can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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!
Lisnar scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rua is rocked!
Lisnar working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rua is still in real trouble! Can Lisnar finish him?
Rua tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rua seems to have recovered his senses.
Lisnar lands a heavy elbow.
Lisnar lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Rua! Lisnar sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Rua and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Michael Lisnar!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobcat Stinkfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stinkfist kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is People Are Strange by The Doors. Ryan Howard 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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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobcat Stinkfist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Howard!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stinkfist clinches.
Howard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Howard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Howard is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stinkfist!
Stinkfist is working to get back to half guard.
Howard goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Stinkfist turns into him and now he's in Howard's guard.
Howard is looking for a triangle but Stinkfist pushes his legs off easily.
Stinkfist working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stinkfist scoring with some ground and pound.
Stinkfist has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stinkfist postures up in Howard's guard and throws a big left but Howard blocks it.
Howard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stinkfist throws a big right hand that misses.
Howard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Howard is looking for a triangle but Stinkfist pushes his legs off easily.
Howard looking for a guillotine here but Stinkfist defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stinkfist in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stinkfist 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.
Howard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stinkfist is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stinkfist slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stinkfist throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Stinkfist working away.
Howard is looking to regain half guard here but Stinkfist keeps moving and retains side control.
Howard takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Howard is working to avoid the ground and pound but Stinkfist connects with a decent elbow.
Stinkfist tries to advance to mount but Howard denies him.
Howard manages to get back to half guard.
Howard is trying to control but can't.
Howard manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stinkfist in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stinkfist can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stinkfist with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Howard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Howard looks gassed!
Howard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stinkfist content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stinkfist with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Howard looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stinkfist passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stinkfist grinds an elbow into Howard's temple.
Howard prevents Stinkfist from moving into mount.
Howard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stinkfist's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stinkfist not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Howard has hold of Stinkfist's hands but Stinkfist slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Howard actively working from the bottom here.
Howard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stinkfist lands a nice short elbow.
Howard misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Stinkfist thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Howard will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stinkfist drives through and clinches with Howard against the cage.
Howard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stinkfist just leaning against Howard, taking a breather.
Howard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Howard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stinkfist smiles and moves away.
Stinkfist with a jab.
Stinkfist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Howard - that will leave a mark!
A left and a right from Howard both land. Nice combination.
Howard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stinkfist moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Howard thuds a left hand into Stinkfist's body.
Stinkfist showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howard.
Howard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice sprawl there from Howard as Stinkfist shoots in.
Howard moves away from the strike by Stinkfist.
Stinkfist tries to clinch there but Howard circles away.
Howard wants to clinch up but Stinkfist keeps it at a distance.
A shot to the body from Stinkfist misses
and Howard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stinkfist avoids a punch combination nicely.
Howard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stinkfist on the side of the head.
Howard gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stinkfist to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Howard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Howard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stinkfist doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stinkfist manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Howard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stinkfist tries to free his leg and advance position but Howard is retaining full guard.
Howard looking for a triangle here. Stinkfist is fighting it but it looks tight! Howard pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Stinkfist is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ryan Howard!
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