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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Xv Jobber vX (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stone Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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130 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 94 - 0, fighting out of London, Xv Jobber vX!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Stone Phillips!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips throws a series of punches but Jobber vX moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Phillips throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phillips ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jobber vX moves away.
Jobber vX uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phillips.
Phillips misses the jab.
Phillips drops Jobber vX with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jobber vX looks back up at him and smiles so Phillips waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Jobber vX is rocked!
Stone Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phillips throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oh Jobber vX is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Phillips circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Jobber vX tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Phillips wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stone Phillips!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ummer Iqbal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iqbal comes to the cage accompanied by Run This Town. Rua has chosen Usher-More Remix as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ummer Iqbal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mauricio Rua!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iqbal throws a head kick but Rua moves out of range.
Iqbal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rua ducks under a wild hook from Iqbal.
Iqbal throws an off balance right hand
and Rua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Iqbal connects with a jab.
It looks like Mauricio Rua has been cut.
Iqbal throws a sloppy head kick and Rua moves out of range easily.
Iqbal throws a head kick but Rua moves out of range.
Rua throws a hook but Iqbal avoids it easily.
Iqbal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rua counters with a nice uppercut.
Rua avoids the head kick by Iqbal.
Iqbal misses with a lunging right hand
and Rua counters with a two punch combo.
Rua fails to land with a series of punches.
Iqbal really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Iqbal throws a poor cross that misses
and Rua counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rua getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iqbal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rua throws a hook to the side of Iqbal's head but Iqbal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Iqbal.
Iqbal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Iqbal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Iqbal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rua walks into a jab.
Iqbal throws a hook to the side of Rua's head but Rua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Iqbal throws a body punch but Rua moves out of range.
Rua throws a shot from downtown. Iqbal moves away and avoids it.
Iqbal misses with a right hand
and Rua counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ummer Iqbal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iqbal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Iqbal scores to the head and body with a 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!
Rua scores with a nice right hand.
Rua misses with a jab, cross combination.
Iqbal swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rua counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Iqbal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rua counters with a stiff right hand.
Iqbal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Iqbal swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Rua counter with a right hand.
Iqbal misses with a head kick.
Iqbal is breathing heavily.
Iqbal throws a jab but it's blocked by Rua.
Iqbal throws a looping overhand right but Rua ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iqbal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rua.
Iqbal misses with a body punch
and Rua counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Iqbal lands with a nice body punch.
Iqbal throws a head kick but Rua moves out of range.
Iqbal misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rua counters with a two punch combo.
Iqbal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Rua misses its intended target.
Rua blocks a head kick by Iqbal.
Iqbal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Iqbal jabs Rua right on the nose. Rua blinks but takes it well.
That has opened up Mauricio Rua's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iqbal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Iqbal misses with a double jab
and Rua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rua misses with the combination.
Rua might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Iqbal misses with a right hand
and Rua counters with a two punch combo.
Iqbal throws a hook but Rua blocks it.
Rua is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Iqbal had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�.
Iqbal misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iqbal misses with a head kick.
Rua misses with a hook. Iqbal ducked under it nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mauricio Rua will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Rua's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Iqbal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Iqbal thows a body shot but no joy.
Iqbal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Iqbal does no damage.
Rua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Iqbal misses with a wild combination.
Iqbal misses with a combination
and Rua counters with a straight right hand.
Mauricio Rua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iqbal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Iqbal.
Iqbal loads up on a big right hand but Rua slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iqbal throws a sloppy body shot
and Rua counters with a stiff right hand.
Iqbal misses with a body shot.
Iqbal throws a body punch but Rua moves out of range.
Iqbal misses with a right hand
letting Rua counter with a right hand.
Mauricio Rua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rua scores with a hook.
Rua loads up on a big right hand but Iqbal slips the punch.
Iqbal scores with a head kick.
Rua throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Iqbal throws a lazy uppercut
and Rua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Iqbal misses with a left hand
and Rua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iqbal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Iqbal fails to land with a series of punches.
Rua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Iqbal misses with a wild combination.
Iqbal misses with a wild body shot.
Rua lands a jab to the head.
Iqbal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Iqbal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rua avoids the body shot from Iqbal.
Iqbal misses with a combination
and Rua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Iqbal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rua will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Iqbal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Iqbal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rua throws a right hand that Iqbal ducks under and follows up with a left that Iqbal also avoids with ease.
Iqbal throws a head kick that misses.
Rua misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iqbal misses with a lunging right hand
and Rua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Iqbal missing with a left hand there. Rua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rua misses with a straight right.
Iqbal misses with a wild body shot.
Rua ducks under a wild hook from Iqbal.
Iqbal misses with an uppercut
and Rua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Iqbal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Iqbal throws a sloppy head kick and Rua moves out of range easily.
Iqbal misses with a hook to the body
and Rua counters with a series of strikes. Iqbal will be more careful next time no doubt.
Iqbal throws an overhand right that lands on Rua's shoulder, as Rua tries to avoid the shot.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Rua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Rua'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. This is the final round!
Iqbal throws a head kick but Rua moves out of range.
Iqbal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rua.
Iqbal stuns Rua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Iqbal misses with a few strikes there.
Iqbal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rua counters with a stiff right hand.
Iqbal misses with a shot to the body
and Rua counters with a straight right hand.
Iqbal misses with a left hand
and Rua counters with a left and a right that stings Iqbal.
Iqbal is rocked!
Iqbal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rua moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Iqbal misses with a left hand
and Rua counters with a three punch combo that has Iqbal backing up. Iqbal nods at Rua to acknowledge the strikes.
Oh Iqbal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Iqbal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rua.
Iqbal seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iqbal throws a sloppy body shot
and Rua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Iqbal throws a sloppy head kick and Rua moves out of range easily.
A shot to the body from Iqbal misses
and Rua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Iqbal has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
No joy there for Iqbal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rua darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Iqbal throws a head kick but Rua moves out of range.
Iqbal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rua slips a jab from Iqbal.
Ummer Iqbal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iqbal darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Iqbal lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rua will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Iqbal misses with a head kick.
Iqbal misses with a hook. Rua ducked under it nicely.
Iqbal misses with a double jab
and Rua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rua misses with a hook.
Iqbal connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iqbal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Iqbal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Iqbal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rua misses with a straight left.
Iqbal lands with a good body shot.
Iqbal throws an off balance right hand
and Rua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Iqbal swings for the body but Rua moves out of range.
Iqbal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rua counters with a three punch combo that has Iqbal backing up. Iqbal nods at Rua to acknowledge the strikes.
Rua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Iqbal swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rua counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Iqbal scores with a shot to the body.
Iqbal lands with a nice combination. Rua backs away looking to recover.
The cut above Mauricio Rua's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice body punch from Iqbal.
Iqbal misses with a straight right.
A jab from Iqbal misses.
Rua avoids the head kick by Iqbal.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Iqbal.
Iqbal throws a poor cross that misses
and Rua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mauricio Rua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rua misses with a looping right.
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 Ummer Iqbal.
Well Rua 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mauricio Rua!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Extor Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Ray Usa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes comes into the arena with Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be blaring out of the sound system. Extor Barnes had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Extor Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Ray Usa!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Usa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Usa scores with a nice head shot.
Usa closes the distance but Barnes moves to the side
and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has Usa backing up. Usa nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes.
Usa is rocked!
Usa misses with a takedown attempt
and Barnes scores with a counter punch that sends Usa to the canvas! Barnes smells blood - he's punishing Usa with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Usa has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Extor Barnes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jess Liaudin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Miller has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jess Liaudin's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jess Liaudin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Miller!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Liaudin did well to prevent Miller getting side control.
Miller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liaudin wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well.
Miller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Miller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Liaudin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Liaudin tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.
Liaudin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Liaudin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miller throws a strike but Liaudin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Miller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Liaudin is pushing down on Miller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Miller is fighting to maintain full guard but Liaudin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Liaudin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miller throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Liaudin lands strikes from half guard.
Miller tries to roll over but Liaudin keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller blocking the ground and pound attempt from Liaudin.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller wants to improve his position but Liaudin is controlling well.
Liaudin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Liaudin is keen to just control but Miller is a slippery customer.
Liaudin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Liaudin seems to be working for a kimura but Miller defends the submission attempt.
Liaudin is working for a submission of some sort.
Liaudin wants to take a breather but Miller is having none of it.
Miller wants to control but Liaudin is keeping busy.
Liaudin working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liaudin blocks the strikes from Miller.
Still in half guard, Liaudin seems content to control.
Miller looking for submissions off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Miller can do anything to dispel that myth.
Miller missing with punches from the bottom.
Liaudin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Liaudin is working for a kimura but Miller is defending it quite comfortably.
Miller is pressing down on Liaudin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Miller tries to strike from the bottom.
Miller throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Liaudin postures up.
Miller throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Liaudin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Miller's guard.
Miller looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liaudin works his foot free and advances to mount.
Miller taking shots to the head.
Liaudin working the ground and pound effectively.
Miller is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Liaudin lands with some strikes.
Liaudin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Liaudin blocks Miller's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Liaudin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Miller taking shots to the head.
Liaudin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Miller holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Liaudin tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Liaudin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Liaudin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Liaudin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Liaudin looking to finish Miller with some ground and pound. This is bad for Miller!
A nice elbow there by Liaudin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liaudin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Liaudin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miller is looking to escape.
Liaudin is really struggling to control Miller but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Liaudin has hold of Miller's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Miller manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Liaudin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Liaudin looking to finish Miller with some ground and pound. This is bad for Miller!
Miller flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Miller tries to lock up and control but Liaudin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liaudin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Miller can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Liaudin blocks Miller's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Liaudin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Liaudin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miller is looking to escape.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jess Liaudin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Liaudin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Miller tries to strike from the bottom.
Miller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Liaudin.
Miller is striking from the bottom but Liaudin uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Miller misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Liaudin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Miller sees it coming and defends easily.
Miller trying to control from the bottom.
Liaudin 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.
Miller tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liaudin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miller's head.
Liaudin working the head and body with strikes.
Liaudin is thwarting Miller's attempts to control the position.
Miller tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Liaudin trying to control from half guard but Miller is working away.
Miller blocking the ground and pound attempt from Liaudin.
Liaudin is trying to control the action in half guard but Miller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Liaudin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Liaudin seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Miller is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jess Liaudin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rick Purcell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Machin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rick Purcell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Machin's chin.
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24
145 lbs
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22
143 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Rick Purcell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Machin!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Purcell misses with a double jab
and Machin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machin pushes Purcell away with a front kick.
Machin closes the distance and clinches.
Machin working Purcell over with knees to the body.
Purcell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Machin jumps guard.
Purcell being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Purcell wanted to stand there but Machin had control of the position.
Machin is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Purcell frees his head nicely. Oh but Machin has switched to an armbar! Purcell is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jack Machin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mason Hendrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Hardcore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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20
145 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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150 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mason Hendrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Hardcore!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardcore misses with a combination
and Hendrix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardcore throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hardcore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hendrix could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hendrix moves to clinch but Hardcore breaks away
and Hardcore counters with a straight right hand.
Ricky Hardcore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hendrix loses concentration momentarily and Hardcore pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Hendrix crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Hardcore finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricky Hardcore!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Holden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gold kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nightmare. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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23
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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20
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dennis Gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Holden!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holden closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Holden working the head with strikes.
Gold manages to work his way to half guard, despite Holden's best efforts.
Holden lands strikes from half guard.
Holden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Holden lands a nice short elbow.
Gold has hold of Holden's hands but Holden slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Holden working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Holden lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Holden connects with a nice short shot to Gold's temple.
Holden looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Holden is trying to control. Gold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Holden lands with a punch from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holden perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Holden connects with a nice short shot to Gold's temple.
Gold is rocked!
Holden passes to full mount!
Gold is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holden raining down hammerfists from mount.
Oh Gold is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holden unloading with bombs!
Holden pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Holden controlling his opponent.
Gold takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Holden's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Holden!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bebi Siores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ejay Shazad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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18
130 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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19
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bebi Siores!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ejay Shazad!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siores wants to clinch.
Siores doesn't manage to clinch there - Shazad circles away.
Siores tries to land a front kick but Shazad steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Siores swinging wildly here.
Shazad throws a head kick that misses.
Shazad lands a leg kick that knocks Siores off balance momentarily.
Siores shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shazad sprawls well. Shazad wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Siores gets slowly back to his feet.
Shazad lets loose with a powerful body kick. Siores will feel that in the morning.
Shazad connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab-cross combination lands for Shazad and sends Siores crashing to the mat! Shazad follows him down to the mat - Siores regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Siores is rocked!
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!
Shazad uses his free foot to push down on Siores's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Siores.
Oh Siores is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Siores knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shazad on the ground.
Siores is trying to stand up.
Shazad is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Siores can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Siores seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shazad controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siores is looking to get to half guard.
Shazad controlling the position easily from mount.
Shazad is trying to take his opponent's back.
Shazad looking to control and managing it successfully.
Siores tries to lock up and control but Shazad gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Siores is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shazad content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shazad is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Siores is surviving well by controlling Shazad's body position as best he can.
Shazad content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siores is trying to escape the mount but Shazad keeps good control and instead manages to take Siores's back.
Shazad wants to control but Siores is keeping busy.
Shazad is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Siores with him. Siores is trying to defend but Shazad has an arm under the chin now! Siores grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ejay Shazad!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thunder Lips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Test (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gray Test has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
165 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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25
157 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Thunder Lips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gray Test!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lips misses with a head kick.
Lips has his takedown stuffed
and Test connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Test shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Test prevents Lips from getting the reversal.
Test is trying to take his opponent's back.
Test has hold of Lips's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lips manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lips wants to hold on but Test pushes him away.
Lips really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lips tries to hold on but Test postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Test goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Lips turns into him and now he's in Test's guard.
Lips preventing the sweep.
Lips drops back looking for a leg! Test is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Test manages to kick Lips off! Lips jumps back into Test's guard.
Test wants to sweep here but Lips controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Test is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Test is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lips pushing down on Test's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Test is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lips is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Test is looking to improve his position.
Lips is looking for a kimura but Test is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lips to get the leverage.
Test tries to roll over but Lips keeps him under control.
Lips stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Test to get to his feet.
Lips fails with the takedown
and Test decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lips's guard.
Test stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lips swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lips pulls Test in close to his closed guard and prevents Test from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Test drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lips dives on top into guard.
Lips pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Test is keeping the position for now.
Lips trying to control but Test is working from the bottom.
Test keeping full guard, as Lips tries to pass.
Lips stopping the sweep attempt from Test.
Test really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lips. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lips sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Test's guard.
Test is not content to let Lips control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Test gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lips postures up in Test's guard and throws a big left but Test blocks it.
Test looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Test throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Test wants to sweep here but Lips controlling him for the moment.
Lips tries to stand but Test is controlling from the bottom.
Test keeping full guard, as Lips tries to pass.
Test looking for a sweep. Not yet Test, not yet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gray Test will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lips misses with a takedown attempt
and Test counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Test is pressing down on Lips's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lips is holding on for now.
Test seems to be working for a kimura but Lips defends the submission attempt.
Test is looking to pass Lips's guard but actually Lips recovers to full guard.
Lips tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Test pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lips is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Test has gone for a leg lock! Lips slips out almost immediately though and dives into Test's guard.
Lips trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lips connects with a couple of short punches.
Test looking for a sweep. Not yet Test, not yet.
Test throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Test is breathing heavily.
Lips slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lips is trying to get an arm triangle but Test is defending well.
Lips is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Test looks calm but he's in trouble here. Lips gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Test is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Lips lets go of the hold and Test can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thunder Lips!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chad Carlson Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilmar Fonseca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlson Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Muse- Stockholm Syndrome. This should be fireworks!
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26
147 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
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24
140 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Chad Carlson Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Gilmar Fonseca!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fonseca misses with a takedown attempt - Carlson Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carlson Jr tries to clinch up but Fonseca circles away and keeps his distance.
Carlson Jr stuns Fonseca with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Carlson Jr leaves Fonseca with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fonseca closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carlson Jr circles away.
Chad Carlson Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilmar Fonseca.
Fonseca walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chad Carlson Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlson Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carlson Jr clinches up against the cage.
Carlson Jr gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fonseca keeping moving, preventing Carlson Jr from controlling successfully.
Carlson Jr is posturing up here but Fonseca has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Carlson Jr tries to roll out but it's too tight and Carlson Jr has to tap! Slick submission there by Fonseca!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gilmar Fonseca!
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