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Dreem 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gray Test (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Holden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Nathan Holden was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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157 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gray Test!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Holden!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holden throws a poor cross that misses
and Test counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Holden throws a hook to the side of Test's head but Test sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holden shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Holden showed some decent athleticism there.
Test taking some punishment here, with Holden in his half guard.
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.
Test is trying to get back to full guard.
Holden lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Test is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Test regains full guard. Nicely done.
Test escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Holden won't allow Test to sweep him here.
Holden working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Holden wants to control from the top but Test keeps moving.
Holden postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Holden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Test looking for a guillotine here but Holden defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Test is looking for a triangle but Holden pushes his legs off easily.
Test looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holden slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Holden lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Test down.
Holden scores with a couple of short elbows.
Holden looks up at the clock and then as Test takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Holden smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Holden scores with a couple of short elbows.
Test tries to bench press Holden off him but Holden keeps the position.
Test is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holden connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Test some visible discomfort.
Holden is putting a hurting on Test here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Test is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Test on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holden lands some shots froms side control.
Holden scoring with punches from side control.
Test manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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 Test's temple.
Holden prevents Test from improving his position.
Holden trying to pass the guard but Test defending well.
Holden passes the guard and advances to mount!
Test working to try and regain half guard.
Holden landing strikes, looking to finish!
Holden working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Holden in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Test tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holden punishing his opponent with strikes.
Test is trying to escape the mount.
Holden working Test over with strikes here.
Holden looking to finish Test with some ground and pound. This is bad for Test!
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!
Holden lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Holden connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Test is in a horrible position here. Holden smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Holden fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Test tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holden trying to control but Test is having none of it.
Holden putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Holden with the ground and pound from mount.
Holden lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Test hang on?
Holden is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Test can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Holden has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Test's face.
Holden is in the full mount, landing strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holden with the ground and pound from mount.
Test is desperately trying to improve his position but Holden has a good base and remains in mount.
Holden landing punches.
Holden is landing with some decent strikes but Test is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Holden dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Holden scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Test is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Holden scores with a couple of nice shots.
Test is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Holden there.
Test regains full guard. Nicely done.
Holden landing some decent shots from guard.
Holden lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Test is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Holden is aware though and is defending well.
Test wants to sweep here but Holden controlling him for the moment.
Holden chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holden is in close to Test's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nathan Holden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Holden works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Holden is nestled in close to Test, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Holden frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Test tries to reverse the position but Holden maintains control.
Holden breaks from Test's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Holden lands a big elbow.
Holden raining down hammerfists from mount.
Holden landing strikes, looking to finish!
Holden prevents Test from getting the reversal.
Holden raining down hammerfists from mount.
Holden scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Holden pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Holden working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Test is trying desperately to improve position.
Holden is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Test can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holden punishing his opponent with strikes.
Test is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holden fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Holden lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Holden has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Test's face.
Test in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Holden landing strikes from the mount and Test is in trouble!
Test really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Holden working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Holden working the ground and pound effectively.
Holden looking to control but Test is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Holden lands a big shot there that rocks Test but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Test that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Holden scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Test is looking to improve his position but Holden isn't that keen on the idea.
Holden breaks from Test's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Holden tries to control but Test wriggling away.
Test is working to get back to half guard.
Holden has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Test's face.
Holden tries to control but Test wriggling away.
Holden lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Test hang on?
Test is wriggling around trying to escape.
Holden with good strikes from the mount here!
Test keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Holden working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holden pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holden raining down hammerfists from mount.
BOOM! Holden connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Test tries to reverse the position but Holden maintains control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Holden cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Test is looking to get to half guard.
Test taking shots to the head.
Test taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Test that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Holden unloading with bombs!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holden with shots to the head and body - Test looks very uncomfortable down there.
Holden is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Test is rocked!
Holden looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oh Test is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Test tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Holden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Test shoots and misses
and Holden counters with a stiff right hand.
Test seems to have got his legs back now.
Holden bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Holden connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Test some visible discomfort.
Test takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Holden has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Holden lands a big shot there that rocks Test but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Test is trying desperately to improve position.
Holden tries to control but Test wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Test is desperately trying to improve his position but Holden has a good base and remains in mount.
A nice elbow there by Holden.
Holden lands a heavy elbow.
The referee warns Test that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Holden is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Test can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The referee warns Test that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Holden with good strikes from the mount here!
Holden scoring with strikes but Test is staying in there.
Holden is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Holden working Test over with strikes here.
Holden lands a big elbow.
Test is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holden postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Test looks a forlorn figure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holden lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Test takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Holden postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Test looks a forlorn figure.
Test is desperately trying to improve his position but Holden has a good base and remains in mount.
Holden lands a big shot there that rocks Test but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Holden lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Holden looking to control but Test is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Test is working to get back to half guard.
Holden dominating with strikes here.
Holden raining down shots from the mount!
Test is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holden lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holden unloading with bombs!
Holden scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Test?
Test is desperately trying to improve his position but Holden has a good base and remains in mount.
Holden raining down shots from the mount!
Holden looking to finish Test with some ground and pound. This is bad for Test!
Holden connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Test tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holden working the ground and pound effectively.
Holden looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Test tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holden postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Test looks a forlorn figure.
Test is in all sorts of trouble here.
Test taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holden with the ground and pound from mount.
Holden lands with some strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holden punishing his opponent with strikes.
Holden landing strikes from the mount and Test is in trouble!
Holden with the ground and pound from mount.
Gray Test has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holden lands with some strikes.
Holden lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Test hang on?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Holden cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Holden lands a big shot there that rocks Test but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Test is bucking up trying to escape but Holden cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Test is desperately trying to improve his position but Holden has a good base and remains in mount.
Test bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holden keeping full guard, as Test tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Holden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Holden winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Holden!
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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 Tom Half (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iqbal comes to the cage accompanied by Run This Town. Tom Half has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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156 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ummer Iqbal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Half!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iqbal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Iqbal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Half.
Half has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Half there as he acknowledges the shot.
Iqbal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Iqbal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Half was well out of range. Poor timing from Iqbal.
Half shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Half is working for a kimura but Iqbal is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Half is trying to work for a kimura but Iqbal is defending well.
Half is thwarting Iqbal's attempts to control the position.
Half 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.
Iqbal is holding on to half guard well.
Iqbal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Half on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iqbal is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iqbal trying to control but Half postures up.
Half is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Half is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Iqbal defends it well.
Half has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Iqbal defend it? Half steps over the head and cranks it - Iqbal is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Half!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Half!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sheamus McBarley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Machin (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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154 lbs
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143 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sheamus McBarley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Machin!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBarley throws a nice looking combination but Machin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McBarley tries to clinch up
and Machin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McBarley throws a combination that misses
and Machin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McBarley misses with a hook
letting Machin counter with a right hand.
McBarley closes the distance but Machin moves to the side
enabling Machin to counter with a crisp jab.
McBarley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Machin passes McBarley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Machin is trying for a kimura here. McBarley looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Machin wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). 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 Wham Thankyoumam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wham Thankyoumam has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ White 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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mason Hendrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Wham Thankyoumam!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thankyoumam misses with a head kick.
Thankyoumam throws a lazy head kick
letting Hendrix counter with a right hand.
It looks like Wham Thankyoumam has been cut.
Hendrix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thankyoumam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thankyoumam keeps the fight on the outside.
Hendrix swings for the body but Thankyoumam moves out of range.
Hendrix tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Thankyoumam to counter with a crisp jab.
Hendrix avoids the head kick by Thankyoumam.
Thankyoumam shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hendrix pinned against the cage. Hendrix gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hendrix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thankyoumam.
Thankyoumam misses with a left hand
and Hendrix moves into the clinch.
Hendrix just leaning against Thankyoumam, taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Hendrix for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Hendrix trying to stall but Thankyoumam improves his position.
Hendrix lands an elbow that stopped Thankyoumam in his tracks for a moment.
Hendrix trying to control the position but instead, Thankyoumam has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hendrix into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mason Hendrix.
A head kick by Thankyoumam misses
and Hendrix counters by moving into the clinch.
Hendrix trying to stall but Thankyoumam improves his position.
Thankyoumam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wham Thankyoumam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thankyoumam connects with a looping right hand.
Thankyoumam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hendrix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Thankyoumam manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hendrix throws a sloppy head kick
and Thankyoumam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thankyoumam throws a sloppy head kick
and Hendrix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thankyoumam looks gassed!
Thankyoumam throws a sloppy head kick and Hendrix moves out of range easily.
Thankyoumam looks to land a combination but Hendrix avoids it well.
Thankyoumam throws a lazy head kick
and Hendrix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thankyoumam takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thankyoumam misses with a lunging right hand
and Hendrix counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thankyoumam takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thankyoumam slips a jab and a cross from Hendrix.
Thankyoumam throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Hendrix to counter with a crisp jab.
Hendrix moves in looking to clinch but Thankyoumam pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thankyoumam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hendrix moves into the clinch successfully.
Hendrix lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hendrix using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thankyoumam has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hendrix crunches a lovely knee into Thankyoumam's ribcage.
Hendrix lands an elbow inside that Thankyoumam shrugs off.
Thankyoumam blocks an elbow strike from Hendrix.
Hendrix trying to land knees to the body.
Thankyoumam missing with knees to the body.
Hendrix could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hendrix misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thankyoumam.
Hendrix throws an elbow but it misses.
Thankyoumam tries to break the clinch but Hendrix is controlling the position.
Thankyoumam misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hendrix missing with knees to the body.
Thankyoumam wants to break free but Hendrix has control.
A bit of stalling here from Hendrix.
Thankyoumam blocks an elbow strike from Hendrix.
Hendrix is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thankyoumam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thankyoumam misses with a takedown attempt - Hendrix sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Hendrix scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thankyoumam throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A jab from Hendrix does it's job there.
Thankyoumam throws a sloppy body shot
and Hendrix counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thankyoumam's knee momentarily.
Mason Hendrix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Hendrix. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hendrix.
Hendrix tries to clinch up.
Thankyoumam lands a high kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Thankyoumam. Hendrix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thankyoumam throws a lazy head kick
and Hendrix counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thankyoumam swats away the attempt to clinch by Hendrix.
A combination from Hendrix does no damage.
Thankyoumam looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hendrix is fending him off so far but Thankyoumam persists. Nope, Hendrix circles away and we're back to standing.
Mason Hendrix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wham Thankyoumam.
Hendrix wants to clinch.
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.
Thankyoumam walks into a jab.
Thankyoumam tries to bum rush Hendrix with a series of wild strikes but Hendrix uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thankyoumam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hendrix.
Hendrix is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hendrix throws a hook but Thankyoumam avoids it easily.
Thankyoumam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hendrix misses the shot to the body.
Hendrix misses the shot to the body.
Thankyoumam gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hendrix.
Hendrix wants to stall.
Hendrix throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thankyoumam has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thankyoumam breaks the clinch.
Thankyoumam circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Hendrix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wham Thankyoumam's cut.
That's time! Hendrix's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A head kick by Thankyoumam misses
and Hendrix counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thankyoumam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thankyoumam moves into the clinch.
Hendrix landing knees to the head.
Hendrix misses with an elbow over the top.
Hendrix taking a breather.
Hendrix lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thankyoumam manages to break the clinch.
Thankyoumam lands with a nice combination. Hendrix backs away looking to recover.
Hendrix scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thankyoumam in his tracks.
Thankyoumam throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hendrix is looking to chop away at Thankyoumam's legs.
Thankyoumam clobbers Hendrix with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thankyoumam fails to land with a series of punches.
Hendrix tries to clinch up but Thankyoumam circles away and keeps his distance.
Hendrix tries to clinch there but Thankyoumam circles away.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hendrix here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thankyoumam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hendrix moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix misses with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Thankyoumam.
Thankyoumam throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thankyoumam is trying to break free.
Hendrix just leaning against Thankyoumam, taking a breather.
Thankyoumam blocks an elbow strike from Hendrix.
Hendrix tries to land a knee to the head but Thankyoumam blocks with his arms.
Hendrix throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thankyoumam blocks it with crossed arms.
Thankyoumam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Hendrix. No joy for Thankyoumam on that attempt.
Hendrix is looking to clinch but Thankyoumam is avoiding it.
Thankyoumam looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hendrix doesn't manage to clinch there - Thankyoumam circles away.
Thankyoumam shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hendrix pinned against the cage. Hendrix gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mason Hendrix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wham Thankyoumam.
Nice shot lands for Hendrix.
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.
Thankyoumam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hendrix moves away.
Hendrix bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thankyoumam misses with a looping right.
Mason Hendrix is winning the standup battle so far.
Thankyoumam blocks a leg kick.
Thankyoumam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hendrix counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hendrix blocks a head kick by Thankyoumam.
Hendrix thumps Thankyoumam with a low kick.
Thankyoumam throws a sloppy head kick
and Hendrix counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thankyoumam throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hendrix counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hendrix looking to slow down the pace here.
A right handed body shot lands from Thankyoumam.
Hendrix tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hendrix is looking to control Thankyoumam's arms but Thankyoumam gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hendrix has his back to the cage.
Thankyoumam breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thankyoumam misses with a head kick.
Hendrix connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thankyoumam momentarily.
Hendrix throws a head kick that misses.
Thankyoumam scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thankyoumam shoots for a takedown but Hendrix saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hendrix does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
No luck for Thankyoumam with that takedown attempt.
Hendrix throws a hook but Thankyoumam avoids it easily.
Hendrix takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thankyoumam misses with a combination
and Hendrix counters by clinching up.
Thankyoumam has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hendrix looking to slow down the pace here.
Thankyoumam dodges an elbow strike from Hendrix.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hendrix keeps control of Thankyoumam as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hendrix with a knee to the head.
Thankyoumam is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hendrix is defending well for now.
Hendrix keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thankyoumam's efforts to push away.
Hendrix with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hendrix throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hendrix throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thankyoumam blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hendrix pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hendrix is trying to maintain a safe position but Thankyoumam gets an underhook and turns Hendrix into the cage.
Thankyoumam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mason Hendrix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hendrix circles away from the clinch attempt.
A low kick from Hendrix misses
and Thankyoumam counters with a big head kick but Hendrix shrugs it off.
Hendrix is looking to clinch but Thankyoumam is avoiding it.
Thankyoumam lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thankyoumam.
Thankyoumam throws a sloppy head kick and Hendrix moves out of range easily.
Hendrix will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hendrix throws a head kick that misses
and Thankyoumam counters with a head kick. That will keep Hendrix thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Hendrix dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wham Thankyoumam's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Thankyoumam lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thankyoumam throws a sloppy head kick
and Hendrix makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hendrix tries to clinch there but Thankyoumam circles away.
Hendrix throws a head kick but Thankyoumam moves out of range.
Thankyoumam thows a leg kick but Hendrix checks it
and Hendrix holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thankyoumam can't break the clinch.
Hendrix tries to land knees in the clinch but Thankyoumam avoids the damage to the body.
Hendrix prevents Thankyoumam from breaking the clinch.
Hendrix prevents Thankyoumam from breaking the clinch.
Hendrix tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hendrix is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thankyoumam breaks from the clinch.
Thankyoumam moves in looking to clinch but Hendrix pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendrix doesn't manage to clinch there - Thankyoumam circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thankyoumam is defended easily by Hendrix.
Hendrix will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Thankyoumam.
Hendrix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Thankyoumam manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thankyoumam throws a nice head kick!
Hendrix fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thankyoumam throws a head kick but Hendrix moves out of range.
Hendrix connects with a single shot there.
Thankyoumam has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thankyoumam there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hendrix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hendrix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hendrix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thankyoumam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hendrix on the side of the head.
That's two 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.
Thankyoumam throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hendrix counters with a nice uppercut.
Thankyoumam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hendrix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thankyoumam gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thankyoumam lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hendrix or not.
Thankyoumam doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hendrix dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hendrix lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thankyoumam managing to block the knees to the body from Hendrix.
Thankyoumam has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hendrix effectively controlling the action here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hendrix throws an elbow but misses.
Hendrix lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thankyoumam is trying to force a seperation but Hendrix has the dominant position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thankyoumam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thankyoumam throws a series of punches but Hendrix avoids them all with ease.
Mason Hendrix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thankyoumam moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hendrix scores with a jab to the head.
Thankyoumam falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hendrix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hendrix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thankyoumam shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hendrix as he jumps to the side.
Hendrix instigates a clinch.
Thankyoumam dodges an elbow strike from Hendrix.
Hendrix trying to land knees to the body.
Hendrix has Thankyoumam pressed against the cage, preventing Thankyoumam from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hendrix keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thankyoumam's efforts to push away.
Hendrix creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thankyoumam's defenses.
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.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thankyoumam as Hendrix tries to tie him up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thankyoumam.
Thankyoumam misses with a punch to the body.
Thankyoumam is trying to break the clinch but Hendrix has him pressed against the cage.
Hendrix tries to stall but Thankyoumam uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hendrix creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hendrix using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thankyoumam has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thankyoumam is trying to break the clinch but Hendrix has him pressed against the cage.
Thankyoumam wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thankyoumam goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hendrix misses with a knee strike.
Wham Thankyoumam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thankyoumam is trying to push Hendrix away but Hendrix has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thankyoumam misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Hendrix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hendrix 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Hendrix!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Big Ray Usa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitaly Smirnoff (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
135 lbs
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26
142 lbs
3 - 8 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Ray Usa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitaly Smirnoff!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smirnoff throws a nice looking combination but Usa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smirnoff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Usa.
A punch combination from Smirnoff misses.
Usa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Usa misses with a takedown
and Smirnoff decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Usa's guard.
Smirnoff stays in close to Usa's body and controls the position.
Usa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smirnoff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Usa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Usa keeping moving, preventing Smirnoff from controlling successfully.
Usa wants to sweep here but Smirnoff controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Usa pulls Smirnoff in close to prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smirnoff takes the fight into the clinch.
Smirnoff lands an elbow that stopped Usa in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smirnoff smiles and moves away.
Usa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smirnoff counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Usa is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Ray Usa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Usa misses with a takedown
and Smirnoff counters with a single leg into guard. Usa didn't expect that.
Oh Usa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smirnoff looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smirnoff trying to control but Usa is working from the bottom.
Smirnoff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Usa seems to have got his legs back now.
Smirnoff cracks Usa with a solid left hand.
Smirnoff passes Usa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Smirnoff is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smirnoff controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smirnoff raining down hammerfists from mount.
Usa tries to hold on but Smirnoff postures up.
Usa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smirnoff on the ground.
Smirnoff lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Usa hang on?
Smirnoff raining down hammerfists from mount.
Smirnoff with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Usa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Usa tries to lock up and control but Smirnoff gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smirnoff trying to control but Usa is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnoff unloads with some shots from mount but Usa bucks and avoids them well.
Usa is squirming around, avoiding Smirnoff's attempts to control the action.
Smirnoff controlling the pace for now.
Smirnoff is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Usa has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Smirnoff tries to control but Usa wriggling away.
Smirnoff moves to back control.
Smirnoff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnoff is trying to stick to Usa's back but Usa is turning into Smirnoff. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Smirnoff's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Usa.
Usa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smirnoff looking to control.
Smirnoff manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Smirnoff moves to take his opponent's back.
Usa showing good submission defense here.
Smirnoff tightening his grip on Usa, looking for the choke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smirnoff softening up his opponent with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitaly Smirnoff dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Usa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smirnoff lands an elbow that stopped Usa in his tracks for a moment.
Smirnoff keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Usa's efforts to push away.
Smirnoff crunches a lovely knee into Usa's ribcage.
Usa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Usa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smirnoff is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smirnoff scores a nice knee to the body.
Usa takes an elbow to the temple.
Smirnoff has Usa pressed against the cage, preventing Usa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smirnoff scores a nice knee to the body.
Smirnoff lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Smirnoff.
Usa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smirnoff is leaning against Usa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smirnoff lands a knee to the body.
Smirnoff has Usa pushed against the cage.
Smirnoff lands a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smirnoff lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Smirnoff.
Smirnoff lands an elbow inside.
Smirnoff lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Usa can't get the takedown.
Smirnoff is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnoff continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smirnoff obliges.
Usa wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Ray Usa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smirnoff comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smirnoff lands a damaging elbow.
A knee to the head by Smirnoff.
Smirnoff lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smirnoff pressing his opponent against the cage.
Smirnoff lands a damaging elbow.
Smirnoff gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smirnoff scores a nice knee to the body.
Smirnoff lands a body punch.
A knee to the head by Smirnoff.
Usa throws a punch but it's blocked by Smirnoff.
Smirnoff digs a right hand underneath Usa's ribcage. Usa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smirnoff slows down the pace here.
Nice elbow from Smirnoff.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usa is trying to force a seperation but Smirnoff has the dominant position.
Smirnoff gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Usa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smirnoff is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smirnoff pressing his opponent against the cage.
Usa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smirnoff is stalling here.
Usa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smirnoff smiles and moves away.
Smirnoff darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Usa trying to hold on to Smirnoff's head to control him but Smirnoff postures up.
Usa wants to improve his position but Smirnoff is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnoff wants to take a breather but Usa is having none of it.
Smirnoff is working for a kimura but Usa is defending it quite comfortably.
Usa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smirnoff is trying to control. Usa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smirnoff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smirnoff in particular looking to stall.
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.
Usa trying to control here.
Usa tries to get to full guard but Smirnoff has control of the leg.
Smirnoff wants to work for an arm triangle but Usa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smirnoff is looking to take a break and control but Usa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smirnoff passes to side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Usa is trying to control Smirnoff's posture but Smirnoff avoids it.
Smirnoff landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitaly Smirnoff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Smirnoff throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Usa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smirnoff is in Usa's guard.
Smirnoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Usa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smirnoff postures up.
Vitaly Smirnoff has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smirnoff wants to control from the top but Usa keeps moving.
Usa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smirnoff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smirnoff is stalling in the full guard.
Smirnoff trying to control but Usa is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Smirnoff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smirnoff advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnoff content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smirnoff wants to take a breather but Usa is having none of it.
Smirnoff is working for a kimura but Usa is defending it quite comfortably.
Smirnoff prevents Usa from improving his position.
Smirnoff is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Usa manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smirnoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Usa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smirnoff not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Usa is trying to control the position but Smirnoff postures up.
Smirnoff drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Smirnoff as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Usa screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Smirnoff! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Vitaly Smirnoff!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Extor Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilmar Fonseca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes comes into the arena with Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be blaring out of the sound system. Gilmar Fonseca acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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145 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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25
140 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
5 - 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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Gilmar Fonseca!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes misses with a looping left.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
Barnes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Gilmar Fonseca has been cut.
Fonseca slips a straight right by Barnes.
Fonseca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnes.
Fonseca shoots in but no luck this time.
Fonseca drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Barnes can't keep his opponent in guard - Fonseca advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fonseca is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barnes is looking to escape.
Fonseca has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Barnes defend it? Fonseca steps over the head and cranks it - Barnes is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Fonseca!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gilmar Fonseca!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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