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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osana Bin Laden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexis Mandapat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexis Mandapat is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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159 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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200 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Osana Bin Laden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexis Mandapat!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bin Laden stuffs the takedown attempt from Mandapat. Mandapat gets slowly back to his feet.
Mandapat misses with a takedown attempt - Bin Laden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bin Laden closes the distance and clinches up with Mandapat, looking for a takedown. Bin Laden pushes Mandapat against the cage but Mandapat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mandapat wants to clinch but Bin Laden slips to the side
and Bin Laden moves into the clinch.
Bin Laden is pushing Mandapat up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bin Laden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mandapat stuffs the takedown attempt from Bin Laden. Bin Laden gets slowly back to his feet.
Bin Laden rushes Mandapat and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mandapat fails to pull guard.
Osana Bin Laden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexis Mandapat.
Mandapat fails to pull guard.
Mandapat is pressed up against the cage. Bin Laden has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mandapat down to the mat. Mandapat avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mandapat slaps away a takedown attempt from Bin Laden, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin Laden shoots in for a takedown but Mandapat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bin Laden shoots in looking for a takedown. Mandapat tries to sprawl out of it but Bin Laden keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mandapat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bin Laden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mandapat counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bin Laden's guard now.
Bin Laden is breathing heavily.
Bin Laden being controlled here, momentarily.
Mandapat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bin Laden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bin Laden has Mandapat pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mandapat shoots for a double leg takedown but Bin Laden sprawls well. He's pushed Mandapat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mandapat stuffs the takedown attempt from Bin Laden. Bin Laden gets slowly back to his feet.
Bin Laden fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mandapat shoots in looking for a takedown but Bin Laden manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mandapat's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mandapat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bin Laden but Bin Laden pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandapat shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mandapat misses with a takedown attempt
and Bin Laden counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bin Laden.
Bin Laden has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mandapat regains guard immediately.
Bin Laden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mandapat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bin Laden.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bin Laden trying to control the position from guard on top but Mandapat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bin Laden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bin Laden stands up and waves to Mandapat to follow him.
Mandapat blocks a leg kick.
Bin Laden fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mandapat avoids it really well and circles away.
Mandapat fails to land the takedown.
Mandapat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bin Laden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mandapat misses with a takedown
and Bin Laden counters by clinching up.
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 Osana Bin Laden will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mandapat with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bin Laden counters with a big head kick but Mandapat shrugs it off.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mandapat enables Bin Laden to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mandapat manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mandapat looking for a guillotine here but Bin Laden defends easily.
Bin Laden throws a big right hand that misses.
Mandapat keeping moving, preventing Bin Laden from controlling successfully.
Mandapat is breathing heavily.
Bin Laden throwing strikes from guard but Mandapat blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin Laden connects with a couple of short punches.
Bin Laden trying to control but Mandapat is working from the bottom.
Mandapat throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mandapat throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bin Laden's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bin Laden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bin Laden throwing strikes from guard but Mandapat blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bin Laden makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bin Laden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bin Laden looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bin Laden distracts Mandapat with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bin Laden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mandapat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bin Laden is working Mandapat over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bin Laden's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bin Laden wants to control from the top but Mandapat keeps moving.
Mandapat trying to strike off his back.
Bin Laden thows a big elbow that misses.
Bin Laden postures up in Mandapat's guard and throws a big left but Mandapat blocks it.
Bin Laden trying to control but Mandapat is working from the bottom.
Bin Laden gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bin Laden tries for a takedown but Mandapat circles away easily
and Mandapat counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bin Laden!
Bin Laden tries to hold on but Mandapat pushes him away.
Mandapat can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bin Laden is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osana Bin Laden dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bin Laden clinches up with Mandapat and pushes him back against the cage.
Mandapat fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mandapat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bin Laden has closed the distance and engaged Mandapat in a clinch.
Mandapat is trying to push Bin Laden away but Bin Laden has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bin Laden really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bin Laden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bin Laden shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mandapat pinned against the cage. Mandapat gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mandapat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bin Laden is fending him off so far but Mandapat persists. Nope, Bin Laden circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin Laden has Mandapat pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mandapat manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bin Laden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bin Laden gets a takedown into half guard.
Mandapat tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bin Laden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mandapat's head.
Bin Laden is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bin Laden is looking to take a break and control but Mandapat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mandapat is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Osana Bin Laden just wasn't active enough.
Mandapat tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bin Laden swivels and escapes.
Osana Bin Laden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexis Mandapat.
Bin Laden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bin Laden has a takedown stuffed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mandapat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bin Laden keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alexis Mandapat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight stays on the outside here - Mandapat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bin Laden fails with a takedown attempt.
Mandapat shoots in looking for a takedown. Bin Laden tries to sprawl out of it but Mandapat keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bin Laden manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mandapat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bin Laden breaks the clinch.
Bin Laden misses with a takedown attempt - Mandapat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bin Laden misses with a takedown attempt
and Mandapat counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mandapat.
Mandapat fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mandapat turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mandapat manages to end up in side control.
Bin Laden wants to control but Mandapat postures up.
Bin Laden is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mandapat's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bin Laden wants to improve his position but Mandapat is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Osana Bin Laden.
Well Bin Laden has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Osana Bin Laden!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Smalling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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238 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Smalling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smalling.
Emelianenko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Smalling leaves Emelianenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smalling feints a jab promting Emelianenko to slip. Smalling then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Emelianenko slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Smalling changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smalling rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emelianenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smalling lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Fedor Emelianenko has been cut.
Smalling swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Emelianenko counters by moving into the clinch.
Emelianenko should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Emelianenko looks gassed!
Emelianenko is working for takedown but Smalling is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rob Smalling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emelianenko.
Emelianenko has Smalling pressed against the cage, preventing Smalling from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smalling is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Smalling's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smalling tries to circle away but Emelianenko has him pinned against the cage.
Smalling wants to break free but Emelianenko has control.
Smalling working hard to break the clinch.
Smalling is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage.
Smalling is trying to push Emelianenko away but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smalling wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smalling is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage.
Smalling can't break the clinch.
Smalling wants to get back to striking at distance but Emelianenko won't allow it.
Smalling stops a takedown attempt from Emelianenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smalling tries to break the clinch but Emelianenko is controlling the position.
Smalling wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smalling wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smalling tries to circle away but Emelianenko has him pinned against the cage.
Smalling tries to break free but Emelianenko pushes him back against the cage.
Emelianenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smalling's efforts to push away.
Smalling is trying to break free.
Smalling is trying to push Emelianenko away but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Emelianenko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smalling pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smalling connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Emelianenko's hands.
Smalling fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Smalling does no damage.
Smalling throws a shot to the body.
Smalling jabs Emelianenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smalling misses with a series of wild punches.
Smalling lands with an uppercut that bounces Emelianenko off the cage and back into rage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smalling misses with a jab, cross combination.
Emelianenko slips a jab and a cross from Smalling.
Smalling will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smalling lands a right hook to the body.
Smalling lands a body shot.
Smalling connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice combination there by Smalling.
Smalling fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smalling lands a nice shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smalling.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smalling.
Smalling throws a series of punches but Emelianenko moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smalling will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smalling with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Emelianenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rob Smalling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smalling misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smalling!
Emelianenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smalling lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smalling throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smalling misses with a double jab.
Smalling throws a nice looking combination but Emelianenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smalling will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smalling throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Emelianenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smalling throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Emelianenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smalling as he avoids it easily.
Smalling misses with a two punch combination.
Smalling wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smalling scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Emelianenko doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smalling connects with a nice looking jab.
A punch combination from Smalling misses.
Smalling looks to land a combination but Emelianenko avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Smalling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Emelianenko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Decent striking displayed by Smalling there.
Smalling lands a right hook to the body.
Smalling throws a series of punches but Emelianenko avoids them all with ease.
Emelianenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smalling connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Emelianenko scrambles back to his feet.
Rob Smalling is winning the standup battle so far.
Smalling throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smalling throws a right hand that Emelianenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Emelianenko also avoids with ease.
Emelianenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smalling scores with a shot to the body.
Smalling is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Emelianenko can do to turn this around?
Smalling misses with a two punch combination.
Smalling works over Emelianenko's head and body with a nice combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smalling throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Emelianenko on the side of the head.
Smalling pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Emelianenko back to the cage. Smalling follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Smalling lands with a nice combination. Emelianenko backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smalling looks to land a combination but Emelianenko avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smalling throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smalling digs a good hook to Emelianenko's body.
No joy there for Smalling, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rob Smalling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smalling displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A punch combination from Smalling misses.
Smalling works the jab nicely.
Smalling lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Emelianenko at a distance.
Smalling misses with a few strikes there.
Danga de danga de dang - Smalling scores with a four punch combination!
Emelianenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Emelianenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smalling tries to avoid it but Emelianenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smalling to the ground. Smalling escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smalling punishes Emelianenko's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smalling's jab looks to have found its range, popping Emelianenko under the eye.
Smalling misses with the combination.
Smalling lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Emelianenko backs up against the cage.
Smalling swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Smalling finds it's target.
Smalling lands a body shot.
Smalling swinging wildly here.
Smalling misses with a two punch combination.
Emelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smalling.
Emelianenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smalling lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smalling keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Emelianenko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Emelianenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smalling fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smalling misses with a series of wild punches.
Smalling throws a combination that misses
and Emelianenko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smalling's guard.
Smalling utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smalling wants to stand and escape but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Emelianenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Smalling has wrist control.
Emelianenko thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Emelianenko prevents Smalling from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Emelianenko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smalling dives on top into guard.
Emelianenko pulls Smalling in close to prevent any damage.
Emelianenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smalling is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smalling wants to stand but Emelianenko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Smalling dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Emelianenko's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Smalling lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Emelianenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smalling throws a series of strikes that have Emelianenko backpedaling.
Smalling throws a right and a left that Emelianenko avoids nicely.
Smalling lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Emelianenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Smalling. Those never looked like landing.
Smalling lands with a cross.
Emelianenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smalling scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smalling lands a jab to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smalling lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Emelianenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Smalling lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That has opened up Fedor Emelianenko's cut even more.
Emelianenko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smalling looks to land a combination. Emelianenko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smalling misses with the combination.
Smalling lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Smalling lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Emelianenko at a distance.
Rob Smalling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Smalling as Emelianenko shoots in.
Smalling scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smalling throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Emelianenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smalling misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smalling lands a jab to Emelianenko's midsection.
Smalling lands a nice hook to Emelianenko's body. Emelianenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smalling misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rob Smalling is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smalling fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smalling lands with an overhand left.
Smalling lands with a nice combination. Emelianenko backs away looking to recover.
Smalling lands a jab-cross combination.
Smalling will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Emelianenko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smalling.
Smalling lands a nice hook to Emelianenko's body. Emelianenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smalling is looking to wear down Emelianenko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Emelianenko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smalling dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smalling scores with a hook to the body. Emelianenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Emelianenko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Horrible takedown by Emelianenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Smalling which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smalling stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smalling wants it to stay on the feet.
Rob Smalling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emelianenko.
Smalling scores with a shot to the body.
Smalling catches Emelianenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smalling scores with a crisp jab that stopped Emelianenko in his tracks.
Smalling tries to bum rush Emelianenko with a series of wild strikes but Emelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smalling scores with a one two! Emelianenko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Smalling throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smalling throws a series of punches but Emelianenko avoids them all with ease.
Smalling closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Smalling scores with a hook to the body. Emelianenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smalling throws a series of strikes that have Emelianenko backpedaling.
Smalling lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smalling scores with a one two! Emelianenko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Emelianenko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Emelianenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smalling changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smalling scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Emelianenko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smalling connects with a good right hand that stumbles Emelianenko. Emelianenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smalling lands a jab-cross combination.
Smalling scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Emelianenko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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.
Emelianenko shoots for a takedown but Smalling saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smalling scores with a jab.
Fedor Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smalling throws a series of strikes that have Emelianenko backpedaling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Smalling showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smalling, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:25
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Smalling!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lupoy Si (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Tiongson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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200 lbs
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290 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lupoy Si!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Tiongson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Si tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tiongson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Lupoy Si has been cut.
Si stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Si as Tiongson shoots in.
Si tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tiongson counters with a nice right hand that sends Si toppling to the canvas! Si scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tiongson finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Si clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiongson.
Tiongson tries to break free but Si pushes him back against the cage.
Si tries to score a body lock takedown but Tiongson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Si keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tiongson's efforts to push away.
Tiongson fails to pull guard.
Lupoy Si has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Tiongson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiongson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Si just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tiongson wants a takedown but no success here.
Si is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Si goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tiongson prevents it.
Tiongson stops a takedown attempt from Si.
Tiongson blocks a body shot from Si.
Tiongson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tiongson decides to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Si controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Si tries to free his leg and advance position but Tiongson is retaining full guard.
Si won't allow Tiongson to get back to his feet.
Si content to stall in guard here.
Lupoy Si has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Tiongson shoots in but no luck this time.
Tiongson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Si throws a right hand that Tiongson ducks under and follows up with a left that Tiongson also avoids with ease.
Si closes the distance but Tiongson moves to the side
and Tiongson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Si displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tiongson.
Si misses with a wild combination.
Si avoids the body shot from Tiongson.
Tiongson misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiongson shoots in for a double leg but Si sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tiongson misses with a body punch
and Si moves into the clinch.
Si blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tiongson pushes Si back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tiongson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Si gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tiongson.
Si is working Tiongson over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Si letting Tiongson take a breather here.
Si breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Tiongson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lupoy Si's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tiongson moves to clinch but Si breaks away
and Si holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tiongson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Si lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tiongson goes for a takedown attempt but Si pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tiongson has a takedown stuffed.
Tiongson fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Si gets a clinch.
Si wants a takedown but no success here.
Tiongson wants to break free but Si has control.
Si is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lupoy Si. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Si has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tiongson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tiongson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tiongson blocks an elbow strike from Si.
Tiongson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Si walks away with a smile on his face. Tiongson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Si tries to clinch there but Tiongson circles away.
Si moves to clinch but Tiongson breaks away
and Tiongson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Si really felt that one!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiongson scores with a decent looking hook.
Tiongson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Si drives through and clinches with Tiongson against the cage.
Tiongson breaks from the clinch.
Tiongson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Si, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiongson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Si goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tiongson prevents it.
Tiongson gets through Si's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Si tries for a takedown. No joy.
Si changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tiongson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tiongson tries to clinch but Si is having none of it.
Tiongson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Si's waist but Si gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tiongson off to one side.
Tiongson shoots in and drives through. Si sprawls well.
Tiongson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Tiongson. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Tiongson with that takedown attempt.
Si tries to clinch
and Tiongson counters by moving into the clinch.
Tiongson has Si pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Si manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Si stalls.
Si can't get the takedown.
Si is working for takedown but Tiongson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tiongson pulls Si into guard.
Tiongson wants to get back to his feet but Si is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Tiongson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lupoy Si's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Tiongson scores with a shot to the body.
Tiongson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Si darts in trying to clinch
and Tiongson counters with a nice leg kick.
Tiongson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Si moves to clinch but Tiongson breaks away
and Tiongson moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiongson has Si pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Si manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tiongson tries to score a body lock takedown but Si shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lupoy Si has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Tiongson.
Tiongson keeps control of Si as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Si's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tiongson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tiongson shoots in but Si avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tiongson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Si tries to clinch up but Tiongson circles away and keeps his distance.
Dave Tiongson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Si tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tiongson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Si tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tiongson counters with a two punch combo.
Tiongson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Si sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Si circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tiongson is looking to clinch but Si is avoiding it.
Tiongson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tiongson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiongson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Si.
Tiongson jumps guard and drags Si to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Si controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiongson seems keen to control Si's posture.
Lupoy Si has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tiongson looking to control.
Tiongson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tiongson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Si circles away.
Tiongson lands a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiongson tries for a takedown but Si sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Si wants to clinch
and Tiongson counters with a nice body kick.
Tiongson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Si as he avoids it easily.
Si tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tiongson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tiongson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Tiongson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tiongson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Tiongson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olan Payat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Mallao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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25
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 1 |
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25
230 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good in bed |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Olan Payat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Mallao!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mallao feints and as Payat raises his hands in defense, Mallao changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Payat throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mallao wants to control from the top but Payat keeps moving.
Mallao slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mallao tries to free his leg and advance position but Payat is retaining full guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dave Mallao wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mallao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Payat counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Dave Mallao has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payat fails with the takedown
and Mallao counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mallao.
Mallao gets to his feet. Payat looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mallao closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mallao throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Payat wants to get back to his feet.
Mallao wants to free his trapped foot but Payat is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mallao wants to stand up but Payat has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Mallao sitting and controlling from the half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dave Mallao has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Payat blocks a head kick by Mallao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mallao shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mallao is looking to take a break and control but Payat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mallao throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mallao trying to control from half guard but Payat is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mallao stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Mallao shoots in and bounces Payat off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mallao trying to control but Payat is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Mallao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Mallao's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mallao closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mallao lands in his opponent's guard.
Payat uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mallao scores a takedown into full mount!
Payat working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mallao unloads with some shots from mount but Payat bucks and avoids them well.
Mallao throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mallao moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Payat has worked his arm free - good work by Payat!
Payat can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two 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.
Payat regains half guard there - taking advantage of Mallao's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Mallao is looking to take a break and control but Payat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mallao is trying to work for a kimura but Payat is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mallao thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payat is defending against the submission attempts here by Mallao.
Mallao stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mallao is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mallao takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Mallao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dave Mallao's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Mallao closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mallao has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Mallao goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Payat turns into him and now he's in Mallao's guard.
Payat looking to sit in guard and control but Mallao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mallao with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mallao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Payat has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mallao has managed to get both his arms back between Payat's legs - danger averted.
Mallao wants to pass the guard but Payat is keeping the position.
Payat doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Payat has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mallao off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mallao shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Payat napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mallao is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Payat is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mallao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Payat keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mallao decides to stand up, so the ref orders Payat to his feet.
Mallao shoots and misses
and Payat counters with a shoot takedown. Mallao fights it but they end up in guard.
Mallao is looking for a triangle but Payat pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mallao wants to hit a switch here but Payat passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mallao there!
Mallao wants to hold on but Payat pushes him away.
Payat content just to control the position here.
Olan Payat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dave Mallao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mallao tries to hold on but Payat pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Olan Payat.
I think Mallao has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Mallao!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jumar Lumines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sixela Mandapat (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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25
280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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25
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jumar Lumines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sixela Mandapat!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mandapat fails with the takedown.
Mandapat scores with a decent looking hook.
Lumines looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mandapat is fending him off so far but Lumines persists. Nope, Mandapat circles away and we're back to standing.
Lumines throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mandapat.
It looks like Sixela Mandapat has been cut.
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!
Lumines throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mandapat is looking to clinch but Lumines is avoiding it.
Lumines gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lumines breaks from the clinch.
Lumines looks to throw a body kick
and Mandapat counters with a left and a right that stings Lumines.
Lumines tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mandapat's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mandapat duly obliges.
It looks like Jumar Lumines has been cut.
Jumar Lumines seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lumines fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lumines closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mandapat holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lumines tries to pull guard but Mandapat holds him up against the cage and eventually Lumines drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumar Lumines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lumines has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mandapat avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lumines goes for a takedown attempt but Mandapat pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lumines.
Mandapat moves into the clinch.
Mandapat looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandapat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mandapat misses with a double jab.
Lumines misses with a hook
and Lumines takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lumines with a poor takedown
and Mandapat counters by moving into the clinch.
Lumines stalling.
Mandapat gets underhooks to prevent Lumines's takedown attempt.
Lumines is breathing heavily.
Lumines tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mandapat just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mandapat pulls Lumines into guard.
Mandapat trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Mandapat throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lumines stopping the sweep attempt from Mandapat.
Mandapat throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandapat thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mandapat throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mandapat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lumines manages to get himself to full guard.
Lumines is looking for a triangle but Mandapat pushes his legs off easily.
Lumines looking for subs off his back but Mandapat has passed one foot through into half guard.
Mandapat stands up and beckons Lumines to join him on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandapat moves into the clinch successfully.
Mandapat breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Mandapat.
Lumines shoots for a double leg takedown but Mandapat sprawls well. He's pushed Lumines's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lumines fails with the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mandapat misses with a double jab.
Mandapat stuffs the takedown attempt from Lumines. Lumines gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sixela Mandapat dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mandapat clinches up against the cage.
Lumines misses with a knee strike.
Mandapat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lumines has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lumines drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mandapat leaning against his opponent.
Lumines jumps guard but Mandapat stands there with Lumines around his waist. Lumines gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lumines pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandapat looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lumines keeping moving, preventing Mandapat from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lumines wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mandapat manages to pass to side control.
Lumines trying to control but Mandapat postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mandapat sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mandapat stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Lumines tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mandapat swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumar Lumines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lumines swats away the attempt to clinch by Mandapat.
Lumines lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Lumines.
Sixela Mandapat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lumines misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lumines wants to clinch but Mandapat slips to the side
and Mandapat holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lumines jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mandapat walks away with a smile on his face. Lumines gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lumines shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mandapat but Mandapat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mandapat throws a nice looking combination but Lumines bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lumines tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mandapat counters with a series of strikes. Lumines will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Mandapat. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mandapat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lumines is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mandapat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mandapat thuds a left hand into Lumines's body.
Mandapat misses with a takedown attempt - Lumines sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lumines avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mandapat displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lumines stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lumines wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mandapat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sixela Mandapat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lumines misses with a takedown attempt - Mandapat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lumines lands a front kick.
Lumines shoots for a double leg takedown but Mandapat sprawls well. He's pushed Lumines's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mandapat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lumines but Lumines pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mandapat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lumines circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mandapat forces Lumines back against the cage and clinches.
Lumines is working for takedown but Mandapat is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumar Lumines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lumines is pressed up against the cage. Mandapat has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lumines down to the mat. Lumines avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Mandapat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lumines shoots in but Mandapat avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lumines shoots in and gets a takedown into Mandapat's guard.
Lumines wants to control from the top but Mandapat keeps moving.
Mandapat is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lumines is refusing to be controlled, as Mandapat sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lumines wants to improve his position but Mandapat is controlling well.
Mandapat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mandapat content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lumines is looking to improve his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sixela Mandapat.
Mandapat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lumines swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lumines gets a clinch.
Mandapat goes for a takedown attempt but Lumines pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lumines tries to clinch but Mandapat is having none of it.
Sixela Mandapat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lumines breaks from the clinch.
Mandapat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lumines holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mandapat is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lumines is trying to drag Mandapat to the mat but Mandapat just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mandapat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mandapat shoots in and drives through. Lumines sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jumar Lumines showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mandapat has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sixela Mandapat!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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18
170 lbs
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170 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rich Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Silva!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero misses with a head kick.
Romero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Romero throws a head kick that misses.
Romero tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romero thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Silva if he has to take too many more of those.
Rich Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero tries to clinch but Silva moves away
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Romero checks a leg kick.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Romero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Romero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romero misses with a series of wild punches.
Romero moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silva.
It looks like Rich Romero has been cut.
Romero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Romero throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Romero is breathing heavily.
Silva swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silva.
A left and a right from Silva both land. Nice combination.
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!
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva avoids the head kick by Romero.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Romero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Romero.
Romero blocks a head kick by Silva.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
Romero throws a sloppy head kick
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. Romero will be more careful next time no doubt.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva looks to land a combination. Romero sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Romero tries to clinch
and Silva counters with a nice body shot.
Silva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Romero is rocked!
Silva connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Romero to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jake Silva!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dondi Daga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bwakanang Disi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dondi Daga has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dondi Daga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bwakanang Disi!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Disi wants to clinch but Daga slips to the side
and Daga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Bwakanang Disi has been cut.
Daga darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Daga prevents Disi from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Disi is trying to control but can't.
Daga landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Daga seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Daga is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Disi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Daga.
Disi is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daga is looking to advance position but Disi won't allow it.
Daga passes the guard and advances to mount!
Daga is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Disi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Disi shrugs it off.
Daga will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Daga is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Disi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two 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.
Daga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Daga is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Disi can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Daga looking to ground and pound but Disi is blocking nicely.
Disi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Disi is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Daga trying to control but Disi is having none of it.
Daga throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Disi because Daga loaded up on that one.
Disi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daga controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Disi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Disi trying to control the hands but Daga won't let him.
A lull in the action here.
Disi is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dondi Daga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bwakanang Disi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Daga swings widly with a right hand
and Disi counters by clinching up.
Disi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Daga prevents it.
Disi fails to pull guard.
Disi letting Daga take a breather here.
Disi is looking to break free of the clinch but Daga has double underhooks.
Disi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Daga just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dondi Daga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bwakanang Disi.
Daga keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Disi's efforts to push away.
Daga content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Disi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Daga is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Disi to the mat. Disi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Daga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Disi is keeping the position for now.
Disi wants to get back to his feet but Daga is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daga wants to control from the top but Disi keeps moving.
Disi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Daga!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Disi looking to ground and pound but Daga is blocking nicely.
Disi looking to control but Daga is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Daga is looking to improve his position but Disi isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two 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.
Daga is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Disi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Daga can't escape the position.
Daga is working hard here to advance position.
Daga is squirming around, avoiding Disi's attempts to control the action.
Disi looking to ground and pound but Daga is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disi is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Daga can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Disi has hold of Daga's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Daga manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Daga wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Disi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Daga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Disi throwing wild punches that miss their target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Disi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Daga defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Daga looking very determined here, making life difficult for Disi.
Daga looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Disi keeps control of the position as Daga tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bwakanang Disi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bwakanang Disi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Disi fails with the takedown.
Disi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Disi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Disi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Disi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Daga has worked his arm free - good work by Daga!
Disi tries to move to mount but Daga blocks the move with his legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daga is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Daga on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Daga tries to get out of the position.
Daga keeping control of the position.
Disi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Disi is keen to just control but Daga is a slippery customer.
Daga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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.
Disi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Daga is looking to improve his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bwakanang Disi was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Disi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Disi shoots in and drives through. Daga sprawls well.
Disi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dondi Daga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Disi has a takedown stuffed.
Dondi Daga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bwakanang Disi.
Disi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Daga pinned against the cage. Daga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daga slaps away a takedown attempt from Disi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Daga throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Disi was covering up waiting for the punch and Daga finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Disi wants to stand but Daga is controlling the position.
Disi wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daga wants to control from the top but Disi keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dondi Daga wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Disi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Daga is trying to escape the mount.
Disi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Daga is looking to escape.
Disi throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bwakanang Disi.
I think Disi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bwakanang Disi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrence Turnbuckle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Vitor Silva has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitor Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Terrence Turnbuckle!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turnbuckle shoots in and gets a takedown into Silva's guard.
Turnbuckle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Turnbuckle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Turnbuckle is aware though and is defending well.
Turnbuckle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Turnbuckle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Turnbuckle passes into half guard.
Silva landing a few short strikes.
Silva wants to improve his position but Turnbuckle is controlling well.
Turnbuckle seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turnbuckle looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turnbuckle looks gassed!
Turnbuckle prevents Silva from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Silva has his hands on Turnbuckle's head, controlling the position.
Turnbuckle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Turnbuckle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Turnbuckle is proving a slippery customer.
Turnbuckle has gone for a leg lock! Silva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Turnbuckle's guard.
Silva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva 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.
Turnbuckle is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Turnbuckle has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Silva is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Turnbuckle.
Turnbuckle is looking for a sweep.
Turnbuckle takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Turnbuckle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turnbuckle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silva moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Silva trying to control the action but Turnbuckle is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnbuckle tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
Silva throws a strike aimed at the side of Turnbuckle's head but Turnbuckle avoids it well.
Turnbuckle tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silva is chipping away with strikes.
Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva tries for a kimura but Turnbuckle is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnbuckle sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Turnbuckle is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Turnbuckle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turnbuckle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Turnbuckle actively working from the bottom here.
Turnbuckle actively working from the bottom here.
Turnbuckle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Turnbuckle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Silva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Silva works Turnbuckle's body with a nice hook.
Turnbuckle fails with a takedown attempt.
Turnbuckle shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva has Turnbuckle up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva drags the fight down to the ground.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Turnbuckle pushes his legs off easily.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Turnbuckle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Turnbuckle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Turnbuckle 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turnbuckle tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to control the position but Turnbuckle postures up.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Turnbuckle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Turnbuckle tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Turnbuckle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Turnbuckle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Turnbuckle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Turnbuckle has gone for a leg lock! Silva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Turnbuckle's guard.
Turnbuckle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silva landing with the ground and pound.
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Turnbuckle has his feet on Silva's thighs here. He's pushed Silva off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Silva screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terrence Turnbuckle!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cecil Salace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Marquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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24
190 lbs
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25
190 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cecil Salace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Julio Marquez!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marquez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Salace counter with a right hand.
It looks like Julio Marquez has been cut.
Salace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marquez.
Marquez closes the distance but Salace moves to the side
and Salace counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marquez wants to clinch but Salace slips to the side
and Salace counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marquez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salace looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Marquez is trying to control the position but Salace postures up.
Marquez keeping moving, preventing Salace from controlling successfully.
Salace drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Salace jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salace passes into half guard.
Salace is working for a kimura but Marquez is defending it quite comfortably.
Salace works his way into side control.
Salace wants to control but Marquez is keeping him busy.
Marquez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Salace. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marquez tries to buck Salace off but Salace is having none of it.
Salace has hold of Marquez's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Marquez tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Salace cranks the arm and Marquez screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Marquez, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Cecil Salace!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rams Great (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tabachoy Paneda (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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25
205 lbs
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25
205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rams Great!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tabachoy Paneda!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Great misses
and Paneda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Great throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Paneda counter with a right hand.
Great looks to land a combination but Paneda avoids it well.
Great throws a body kick the misses
enabling Paneda to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Rams Great has been cut.
Great throws a sloppy body shot
and Great takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paneda should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Great throws a sloppy head kick
and Great takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paneda gets the takedown into side control.
Paneda tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Paneda misses with the ground and pound.
Paneda decides to stand up, so the ref orders Great to his feet.
Great is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Paneda.
Great's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Great duly obliges.
Paneda looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Paneda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Great knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paneda tries to stand but can't do so whilst Great controls his leg.
Paneda content to control rather than advance.
Great on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Great tries to get out of the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tabachoy Paneda was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Great misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Paneda counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paneda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Paneda pulls guard effortlessly.
Great prevents Paneda from getting back to his feet.
Paneda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paneda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Great gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Great throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Paneda counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Paneda.
Paneda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paneda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Great walks away with a smile on his face. Paneda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Paneda.
Great throws a sloppy head kick
and Paneda counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Paneda.
Great looking for a sweep. Not yet Great, not yet.
Great keeping full guard, as Paneda tries to pass.
Great working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paneda.
Great is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Paneda rolls with it to try and escape but Great cranks on the arm and Paneda is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rams Great!
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