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EMPIRE London.11 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago Da Silva is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Browne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva blocks a head kick by Browne.
Da Silva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Browne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Da Silva fails with the takedown.
A head kick misses from Browne.
Da Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Da Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Robert Browne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Da Silva.
Browne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Da Silva misses with a takedown
and Browne counters with a head kick that drops Da Silva to the mat! Da Silva scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
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!
Browne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Browne lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Da Silva crumples to the floor! Browne milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Robert Browne!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adam Groenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Groenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Jones!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Groenberg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones misses with a knee to the head.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Groenberg avoids the damage to the body.
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Groenberg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones is pressed up against the ropes. Groenberg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Groenberg clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the ropes.
Groenberg tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Groenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Groenberg drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Groenberg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Groenberg.
Jones has Groenberg up against the ropes in a clinch.
Groenberg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Groenberg has Jones pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Groenberg tightens his grip and picks Jones up, before dumping him to the ground. Jones manages to land in guard.
Groenberg lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groenberg drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Groenberg has Jones in his guard.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Groenberg 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Groenberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Groenberg trying to control the position here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ryan Jones wasn't active enough on the ground.
Groenberg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Groenberg gets tackled into the ropes by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Jones is trying to drag Groenberg to the mat but Groenberg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
Groenberg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones is fighting off a takedown attempt but Groenberg is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jones to the mat. Jones regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Groenberg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Groenberg is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groenberg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Groenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Groenberg trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Groenberg is having none of it.
Groenberg stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Groenberg landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jones trying to control the position.
Groenberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groenberg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Groenberg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones looks gassed!
Jones is looking for a triangle but Groenberg pushes his legs off easily.
Groenberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Groenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Groenberg scoring with punches to the head and body.
Groenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Groenberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Groenberg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Groenberg is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Groenberg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Groenberg stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Groenberg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Groenberg throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Groenberg wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Groenberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Groenberg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Groenberg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Groenberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Groenberg cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Groenberg postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Groenberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Groenberg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Groenberg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Groenberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Groenberg passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Groenberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Groenberg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones has hold of Groenberg's hands but Groenberg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Groenberg lands strikes from half guard.
Groenberg working Jones over with strikes.
Groenberg lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Groenberg slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.
Groenberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Groenberg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Groenberg is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Groenberg working Jones over with strikes.
Groenberg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Groenberg winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Groenberg slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.
Groenberg lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Groenberg is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Groenberg lands a nice short elbow.
Groenberg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Groenberg raining down hammerfists from mount.
Groenberg lands a big elbow.
Groenberg connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jones is rocked!
Groenberg postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Jones badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Groenberg around the waist but Groenberg pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Groenberg is the winner by TKO! Groenberg jumps onto the ropes and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Groenberg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Quim (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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183 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonas Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Quim!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Quim manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Quim keeping moving, preventing Gustafsson from controlling successfully.
Gustafsson postures up in Quim's guard and throws a big left but Quim blocks it.
Gustafsson stands and throws Quim's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gustafsson wants to control but Quim is keeping him busy.
Gustafsson swings around for an armbar but Quim sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gustafsson's guard.
Quim won't allow Gustafsson to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Quim is controlling him.
Gustafsson trying to keep a closed guard but Quim is proving a slippery customer.
Gustafsson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Quim!
Gustafsson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Quim is on top in guard.
Gustafsson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gustafsson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Quim turns into him and now he's in Gustafsson's guard.
Quim is looking to work some ground and pound but Gustafsson has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Quim won't allow Gustafsson to sweep him here.
Quim stands up from Gustafsson's guard - Quim perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gustafsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Quim counters with a straight right hand.
Gustafsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Quim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gustafsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Quim to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonas Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Quim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Quim scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jimmy Quim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gustafsson tries for a takedown but Quim circles away easily
and Quim counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gustafsson is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Quim tenderised Gustafsson's leg. Gustafsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jonas Gustafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Quim.
Gustafsson tries for a takedown but Quim circles away easily
and Quim counters with a nice leg kick.
Quim stuns Gustafsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gustafsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Quim counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Quim, as that shot connected.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Quim throws a right hand that Gustafsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Gustafsson also avoids with ease.
Quim connects with a leg kick. Gustafsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Quim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Quim misses.
Gustafsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gustafsson misses with a takedown
and Quim counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Quim throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gustafsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Quim pushes Gustafsson away with a front kick.
Quim closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quim lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Quim connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Quim lands with a nice body kick.
Gustafsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Quim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Quim jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Quim. Those never looked like landing.
Gustafsson moves away from the strike by Quim.
Gustafsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Quim. Quim circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gustafsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Quim counters with an outside leg kick.
Quim throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Quim scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gustafsson in his tracks.
Gustafsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Quim to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Quim.
Quim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Quim swings for the body but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Quim misses with a kick to the body.
Quim tries to bum rush Gustafsson with a series of wild strikes but Gustafsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good leg kick by Quim there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Quim throws a right hand that Gustafsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Gustafsson also avoids with ease.
Gustafsson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson dodges the punch combination from Quim.
Quim throws a series of punches but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Gustafsson tries for a takedown but Quim circles away easily
and Quim counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quim scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Quim lands a leg kick that knocks Gustafsson off balance momentarily.
Quim moves into range and connects with a jab.
Quim bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gustafsson's head.
Gustafsson has his takedown stuffed
and Quim counters with a nice body kick.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Quim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gustafsson has his takedown stuffed
and Quim counters with an outside leg kick.
Quim scores with a one two! Gustafsson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gustafsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Quim to score with a decent uppercut.
Quim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gustafsson.
A swing and a miss from Quim.
A slow jab from Quim misses its intended target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gustafsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Quim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gustafsson has his takedown stuffed
and Quim counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gustafsson's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Quim dominated that round.
That's time! Gustafsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Quim thuds a left hand into Gustafsson's body.
Gustafsson has his takedown stuffed
and Quim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gustafsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Quim counters with a good low kick that Gustafsson was not able to check.
Quim thuds his right hand into Gustafsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gustafsson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Quim makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gustafsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Quim.
Quim connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gustafsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quim lands a nice hook to Gustafsson's body. Gustafsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Quim buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Quim swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Quim.
Quim thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gustafsson if he has to take too many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustafsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Quim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Quim misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gustafsson fails with the takedown
and Quim counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonas Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quim scores with a jab.
Gustafsson fails with the takedown
and Quim counters with a one-two to the body.
It looks like Jonas Gustafsson has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quim fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gustafsson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Quim scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jonas Gustafsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quim moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gustafsson has his takedown stuffed
and Quim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quim misses with a double jab.
Gustafsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Quim. Quim obviously looking to wear him down.
Quim will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Quim misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson tries to clinch but Quim moves away
and Quim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gustafsson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gustafsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Quim looking to control.
Gustafsson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gustafsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Quim dives on top into guard.
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Quim from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson trying to keep a closed guard but Quim is proving a slippery customer.
Quim wants to stand but Gustafsson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gustafsson keeping full guard, as Quim tries to pass.
Quim really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gustafsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gustafsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Quim is aware though and is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Quim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gustafsson is keeping the position for now.
Quim throws a sloppy strike and Gustafsson has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Quim is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Gustafsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonas Gustafsson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Carween (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tito Ortiz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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279 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Carween!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tito Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Carween.
Carween gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ortiz postures up in Carween's guard and throws a big left but Carween blocks it.
Carween tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carween keeping full guard, as Ortiz tries to pass.
Ortiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ortiz looking to pass the guard.
Ortiz throws a strike but Carween rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Carween won't allow Ortiz to get back to his feet.
Ortiz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carween working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ortiz is looking to stand up but Carween isn't so interested in that idea.
Ortiz manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Shane Carween is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ortiz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Carween did well to prevent Ortiz getting side control.
Ortiz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Carween is breathing heavily.
Ortiz is thwarting Carween's attempts to control the position.
Ortiz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ortiz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ortiz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carween's head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Ortiz.
Ortiz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Carween!
Ortiz lands with some strikes.
It looks like Shane Carween has been cut.
Ortiz misses with a head shot.
Ortiz cracks Carween with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortiz with the ground and pound from mount.
Carween on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carween tries to get out of the position.
Ortiz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Carween looks a forlorn figure.
Shane Carween's cut is getting worse.
Ortiz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Shane Carween's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A nice elbow there by Ortiz.
Ortiz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jeez, Shane Carween's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Shane Carween's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tito Ortiz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meano Beano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meano Beano acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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205 lbs
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27
215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Meano Beano!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza misses with a takedown
and Beano counters with a stiff right hand.
Meano Beano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Beano lands a glancing blow to the side of Souza's head.
Souza ducks under a wild hook from Beano.
Beano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beano looks to score with a jab to the body but Souza is just out of range.
Beano feints a jab promting Souza to slip. Beano then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Souza slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Beano.
Beano cracks Souza with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Beano lands with a right hand.
Souza shoots and misses
and Beano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Souza thinking.
Beano scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beano lands with a shot to the body.
Souza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Beano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Beano.
Beano misses with a straight right.
Beano throws a lazy right hand but Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Beano misses.
Beano punishes Souza's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Beano does it's job there.
Beano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Souza.
Beano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Souza on the side of the head.
Beano misses with a straight left.
Beano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Souza.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza staying out of range there.
Nice cross by Beano.
Beano connects with a body shot that sends Souza's belly button to the back.
Beano just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Beano. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Souza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Beano counters with a nice uppercut.
Meano Beano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beano throws a shot to the body.
Souza is breathing heavily.
Beano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Souza. Souza circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Souza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Souza misses with a takedown attempt
and Beano counters with a three punch combo that has Souza backing up. Souza nods at Beano to acknowledge the strikes.
Souza with a poor takedown
and Beano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Beano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Beano sizes up Souza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beano lands a really nice looking cross but Souza seems unphased.
Good shot there by Beano.
Nice jab there from Beano.
Beano throws out a powerful jab.
Souza takes a jab right on the kisser.
Beano is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Souza had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Beano looks to land a combination. Souza sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Beano with a hook.
Souza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Beano counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beano 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.
Souza tries for a takedown but Beano circles away easily
and Beano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Beano - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beano lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Beano.
Beano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Souza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Beano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beano lands a nice shot to the body.
Souza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Souza moves out of range as Beano strikes.
Beano lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Souza takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Beano misses.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Souza. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Beano misses with the combination.
Beano misses with a left hand
and Souza counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Beano is pressing down on Souza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Beano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Souza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Souza sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Beano's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Beano can do anything to dispel that myth.
Souza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Beano defends it well.
Beano wants to control but Souza is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Beano is defending against the submission attempts here by Souza.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Souza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Beano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beano wants to stand but Souza is controlling the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Souza drops back looking for a leg! Beano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Beano manages to kick Souza off! Souza jumps back into Beano's guard.
Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beano is keeping the position for now.
Souza is working hard here to advance position.
Beano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Souza stops Beano from standing up.
Beano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Beano stops Souza from getting back to his feet.
Souza is looking for a sweep. Beano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Souza gets full guard.
Souza working for a triangle but Beano defends it easily.
Beano wants to stand but Souza is controlling his posture from full guard.
Beano won't allow Souza to sweep him here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Souza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Souza lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Beano!
Beano defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Souza.
Beano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Souza jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Beano is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Beano and Souza has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Souza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Beano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meano Beano dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beano lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Beano misses with a series of wild punches.
Beano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beano connects with a nice looking jab.
Souza tries for a takedown but Beano circles away easily
and Beano counters with a straight right hand.
Beano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Souza's head.
Beano misses with a wild body shot.
Souza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beano scores with a body shot.
Beano thuds a left hand into Souza's body.
Beano cracks a nice hook into Souza's ribs.
Beano closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Beano!
Souza tries for a takedown but Beano circles away easily
and Beano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Souza fails with the takedown
and Beano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Souza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Beano does it's job there.
A telegraphed right hand from Beano misses the target.
Souza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Beano makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Beano there.
Souza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beano counters with a nice uppercut.
Souza blocks a jab.
Nice jab there from Beano.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beano misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Beano misses.
Souza blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Beano.
Beano lands a jab to Souza's midsection.
Souza misses with a takedown attempt
and Beano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Souza takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Souza takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sloppy strikes from Beano. Those never looked like landing.
Beano scores with a one two! Souza had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Beano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beano, as that shot connected.
A jab lands there for Beano.
The fighters circling - Beano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Souza takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Beano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beano misses with a straight left.
Beano dips to his left and cracks Souza with an uppercut!
Beano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Souza walks into a straight right hand from Beano.
Souza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Beano counters with a one-two to the body.
Souza scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Beano is trying to control Souza's posture but Souza avoids it.
Beano is looking to regain half guard here but Souza keeps moving and retains side control.
Beano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Beano wants to control but Souza postures up.
Beano manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Souza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Beano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Souza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Beano is defending against the submission attempts here by Souza.
Beano is trying to control but can't.
That's six 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.
Beano tries to roll over but Souza keeps him under control.
Souza is looking for a kimura but Beano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Souza to get the leverage.
Souza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Beano keeping hold of Souza's head, controlling as best he can.
Souza wants to pass the guard but Beano is defending well.
Souza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Souza is working for a kimura but Beano is defending it quite comfortably.
Beano wants to get back to full guard.
Beano wants to control but Souza is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Souza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Souza.
Souza wants to pass the guard but Beano is defending well.
Thiago Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Souza is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Beano is looking to get to half guard.
Souza looking to secure an arm triangle but Beano defends it well.
Souza working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Beano turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Souza off and cradles Beano's limp body as Souza celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Thiago Souza!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Standup BangBang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Igali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BangBang comes into the arena with I'm not afraid! blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
223 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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207 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Standup BangBang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Igali!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Igali closes the distance looking to clinch
and BangBang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Igali closes the distance looking to clinch
and BangBang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Igali tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting BangBang counter with a right hand.
Igali tries to clinch but BangBang moves away
and BangBang counters with a nice uppercut.
BangBang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
BangBang scores with a nice right hand.
Igali wants to clinch but BangBang slips to the side
and BangBang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Igali wants to clinch but BangBang slips to the side
and BangBang counters with a nice uppercut.
BangBang stuns Igali with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A shot to the body from Igali misses
and BangBang counters with a series of strikes. Igali will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Igali. Those never looked like landing.
BangBang gets caught flat footed, as Igali shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Igali accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Igali trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Igali trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
BangBang is controlling Igali's posture.
Igali has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igali has gone for a leg lock! BangBang slips out almost immediately though and dives into Igali's guard.
Igali is trying to keep BangBang in close.
Igali is trying to hold BangBang in close to prevent damage but BangBang has managed to pass into half guard.
Igali wants to control but BangBang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
BangBang tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Igali trying to hold on to BangBang's head to control him but BangBang postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Igali moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Igali controls BangBang momentarily but BangBang frees himself.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Christian Igali hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
BangBang lands with a shot to the body.
Igali tries to clinch up
and BangBang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Igali has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from BangBang finds it's way round the side to connect with Igali's head.
Standup BangBang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
BangBang misses with a few strikes there.
Igali darts in trying to clinch
letting BangBang counter with a right hand.
Igali throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and BangBang counters with a stiff right hand.
BangBang throws a right and a left that Igali avoids nicely.
Igali fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but BangBang avoids it really well and circles away.
Igali throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. BangBang tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Igali is in BangBang's guard.
Igali looks gassed!
Igali wants to control from the top but BangBang keeps moving.
BangBang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
BangBang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Igali is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Igali wants to pass the guard but BangBang is keeping the position.
Igali thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
BangBang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
BangBang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Igali is controlling him.
BangBang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
BangBang wants to control the position but Igali says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
BangBang wants to control but Igali is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Igali trying to control from half guard but BangBang is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Igali sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. BangBang defending well though.
BangBang keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Igali stalling.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Igali tries to clinch
and BangBang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Igali fails to land the takedown.
Igali wants to clinch but BangBang slips to the side
and BangBang counters with a straight right hand.
Igali tries to clinch but fails miserably
and BangBang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice jab there from BangBang.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
BangBang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
BangBang lands a nice shot that snaps Igali's head back.
Igali wants to clinch
and BangBang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the liver by BangBang. Beautiful body shot.
BangBang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
BangBang tries to bum rush Igali with a series of wild strikes but Igali uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Igali swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and BangBang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Igali tries to clinch up
and BangBang counters with a stiff right hand.
Igali will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Standup BangBang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Igali.
Igali shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with BangBang but BangBang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Igali will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
BangBang moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BangBang leaves Igali with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Igali has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
BangBang lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Igali goes down and covers up as BangBang starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Standup BangBang!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fungus Mcanus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merik Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcanus's entrance music is Gubben i Lådan. A fine choice. Hunt has chosen Comfortably Numb as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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20
170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fungus Mcanus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Merik Hunt!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcanus circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mcanus counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Mcanus wants to slow Hunt down by chopping away at his legs.
Mcanus lands a head shot.
Fungus Mcanus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcanus circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mcanus counters with a stiff right hand.
Mcanus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Nice uppercut there from Mcanus.
Mcanus scores with a punch to the head.
Mcanus scores with a nice right hand.
Hunt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mcanus tries to avoid it but Hunt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mcanus to the ground. Mcanus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mcanus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mcanus misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely.
A punch combination from Mcanus misses.
Hunt tries to clinch up
and Mcanus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mcanus scores with a hook to the body. Hunt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hunt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mcanus on the side of the head.
Hunt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mcanus pinned against the cage. Mcanus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mcanus jabs at Hunt's body.
Hunt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mcanus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt tries for a takedown but Mcanus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fungus Mcanus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Merik Hunt.
Mcanus throws a nice looking combination but Hunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mcanus misses with a body kick.
Mcanus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mcanus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mcanus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mcanus works Hunt's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcanus lands with an uppercut that bounces Hunt off the ropes and back into rage.
Mcanus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hunt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt scores a takedown into full mount!
Hunt lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcanus is working to get back to half guard.
Hunt looking to finish with strikes here!
Mcanus tries to reverse the position but Hunt maintains control.
Hunt lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mcanus tries to lock up and control but Hunt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mcanus is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mcanus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hunt on the ground.
Mcanus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hunt controlling from mount.
Mcanus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hunt looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hunt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hunt avoids the attempt from Mcanus to control.
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mcanus is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt content just to control the position here.
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mcanus is looking to escape.
Mcanus is looking to get to half guard.
Hunt has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mcanus's face.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hunt pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mcanus is looking to escape.
Hunt unloading with bombs!
Hunt raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hunt lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mcanus hang on?
Mcanus is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Hunt has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mcanus's face.
It looks like Fungus Mcanus has been cut.
Mcanus taking shots to the head.
Fungus Mcanus's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt wants to control the pace but Mcanus is squirming around nicely.
Mcanus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mcanus tries to get out of the position.
Mcanus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mcanus is looking to escape.
Hunt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hunt putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mcanus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hunt scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mcanus?
Mcanus working to try and regain half guard.
Hunt lands a big shot there that rocks Mcanus but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mcanus wants to get back to his feet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jeez, Fungus Mcanus's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fungus Mcanus's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Merik Hunt!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boris Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Gahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Becker might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Justus Köhncke - Timecode. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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194 lbs
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190 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Becker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Gahan!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Becker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gahan pinned against the cage. Gahan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A right-left combo lands from Gahan.
It looks like Boris Becker has been cut.
Becker tries for a takedown but Gahan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gahan wants to clinch
and Becker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gahan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Becker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gahan is pulling down on Becker's head to control his posture.
Becker drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gahan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Becker has Gahan in his guard.
Gahan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gahan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gahan is looking to stand up but Becker won't let him.
Gahan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gahan wants to stand but Becker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Becker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gahan is one step ahead there.
Gahan is fighting to break Becker's control of his arms but Becker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Becker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gahan passes into side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Becker is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gahan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Becker defending against the ground and pound.
Gahan is working Becker over with some ground and pound from side control.
Becker is trying to get back to half guard.
Gahan working away.
Becker is looking for a sweep.
Gahan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Becker is avoiding damage well.
Becker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gahan's best efforts.
Becker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gahan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gahan's back!
Becker looking for the choke but no joy.
Becker missing with punches from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gahan defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gahan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Becker.
Becker is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gahan is defending well though. Becker let's go of the attempt for now.
Becker tightening his grip on Gahan, looking for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gahan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Becker gets his way!
Gahan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Becker.
Gahan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Becker's arms.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Becker throws strikes from the back but Gahan rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Gahan.
Gahan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Becker.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gahan holds on and takes a little breather.
Becker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Becker is looking to work some ground and pound but Gahan has wrist control.
Becker tries to free his leg and advance position but Gahan is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Becker with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Becker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gahan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Becker drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gahan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Becker has Gahan in his guard.
Gahan postures up.
Becker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gahan.
Becker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Becker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Becker wants to sweep here but Gahan controlling him for the moment.
Becker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gahan manages to get himself to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Becker postures up in Gahan's guard and throws a big left but Gahan blocks it.
Gahan has momentary wrist control but Becker slips an elbow through the middle.
Becker 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.
Becker postures up and lands a big shot to Gahan's brow.
Becker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Becker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Becker throws a big right hand that misses.
Becker wants to stand but Gahan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Becker drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gahan dives on top into guard.
Gahan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Becker is trying to hold Gahan in close to prevent damage but Gahan has managed to pass into half guard.
Becker has one foot on Gahan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Gahan. No joy for Becker on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Becker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gahan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gahan clinches with his opponent.
Gahan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Becker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gahan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dave Gahan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Becker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Becker is breathing heavily.
Becker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gahan thows a body shot but no joy.
Gahan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Becker scores with a takedown into Gahan's guard.
Becker is looking to work some ground and pound but Gahan has wrist control.
Becker drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gahan dives on top into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Becker holds on and takes a little breather.
Becker controls Gahan momentarily but Gahan frees himself.
Gahan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Becker, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Becker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boris Becker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gahan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Becker fails with a takedown attempt.
Gahan tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Becker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Becker.
Becker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gahan pinned against the cage. Gahan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Becker. 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.
Gahan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Becker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gahan closes the distance and clinches.
Becker has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gahan regains guard immediately.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Becker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gahan has Becker pulled in close to control his posture.
Becker has gone for a leg lock! Gahan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Becker's guard.
Becker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gahan is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gahan is looking to stand up but Becker won't let him.
Becker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gahan.
Becker throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Becker is trying to keep Gahan in close.
Becker keeping full guard, as Gahan tries to pass.
Gahan throws a big right hand that misses.
Gahan won't allow Becker to sweep him here.
Boris Becker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Becker is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Becker is on top in guard.
Becker has gone for a leg lock! Gahan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Becker's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gahan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gahan tries to free his leg and advance position but Becker is retaining full guard.
Becker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Becker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gahan manages to get himself to full guard.
Becker passes Gahan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Becker looking for a submission but Gahan manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Becker has gone for a leg lock! Gahan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Becker's guard.
Gahan throwing strikes but missing.
Becker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gahan defends well.
Becker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gahan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gahan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Becker trying to keep a closed guard but Gahan is proving a slippery customer.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gahan wants to get up but he can't break Becker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Becker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gahan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Becker's guard.
Becker is trying to maintain the position but Gahan is very close to passing his half guard.
Becker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Becker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Becker has control of Gahan's left arm, preventing Gahan from doing any damage.
Becker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gahan manages to get himself to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Becker postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gahan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Becker, into his guard.
Gahan wants to pass the guard but Becker is keeping the position.
Becker is trying to control the position but Gahan postures up.
Becker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gahan being controlled here momentarily.
Becker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Becker is trying to control the position but Gahan postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Boris Becker just wasn't active enough.
Becker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Becker dodges the punch combination from Gahan.
Becker drives through with a takedown into guard.
Becker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Becker throws a big right hand that misses.
Becker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gahan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Becker throwing strikes from guard but Gahan blocks nicely.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Becker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gahan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Becker stops Gahan from standing up.
Becker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gahan keeping full guard, as Becker tries to pass.
Becker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gahan can't keep his opponent in guard - Becker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Becker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gahan defends it well.
Becker is looking for a kimura here.
Becker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Becker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Becker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Becker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Boris Becker!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Boris Becker!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Boris Becker!
Boris Becker wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caesar Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Kaeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Kaeda is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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176 lbs
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170 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Caesar Diaz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Al Kaeda!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaeda throws a lazy head kick
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Diaz looks to land a body kick but Kaeda moved away.
Kaeda keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kaeda.
Kaeda throws a lazy head kick
and Diaz counters with a head kick.
Al Kaeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kaeda is out of range.
A jab lands there for Diaz.
Kaeda blocks a low kick nicely.
Kaeda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaeda throws a body kick that misses.
Kaeda throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kaeda.
Kaeda blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Kaeda looks to throw a body kick
and Diaz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kaeda throws a head kick that misses
and Diaz counters with a solid body kick.
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!
Kaeda throws a head kick that misses
and Diaz counters with a thumping low kick.
Kaeda lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaeda misses with a leg kick
and Diaz counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kaeda tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaeda moves out of range of the body kick from Diaz.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Kaeda.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Kaeda blocks the leg kick.
Diaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diaz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kaeda will feel that in the morning.
A head kick by Kaeda misses
and Diaz counters with a flying knee that drops Kaeda! Diaz dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caesar Diaz!
Caesar Diaz retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carling Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uzannavabizch comes into a darkened arena with his song building. PISTOLERO - SLEEP WHEN YOUR DEAD kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Carling Foster has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Carling Foster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Foster is predictable there
enabling Uzannavabizch to counter with a crisp jab.
Uzannavabizch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Foster.
Foster shoots in but Uzannavabizch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Foster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Some wild striking there from Uzannavabizch.
Foster wants to clinch
and Uzannavabizch counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Uzannavabizch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Foster.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carling Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Foster tries to score a power double leg takedown but Uzannavabizch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Foster somewhat.
Uzannavabizch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Foster's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Foster throws a leg kick but Uzannavabizch sees it coming and moves out of range.
Foster closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Uzannavabizch did well to prevent Foster getting side control.
Foster is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Uzannavabizch is looking to control Foster's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Uzannavabizch avoid being mounted?
Uzannavabizch gets back to full guard.
Uzannavabizch 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Uzannavabizch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Foster would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Uzannavabizch is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Foster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Uzannavabizch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Uzannavabizch trying to control the position.
Uzannavabizch keeping full guard, as Foster tries to pass.
Uzannavabizch keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully.
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.
Foster drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Foster jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Foster is looking to advance position but Uzannavabizch has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Foster is working to get back to half guard.
Uzannavabizch lands a big shot there that rocks Foster but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Uzannavabizch breaks from Foster's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Uzannavabizch cracks Foster with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch landing strikes, looking to finish!
Foster is in a horrible position here. Uzannavabizch smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Uzannavabizch fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Uzannavabizch lands a big shot to the head and Foster winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch!
Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch is the new light heavyweight champion!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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