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WFC CAGED FURY 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Percy Destepolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and waiting for qfc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Destepolo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Link. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Percy Destepolo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, waiting for qfc!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
for qfc defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Destepolo.
for qfc is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
for qfc fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Destepolo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has for qfc pinned against the cage. for qfc gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Destepolo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percy Destepolo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
for qfc lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Destepolo backs up against the cage.
Destepolo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Destepolo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Destepolo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from for qfc does it's job there.
for qfc keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
for qfc displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Destepolo.
Jab by for qfc.
for qfc leaves Destepolo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A left and a right from for qfc both land. Nice combination.
for qfc throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Destepolo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
for qfc slaps away a takedown attempt from Destepolo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
for qfc is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
for qfc cracks Destepolo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Destepolo shoots in and drives through. for qfc sprawls well.
A punch lands to the side of Destepolo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Destepolo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but for qfc avoids it really well and circles away.
waiting for qfc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
for qfc throws a right and a left that Destepolo avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destepolo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from for qfc.
Destepolo tries for a takedown but for qfc sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - for qfc scores with a four punch combination!
Destepolo dodges the punch combination from for qfc.
Destepolo shoots in for a takedown but for qfc shows good takedown defense.
for qfc throws a one two combo.
for qfc keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
for qfc defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Destepolo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destepolo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says for qfc as he avoids it easily.
for qfc defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Destepolo.
for qfc misses with a wild combination.
Destepolo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Destepolo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Destepolo shoots in for a double leg but for qfc sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Destepolo is defended easily by for qfc.
Destepolo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
waiting for qfc dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice sprawl there from for qfc as Destepolo shoots in.
for qfc misses with a wild combination.
Percy Destepolo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Destepolo dives in and grabs for qfc's left leg, looking for a takedown. for qfc pushes down on Destepolo's head and hops out.
Destepolo takes a jab right on the kisser.
for qfc checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
for qfc scores with a punch to the head.
Destepolo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around for qfc's waist but for qfc gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Destepolo off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percy Destepolo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Destepolo is trying hard to land a takedown here. for qfc sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destepolo throws a low kick, looking for for qfc's leg but for qfc calmly moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from for qfc.
Percy Destepolo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
for qfc works over Destepolo's head and body with a nice combination.
for qfc closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A nice inside leg kick there by Destepolo. That's going to slow for qfc down.
for qfc misses with a double jab.
Destepolo shoots in for a double leg but for qfc sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Destepolo takes one to the chin there.
for qfc might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
for qfc connects with a good right hand that stumbles Destepolo. Destepolo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destepolo doesn't manage to clinch there - for qfc circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Destepolo.
for qfc scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
for qfc has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
for qfc defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Destepolo.
for qfc throws a right and a left that both miss.
for qfc fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
for qfc lands a jab.
Destepolo throws a push kick but for qfc slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from for qfc.
for qfc lands with a nice combination. Destepolo backs away looking to recover.
Destepolo dodges the punch combination from for qfc.
Destepolo shoots for a double leg takedown but for qfc sprawls well. He's pushed Destepolo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
waiting for qfc seems to be getting the better of the standup.
for qfc cracks Destepolo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Destepolo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Destepolo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? for qfc is fending him off so far but Destepolo persists. Nope, for qfc circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
for qfc lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
for qfc lands with an overhand left.
Destepolo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
for qfc lands a jab-cross combination.
for qfc tests Destepolo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
for qfc stuffs the takedown.
Destepolo dives in and grabs for qfc's left leg, looking for a takedown. for qfc pushes down on Destepolo's head and hops out.
Destepolo walks into a straight right hand from for qfc.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
waiting for qfc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Destepolo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Destepolo scores with a leg kick.
for qfc is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Destepolo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but for qfc avoids it really well and circles away.
Destepolo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but for qfc swivels and escapes.
Destepolo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. for qfc defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percy Destepolo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destepolo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with for qfc but for qfc pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from for qfc misses.
for qfc fails to land with a series of punches.
for qfc connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
No luck for Destepolo with that takedown attempt.
for qfc throws a series of strikes that have Destepolo backpedaling.
Destepolo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as for qfc sprawls well. for qfc wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Destepolo gets slowly back to his feet.
for qfc defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Destepolo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
for qfc lands with an overhand left.
for qfc keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
for qfc cracks Destepolo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
for qfc moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Destepolo shoots for a takedown but for qfc saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
for qfc throws a series of punches but Destepolo avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destepolo throws a left and a right that both miss
and for qfc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Destepolo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
for qfc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Destepolo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
for qfc throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if for qfc can do anything to dispel that myth.
Destepolo avoids the strikes from the bottom by for qfc.
for qfc is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Destepolo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
for qfc is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destepolo is looking to take a break and control but for qfc is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
for qfc is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Destepolo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Percy Destepolo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Destepolo.
Destepolo shoots in but for qfc avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Destepolo tries to score a power double leg takedown but for qfc sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Destepolo somewhat.
And that's the end of the fight!
waiting for qfc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got for qfc winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for waiting for qfc!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for waiting for qfc!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for waiting for qfc!
waiting for qfc wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keast Beasty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alister The Demon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Demon has chosen Puritania as his entrance music. Alister The Demon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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218 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Keast Beasty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alister The Demon!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Demon throws a right and a left that Beasty avoids nicely.
Beasty throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Demon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. The Demon connects with a nice short shot to Beasty's temple.
The Demon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The Demon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The Demon trying to control from half guard but Beasty is working away.
The Demon misses with a head shot. Beasty uses the momentum to regain guard.
The Demon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beasty works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Demon trying to control the position from guard on top but Beasty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Demon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Demon prevents Beasty from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The Demon scores with the left hand. Beasty knows he should have avoided that one.
Beasty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Demon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch lands to the side of The Demon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Beasty misses with a combination
and The Demon counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Demon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Beasty, who protects the arm well.
The Demon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The Demon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Beasty knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The Demon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no The Demon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Demon throwing strikes but Beasty manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The Demon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Beasty's best efforts.
The Demon works his way to full guard. Good work.
The Demon is trying to keep Beasty in close.
The Demon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The Demon working for a triangle but Beasty defends it easily.
The Demon trying to keep a closed guard but Beasty is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alister The Demon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Beasty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Demon was well out of range. Poor timing from Beasty.
Beasty stuffs the takedown attempt from The Demon. The Demon gets slowly back to his feet.
Beasty cracks The Demon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Beasty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Demon.
The Demon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Beasty throws a right and a left that The Demon avoids nicely.
Beasty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beasty thows a body shot but no joy.
Beasty misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beasty scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Beasty ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Demon is breathing heavily.
Beasty throws a sloppy body shot
and The Demon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beasty throws a series of punches but The Demon moves out of range.
Beasty misses the body punch
and The Demon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Beasty blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Demon.
The Demon is looking to stall here but Beasty recovers full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Demon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Demon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beasty avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beasty wants to stand but The Demon is controlling the position.
Beasty keeping moving, preventing The Demon from controlling successfully.
The Demon advances position into side control!
Beasty is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Demon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Beasty has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for The Demon but great work by Beasty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Demon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The Demon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The Demon wants to improve his position but Beasty is controlling well.
The Demon is looking to get back to full guard here but Beasty has managed to pass to side control instead.
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 Demon is desperately trying to improve his position but Beasty has a good base and remains in mount.
Beasty avoids the attempt from The Demon to control.
The Demon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The Demon regains half guard.
Beasty prevents The Demon from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keast Beasty dominated that second round.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The Demon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Beasty is trying to defend but The Demon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Beasty blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Demon.
The Demon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The Demon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Beasty has hold of The Demon's hands but The Demon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The Demon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Demon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beasty is not content to let The Demon control the position.
Beasty is trying to stand.
The Demon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The Demon stops Beasty from getting back to his feet.
The Demon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Demon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Beasty showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Demon.
Beasty just misses with a punch to the body.
Beasty misses with a hook. The Demon ducked under it nicely.
Beasty gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows The Demon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The Demon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Beasty's head.
The Demon postures up in Beasty's guard and throws a big left but Beasty blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Demon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beasty is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The Demon trying to control the position from guard on top but Beasty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Demon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Beasty is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Beasty has escaped and now he's on top!
The Demon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beasty won't allow The Demon to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The Demon has a closed guard, preventing Beasty from standing up.
The Demon trying to control the position.
Beasty wants to stand but The Demon is controlling his posture from full guard.
Alister The Demon has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Demon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alister The Demon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Demon 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Alister The Demon!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Alister The Demon!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Alister The Demon!
Alister The Demon wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lionel Diarra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Rogers has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lionel Diarra's chin.
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189 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lionel Diarra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diarra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rogers but Rogers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No joy there for Rogers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rogers instigates a clinch.
Rogers has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Diarra is trying to keep an underhook but Rogers manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rogers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rogers wants to control but Diarra is keeping him busy.
Rogers is trying to work for a kimura but Diarra is defending well.
Rogers is trying to work for a kimura but Diarra is defending well.
Rogers seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diarra keeps working.
Diarra trying to hold on to Rogers's head to control him but Rogers postures up.
Rogers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diarra doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rogers.
Rogers is trying to work for a kimura but Diarra is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diarra wants to control but Rogers is keeping busy.
Rogers prevents Diarra from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diarra trying to hold on to Rogers's head to control him but Rogers postures up.
Rogers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rogers 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.
Diarra is trying to control but can't.
Rogers is working for a kimura but Diarra is defending it quite comfortably.
Diarra has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rogers is working away from the top position though.
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.
Rogers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diarra has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rogers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diarra is just riding it out for now. Rogers eventually gives up the hold.
Rogers looks gassed!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rogers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diarra's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Rogers dominated that round.
That's time! Diarra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Diarra looks to clinch
and Rogers counters with a nice leg kick.
Rogers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diarra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rogers counters by moving into the clinch.
Rogers manages to break the clinch.
Rogers has a takedown stuffed.
Diarra shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rogers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Diarra misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers fails with a takedown attempt.
Rogers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rogers counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Diarra's guard now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rogers trying to control but Diarra is working from the bottom.
Rogers controlling from the top position.
Rogers is pushing down on Diarra's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diarra is fighting to maintain full guard but Rogers has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rogers wants to work for an arm triangle but Diarra is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diarra manages to get to full guard.
Diarra trying to keep a closed guard but Rogers is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers drops back looking for a leg! Diarra is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diarra manages to kick Rogers off! Rogers jumps back into Diarra's guard.
Diarra trying to keep a closed guard but Rogers is proving a slippery customer.
Diarra keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Rogers gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
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.
Diarra scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Diarra darts in trying to clinch
and Rogers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Diarra is defending against the submission attempts here by Rogers.
Steve Rogers has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Rogers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Diarra with a lazy takedown attempt
so Rogers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rogers stands and steps away. Diarra gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rogers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diarra looks to land a combination but Rogers avoids it well.
Rogers tries to clinch but Diarra moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diarra doesn't manage to clinch there - Rogers circles away.
Diarra takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lionel Diarra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Rogers does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diarra misses with a takedown
and Rogers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rogers decides to pull guard.
Rogers has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Diarra should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rogers has tightened it up now! Diarra should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Steve Rogers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Julimar Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louden Swain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swain has chosen Foreigner as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
130 lbs
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144 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Julimar Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Louden Swain!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swain takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Louden Swain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos throws a series of punches but Swain moves out of range.
Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Swain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santos scores with a decent looking hook.
Santos throws the left hand but Swain avoids the punch easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Swain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Swain slips a jab from Santos.
Swain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Santos swivels and escapes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Swain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Swain dodges the punch combination from Santos.
Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by Swain.
Swain wants to clinch.
Santos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santos defending well as Swain loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swain shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Santos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Swain tries to advance to mount but can't.
Swain working away.
Swain tries for a kimura but Santos is defending well.
Santos prevents Swain from moving into mount.
Santos tries to control but Swain manages to take his back.
Santos wants to get back to his feet.
Will Swain go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Santos is trying to stand back up.
A lull in the action here.
Swain controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos holding both Swain 's hands and preventing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Swain controlling the positon.
Swain trying to control momentarily.
Swain has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Santos's body.
Despite being in the dominant position, Louden Swain just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Swain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Swain.
That's four 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.
Swain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Swain is looking to clinch but Santos is avoiding it.
Swain tries to clinch up.
Santos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Danga de danga de dang - Swain scores with a four punch combination!
Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Swain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Julimar Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Swain rushes Santos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Santos takes a shot to the head.
Swain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santos looks to throw the jab but Swain is out of range.
Swain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Santos connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Swain! He's out on his feet! Santos rushes in and drops Swain with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Julimar Santos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Jester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noor Daoud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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163 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Jester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Noor Daoud!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Daoud.
Daoud clinches up with Jester and pushes him back against the cage.
Jester has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Daoud regains guard immediately.
Daoud can't keep his opponent in guard - Jester advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Daoud blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jester.
Jester 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.
Daoud looking for submissions off his back.
Jester thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Daoud controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Daoud wants to control but Jester is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jester throwing shots but Daoud is blocking nicely.
Daoud is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jester not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Daoud decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jester wants to improve his position but Daoud is controlling well.
Daoud thows a huge punch but Jester dodges it nicely.
Jester is looking to improve his position.
Jester actively working from the bottom here.
Daoud wants to take a breather but Jester is having none of it.
Jester looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jester actively working from the bottom here.
Daoud really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jester. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jester taking some punishment here, with Daoud in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daoud thows a huge punch but Jester dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Daoud shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jester is trying to defend but Daoud finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Daoud is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Daoud working Jester over with strikes.
Daoud not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Daoud is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Daoud 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.
Daoud prevents Jester from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jester actively working from the bottom here.
Daoud content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jester is refusing to be controlled, as Daoud sits in half guard.
Daoud content to control rather than advance.
Daoud wants to control but Jester is keeping him busy.
Jester moves into full guard.
Daoud avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jester escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Daoud gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jester looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jester is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Daoud can do anything to dispel that myth.
Daoud controlling the position for now.
Daoud flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jester tries to pass to full mount but Daoud defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noor Daoud dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Daoud throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jester was covering up waiting for the punch and Daoud finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jester 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.
Daoud trying to control but Jester is working from the bottom.
Daoud seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Daoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jester is keeping the position for now.
Daoud seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daoud preventing the sweep.
Daoud wants to control from the top but Jester keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Daoud looks to score with a jab to the body but Jester is just out of range.
Daoud shoots in and drives through. Jester sprawls well.
Jester keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jester has his takedown stuffed
and Daoud counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jester manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jester working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Daoud's thigh. Daoud counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Daoud looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Daoud is breathing heavily.
Daoud wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Jester has taken Daoud's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Daoud has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Jester!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Texas Trash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merv Ridley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ridley has chosen Don't Turn Off The Lights - Enrique Iglesias as his entrance music. Merv Ridley is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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24
163 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Texas Trash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Merv Ridley!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trash misses with a double jab.
Ridley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trash defends it nicely.
Trash connects with a single shot there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ridley is defended easily by Trash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trash cracks Ridley with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trash stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trash wants it to stay on the feet.
Texas Trash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Merv Ridley.
Trash lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Merv Ridley has been cut.
Trash lands with a nice body punch.
Ridley shoots in and drives through. Trash sprawls well.
Trash's corner calls for a 1-2. Trash obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ridley shoots for a double leg takedown but Trash sprawls well. He's pushed Ridley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ridley looks gassed!
Ridley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trash fails to land with a series of punches.
Trash scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ridley in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trash drops Ridley with a beautiful combination! Ridley stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Trash is looking for the KO!
Ridley is rocked!
Ridley is trying desperately to land a takedown but Trash is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ridley.
Trash sizes up Ridley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ridley is still on wobbly legs! Can Trash finish him?
Ridley misses with a takedown attempt - Trash sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ridley seems to have recovered his senses.
Trash is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Ridley hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Texas Trash!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shinji Nishimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keast Gaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinji Nishimura has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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22
177 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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18
178 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Shinji Nishimura!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Keast Gaard!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nishimura manages to avoid it.
Gaard thows a body shot but no joy.
Gaard lands a left and a right that send Nishimura crashing to the mat, dazed. Gaard thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Nishimura tries to clinch up but Gaard circles away and keeps his distance.
Gaard grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Nishimura takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Gaard cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Keast Gaard!
Keast Gaard is the new middleweight champion!
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