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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between TONY THOMPSON (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Munch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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300 lbs
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Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, TONY THOMPSON!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Munch!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
THOMPSON shoots and misses
and Munch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
THOMPSON has his takedown stuffed
and Munch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Munch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
THOMPSON fails with the takedown
and Munch moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TONY THOMPSON. That's going to take a lot out of him.
THOMPSON pulls guard successfully.
THOMPSON might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Munch stands up from THOMPSON's guard - Munch perhaps looking for a knockout.
THOMPSON with a poor takedown
and Munch counters with a single leg into guard. THOMPSON didn't expect that.
Munch drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but THOMPSON manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Munch has THOMPSON in his guard.
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!
THOMPSON drops back looking for a leg! Munch is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Munch manages to kick THOMPSON off! THOMPSON jumps back into Munch's guard.
Munch has his hands on THOMPSON's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
THOMPSON postures up.
THOMPSON drops back looking for a leg! Munch is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Munch manages to kick THOMPSON off! THOMPSON jumps back into Munch's guard.
THOMPSON drops back looking for a leg! Munch is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Munch manages to kick THOMPSON off! THOMPSON jumps back into Munch's guard.
THOMPSON drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and THOMPSON jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Munch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with THOMPSON. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
THOMPSON drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. THOMPSON seems to have locked his on tight now - Munch screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for THOMPSON, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). TONY THOMPSON!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Odafin Tutuola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Delaney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Odafin Tutuola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Delaney!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tutuola forces Delaney back against the cage and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Delaney.
Tutuola fails to pull guard.
Delaney changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tutuola fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Delaney has his takedown stuffed
and Tutuola counters with a shoot takedown. Delaney fights it but they end up in guard.
Delaney trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delaney can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tutuola controls the pace.
Delaney is trying to control the position but Tutuola postures up.
Tutuola decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Delaney, up you get!
Delaney has his takedown stuffed
and Tutuola counters with a single leg into guard. Delaney didn't expect that.
Odafin Tutuola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Delaney.
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!
Tutuola decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Delaney, up you get!
Delaney with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tutuola counters with a left and a right that stings Delaney.
Tutuola looks to land a combination but Delaney avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutuola shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tutuola avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Delaney looks gassed!
Delaney keeping moving, preventing Tutuola from controlling successfully.
Tutuola throwing strikes but missing.
Tutuola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tutuola stands and throws Delaney's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tutuola laying and praying for a moment but Delaney takes advantage and regains half guard.
Tutuola performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delaney throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Tutuola is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tutuola wants to free his trapped foot but Delaney is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tutuola wants to stand up but Delaney has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Delaney is looking to control Tutuola's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Delaney avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutuola wants to pass to mount but Delaney is defending the position.
Delaney is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Delaney wants to control but Tutuola is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jason Delaney wasn't active enough on the ground.
Delaney doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tutuola counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tutuola tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Delaney smiles and moves away.
Delaney with a poor takedown
and Tutuola counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Delaney's guard now.
Delaney wants to sweep here but Tutuola controlling him for the moment.
Delaney wants to control but Tutuola passes easily into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tutuola wants to pass to mount but Delaney is defending the position.
Tutuola trying to control the pace.
Tutuola stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Delaney to get to his feet.
Tutuola lands a nice looking body kick.
Delaney with a lazy takedown attempt
and Delaney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delaney with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tutuola counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tutuola.
Tutuola gets to his feet. Delaney looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tutuola throws a head kick but Delaney moves out of range.
Delaney misses with a takedown
and Tutuola counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tutuola.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Odafin Tutuola 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.
Delaney moves out of range of the body kick from Tutuola.
Tutuola circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tutuola counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tutuola keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tutuola looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tutuola trying to control the action but Delaney is working from the bottom.
Delaney tries to roll over but Tutuola keeps him under control.
Tutuola is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Delaney trying to control but Tutuola postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Odafin Tutuola wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Delaney has his takedown stuffed
and Tutuola decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Delaney's guard.
Delaney is breathing heavily.
Delaney trying to keep a closed guard but Tutuola is proving a slippery customer.
Tutuola has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tutuola engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Delaney looking to control.
Tutuola passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Delaney seems a little lost for a moment, as Tutuola dominates the positioning.
Tutuola stands up and beckons Delaney to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutuola clinches with his opponent.
Delaney trying to stall but Tutuola improves his position.
Delaney is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tutuola pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tutuola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Delaney tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tutuola just stands there and leans against the cage.
Odafin Tutuola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Delaney.
Delaney tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tutuola smiles and moves away.
Tutuola closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Delaney quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delaney trying to control but Tutuola postures up.
Tutuola stops Delaney from getting back to his feet.
Tutuola gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Delaney shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tutuola counters with a shoot takedown. Delaney fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutuola advances to half guard.
Tutuola is looking for a kimura but Delaney is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tutuola to get the leverage.
Tutuola looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tutuola stands up from half guard.
Tutuola closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tutuola lands in his opponent's guard.
Delaney can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tutuola controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delaney throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tutuola escapes and throws Delaney's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Delaney is trying to control Tutuola's posture but Tutuola avoids it.
Tutuola controlling the position.
Tutuola stands up and we're back to a striking position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tutuola feints and as Delaney raises his hands in defense, Tutuola changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Odafin Tutuola dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
The fight stays on the outside here - Delaney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Odafin Tutuola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tutuola clinches up against the cage.
Delaney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Delaney fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tutuola is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tutuola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Delaney avoids it.
A frustrated look appears on Tutuola's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tutuola looking for a takedown.
Delaney fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Delaney pulls guard successfully.
Odafin Tutuola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Delaney will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Tutuola postures up.
Delaney had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tutuola defends it easily.
Delaney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tutuola trying to control but Delaney is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delaney is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tutuola tries to free his leg and advance position but Delaney is retaining full guard.
Tutuola is looking to stand up but Delaney won't let him.
Delaney being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Odafin Tutuola.
Delaney closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tutuola is not content to let Delaney control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delaney working away.
Delaney is trying to ground and pound but Tutuola uses the momentary lack of control by Delaney to regain half guard.
Tutuola slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Delaney tries to stand but Tutuola is controlling from the bottom.
Tutuola is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Tutuola has clasped his hands together around Delaney's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delaney tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Delaney stops Tutuola from passing to mount.
Delaney is trying to get back to half guard.
Tutuola scores with punches from side control.
Tutuola working away.
Delaney tries to buck Tutuola off but Tutuola is having none of it.
Tutuola takes a little break here. Delaney wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Delaney is trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Delaney can't do much from the bottom here.
Delaney is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tutuola asserts his dominance and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Tutuola has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Delaney shoots and misses
and Tutuola decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Delaney's guard.
Odafin Tutuola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Delaney.
Tutuola looking to pass the guard.
Jason Delaney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Odafin Tutuola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Delaney looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tutuola has picked Delaney up and slammed him! Delaney can't keep hold of the triangle and Tutuola manages to pass to side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Odafin Tutuola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tutuola has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:25
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Odafin Tutuola!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Figgjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Melfred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Figgjo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Edward Grieg. Drake Melfred has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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156 lbs
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153 lbs
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Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Freddie Figgjo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Drake Melfred!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melfred shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Figgjo counters with a stiff right hand.
Figgjo clinches up against the cage.
Melfred fails to pull the fight into his guard.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Figgjo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Melfred's brow.
Melfred avoids a wild elbow strike from Figgjo.
Figgjo throws an elbow but it misses.
Figgjo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Figgjo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Melfred's face.
It looks like Drake Melfred has been cut.
Melfred is trying to break the clinch but Figgjo is controlling him.
Melfred can't get the takedown.
Freddie Figgjo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Melfred.
Figgjo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Figgjo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Figgjo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Melfred drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Figgjo drops back looking for a leg! Melfred is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Melfred manages to kick Figgjo off! Figgjo jumps back into Melfred's guard.
Melfred working a defensive guard here.
Figgjo wants to control from the top but Melfred keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melfred working a defensive guard here.
Figgjo looking to pass the guard.
Melfred looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Figgjo trying to control the position from guard on top but Melfred is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melfred really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Figgjo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Figgjo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melfred keeping moving, preventing Figgjo from controlling successfully.
Figgjo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melfred swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Figgjo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Figgjo trying to control but Melfred is working from the bottom.
Figgjo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Figgjo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Figgjo tries to free his leg and advance position but Melfred is retaining full guard.
Melfred escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Figgjo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Figgjo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Melfred manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Figgjo has Melfred in his guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Melfred with a flurry of punches that miss.
Melfred trying to control the position from guard on top but Figgjo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Figgjo seems keen to control Melfred's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figgjo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Figgjo trying to keep a closed guard but Melfred is proving a slippery customer.
Melfred trying to control the position from guard on top but Figgjo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Figgjo pulls Melfred in to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Figgjo working for a triangle but Melfred defends it easily.
Figgjo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Figgjo has a closed guard, preventing Melfred from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figgjo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Figgjo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Melfred gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Figgjo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Figgjo working for a triangle but Melfred defends it easily.
Figgjo pulls Melfred in close to his closed guard and prevents Melfred from doing any damage or advancing position.
Melfred trying to control but Figgjo is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddie Figgjo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drake Melfred's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Melfred with a poor takedown
and Figgjo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Melfred is trying to drag Figgjo to the mat but Figgjo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Figgjo lands an elbow that stopped Melfred in his tracks for a moment.
Melfred changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Figgjo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Freddie Figgjo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Melfred.
Melfred tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Figgjo counters by moving into the clinch.
Melfred drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Figgjo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Figgjo throws an elbow that misses.
Figgjo lands an elbow inside.
Figgjo lands an elbow just above Melfred 's eye.
Figgjo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Melfred's defenses.
Figgjo misses with an elbow over the top.
Figgjo lands an elbow just above Melfred 's eye.
A frustrated look appears on Melfred's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Melfred wants a takedown but no success here.
Melfred ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Melfred no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Melfred keeping moving, preventing Figgjo from controlling successfully.
Melfred is breathing heavily.
Figgjo drops back looking for a leg! Melfred is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Melfred manages to kick Figgjo off! Figgjo jumps back into Melfred's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melfred not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Figgjo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Melfred trying to control the position.
Figgjo 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.
Figgjo drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Figgjo as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Melfred screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Figgjo! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Freddie Figgjo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Donkers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markcus Sparkus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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215 lbs
6 - 3 - 1 |
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220 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Manny Donkers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Markcus Sparkus!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparkus misses with a takedown
and Donkers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donkers forces Sparkus back against the cage and clinches.
Donkers scores with a shoulder strike.
Donkers lands a shoulder strike.
Sparkus misses with some punches.
Donkers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Donkers lands a body punch in the clinch.
Donkers stops a takedown attempt from Sparkus.
Donkers scores with a hook to the body.
Donkers digs a right hand into Sparkus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sparkus's gas tank.
Sparkus looks gassed!
Donkers with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Markcus Sparkus has been cut.
Donkers lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A knee to the head by Donkers.
Donkers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Donkers lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Donkers - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Donkers.
A right hook to the body lands for Donkers.
Donkers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Donkers on the inside.
Donkers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Donkers lands with a short shot to the head.
Donkers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Donkers connects with a knee to the head.
Donkers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Donkers lands a nice shot to the body.
Donkers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Donkers.
Donkers lands with a left to the head.
Donkers pushes Sparkus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Donkers lands a shoulder strike.
Donkers gets through Sparkus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sparkus is rocked!
Donkers lands a nice shot to the body.
Donkers unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sparkus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A shot in the inside from Donkers.
Donkers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sparkus is still on wobbly legs! Can Donkers finish him?
Donkers lands a nice knee to the body.
Sparkus seems to have recovered his senses.
Donkers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Donkers presses Sparkus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Donkers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Donkers lands a left hand.
Donkers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Donkers.
Donkers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Donkers scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Donkers.
Donkers dips a shoulder and cracks Sparkus with a mighty uppercut! Sparkus falls back against the cage and Donkers unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sparkus is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Donkers screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Donkers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Bova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rasputin's choice of entrance music: TURISAS - Rasputin. Anthony Bova had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Bova!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin tries for a takedown but Bova sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rasputin gets tackled into the cage by Bova. Bova maintains the clinch.
Bova has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rasputin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bova prevents Rasputin from breaking the clinch.
Bova goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rasputin prevents it.
Bova pushes Rasputin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rasputin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bova fails to land with a series of punches.
Bova shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bova darts in trying to clinch
and Rasputin counters with a shoot takedown. Bova fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin controlling from the top position.
Rasputin wants to control from the top but Bova keeps moving.
Bova preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rasputin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rasputin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rasputin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rasputin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bova's guard.
Rasputin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bova looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bova looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bova!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bova in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bova thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Rasputin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rasputin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rasputin is looking for a sweep.
Rasputin struggling a bit here.
Rasputin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bova wants to pass to mount but Rasputin is defending the position.
Rasputin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bova pulls his head out easily.
Bova wants to stand up but Rasputin is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin gets full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bova accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bova tries to free his leg and advance position but Rasputin is retaining full guard.
Bova is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rasputin has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bova is looking to defend but Rasputin has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bova! Rasputin pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bova taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin!
Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sun Shine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Sun Shine!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shine bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shine wants to slow Silva down by chopping away at his legs.
A combination from Shine does no damage.
Shine moves into the clinch successfully.
Shine lands with a short shot to the head.
Shine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Marcus Silva has been cut.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shine misses with the head strike.
Shine trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Shine fails to land.
Silva tries to work over Shine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shine.
Shine tries to land a knee to the head but Silva blocks with his arms.
Silva breaks the clinch.
Sun Shine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shine manages to avoid it.
Silva with a hook.
Shine slips a jab from Silva.
Shine throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silva on the side of the head.
Silva lunges at Shine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shine's hand.
Silva takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Silva blocks a head kick by Shine.
Shine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Silva lands a glancing blow to the side of Shine's head.
Shine throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Shine to counter with a crisp jab.
Shine throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shine throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shine quickly recovers to half guard.
Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shine is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shine is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Shine defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shine pushes Silva off looking to stand but Silva dives back in and keeps control.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Shine is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shine keeps working.
Shine is looking to escape.
Silva is stalling here. Shine is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Silva seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shine has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Silva tries to bench press Shine off him but Shine keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva regains half guard.
Shine wants to stand up but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva trying to hold on to Shine's head to control him but Shine postures up.
Silva gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marcus Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcus Silva's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Silva jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shine tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shine tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Sun Shine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shine moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Shine throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silva on the side of the head.
Shine throws a lazy uppercut
and Silva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shine blocks a jab.
Silva jabs Shine right on the nose. Shine blinks but takes it well.
Shine pivots, looking for a leg kick but Silva is out of range and Shine settles back down.
Shine defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Shine takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Shine closes the distance and clinches.
Silva is trying to break free.
Shine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shine blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva takes a knee to the side of the body.
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shine content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Silva.
Shine is trying to get back to his feet.
Shine is breathing heavily.
Silva has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Shine is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Silva yanks on the arm and Shine is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Silva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcus Silva!
Marcus Silva retains his welterweight title!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johannes Vaulen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konrad Knudsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vaulen comes to the cage accompanied by I Love Norwegian Country. Knudsen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gorgoroth - Destroyer. Johannes Vaulen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Konrad Knudsen's chin.
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29
165 lbs
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Johannes Vaulen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Konrad Knudsen!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Knudsen.
Knudsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vaulen.
Knudsen misses with a takedown attempt
and Vaulen counters with a three punch combo that has Knudsen backing up. Knudsen nods at Vaulen to acknowledge the strikes.
Vaulen moves out of range of the leg kick from Knudsen.
Knudsen throws a sloppy head kick and Vaulen moves out of range easily.
Knudsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vaulen keeps the fight on the outside.
Knudsen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vaulen lands a body punch.
Vaulen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knudsen missing with knees to the body.
Vaulen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knudsen looks gassed!
Vaulen effectively controlling the action here.
Vaulen breaks the clinch.
Vaulen cracks Knudsen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vaulen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A clash of legs there as Vaulen blocks the low kick.
Vaulen lands with a shot to the body.
Knudsen walks into a left hand.
Knudsen backs away from a small jab...but Vaulen lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Knudsen crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Vaulen with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Johannes Vaulen!
Johannes Vaulen retains his lightweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niall William Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bull is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Last Shadow Puppets . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
265 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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29
255 lbs
19 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Niall William Quinn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Bull!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Quinn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Quinn scores with a shot to the body.
Quinn keeps the fight on the outside.
Bull tries to clinch but Quinn moves out of range.
Bull falls off balance throwing a combination
and Quinn counters with a straight right hand.
Quinn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bull with a nice cross.
Bull fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bull moves in looking to clinch but Quinn pushes him off.
A slow jab from Bull misses its intended target.
Bull misses with a double jab
and Quinn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bull looks gassed!
Quinn works over Bull's head and body with a nice combination.
Bull throws a right hand that misses
and Quinn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bull glances at the clock... BAM! Quinn nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Bull crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Bull is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Niall William Quinn!
Niall William Quinn retains his heavyweight title!
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