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CFL-PG 37 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Antunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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175 lbs
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Basic striking
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Antunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antunes throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Antunes ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Antunes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Antunes throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Antunes really felt that one!
Antunes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smith tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Antunes is in Smith's guard.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Antunes from controlling successfully.
Smith lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Antunes!
Antunes is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith avoids the attempt from Antunes to control.
Antunes is trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith trying to control but Antunes is having none of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Smith was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Antunes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smith is pressing down on Antunes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Antunes wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Antunes throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antunes connects with a couple of short punches.
Antunes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Antunes prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
Antunes chips away with some ground and pound.
Antunes is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Antunes connects with a couple of short punches.
Antunes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Antunes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antunes scoring with some ground and pound.
Antunes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Antunes advances position into side control!
Antunes misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Antunes is putting a hurting on Smith here, landing some big shots from side control.
Antunes is putting a hurting on Smith here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Antunes throwing strikes but Smith manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antunes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Smith has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Antunes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Antunes's calf.
Antunes works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.
Antunes lands with a right hand.
Antunes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Smith moves into full guard.
Antunes preventing the sweep.
Antunes prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
Antunes throwing strikes but missing.
Antunes postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antunes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Antunes landing with the ground and pound.
Antunes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Antunes throws and elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Antunes's guard. Nice move by Smith!
Antunes wriggles free and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antunes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Antunes tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Antunes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
Antunes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Antunes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Antunes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Antunes cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Antunes lands a couple of elbows.
Antunes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Antunes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Antunes wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antunes throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Antunes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Antunes landing some decent shots from guard.
Antunes won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Antunes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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.
Antunes cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Antunes tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Antunes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Antunes lands a couple of digs.
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Antunes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Antunes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Antunes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Antunes looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Antunes pushes Smith off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Antunes dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Antunes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith is trying to keep Antunes in close.
Antunes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Antunes trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Antunes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smith trying to control the position.
Antunes trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Antunes counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Antunes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Victor Antunes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Antunes.
Antunes chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Antunes.
Antunes trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Antunes throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith is trying to control the position but Antunes postures up.
Antunes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Antunes prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Antunes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Antunes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Antunes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Antunes controls the pace.
Antunes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Antunes preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Antunes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Antunes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Antunes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Antunes forces his way into half guard.
Antunes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Antunes slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Antunes not doing much here.
Antunes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Antunes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Antunes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Antunes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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. Antunes connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple.
John Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Victor Antunes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Antunes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Antunes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Antunes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Victor Antunes!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Victor Antunes!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Victor Antunes!
Victor Antunes wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid The Choke (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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198 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Bisping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sid The Choke!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bisping misses with a jab to the body
letting The Choke counter with a right hand.
The Choke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bisping avoids a kick to the body.
The Choke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bisping moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bisping throws a combination that misses
and The Choke counters with a left and a right that stings Bisping.
The Choke misses with a takedown
and Bisping counters with a crisp one two that drops The Choke! Bisping thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves The Choke to his feet! The Choke is in big trouble!
The Choke 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!
Bisping swinging wildly here.
The Choke is still on wobbly legs! Can Bisping finish him?
Bisping fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Bisping misses.
Bisping walks forward and throws a big overhand right! The Choke drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Bisping swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from The Choke's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Bisping!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Hughes!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Daniels is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hughes is aware though and is defending well.
Daniels working for a triangle but Hughes defends it easily.
Hughes tries to free his leg and advance position but Daniels is retaining full guard.
Hughes trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom.
Daniels is looking for a triangle but Hughes pushes his legs off easily.
Daniels is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hughes defends well.
Daniels trying to control the position.
Daniels keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hughes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Daniels is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Daniels had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hughes defends it easily.
Hughes trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daniels is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hughes defends well.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Daniels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hughes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daniels is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Daniels keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mark Hughes hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Daniels fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hughes sprawls well initially but Daniels persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hughes flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hughes is trying to get back to full guard.
Hughes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hughes.
Hughes trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels looking to pass the guard.
Hughes throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hughes looks gassed!
Daniels thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Daniels gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hughes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Daniels counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hughes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daniels pulls his head out easily.
Daniels perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels works his way into side control.
Daniels thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Daniels thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Daniels is trying to get an arm triangle but Hughes is defending well.
Hughes is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Daniels dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hughes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hughes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Daniels's guard.
Daniels is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hughes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Daniels working for a triangle but Hughes defends it easily.
Daniels has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hughes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hughes is breathing heavily.
Hughes thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes stands up out of Daniels's guard for a moment - Daniels manages to land a nice upkick.
Daniels has his feet on Hughes's thighs here. He's pushed Hughes off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hughes screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Daniels!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Erwin Korba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Martins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Erwin Korba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Will Martins!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korba shoots and misses
and Korba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Korba scores a takedown into full mount!
Korba avoids the attempt from Martins to control.
Martins is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martins is trying desperately to improve position.
Korba punching from mount but Martins doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Martins tries to hold on but Korba postures up.
Korba swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Martins is now in Korba's guard. A big mistake from Korba there, giving up the dominant position!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korba managing to control the position.
Korba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Martins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Martins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Korba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martins has managed to get both his arms back between Korba's legs - danger averted.
Korba is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Martins is controlling him.
Korba wants to sweep here but Martins controlling him for the moment.
Korba wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Korba keeping full guard, as Martins tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Korba pushes Martins off and gets back to his feet.
Martins tries for a takedown but Korba circles away easily
and Korba counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Korba drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Martins manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Korba has Martins in his guard.
Korba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martins.
Korba managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Korba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Martins prevents Korba from getting back to his feet.
Korba is trying to keep Martins in close.
Martins throwing strikes but missing.
Martins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Korba trying to control the position.
Martins throwing strikes but missing.
Martins looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Korba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martins.
Martins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Martins tries to free his leg and advance position but Korba is retaining full guard.
Korba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martins defends it easily.
Martins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Korba is keeping the position for now.
Korba keeping moving, preventing Martins from controlling successfully.
Martins is working Korba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martins trying to control but Korba is working from the bottom.
Korba working for a triangle but Martins defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erwin Korba 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.
Martins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Korba is trying to defend but Martins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Korba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Korba is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Martins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Martins thows a huge punch but Korba dodges it nicely.
Martins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Martins is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Korba!
Martins working the ground and pound effectively.
The referee warns Korba that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martins trying to control but Korba is having none of it.
Korba manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Martins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Martins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Martins working over Korba with some ground and pound. Korba looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Korba trying to hold on to Martins's head to control him but Martins postures up.
Korba is staying active underneath Martins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Martins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Martins looks to land a strike but Korba avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Korba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Korba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martins is one step ahead there.
Korba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martins defends it easily.
Martins works over Korba with some ground and pound from guard.
Martins postures up in Korba's guard and throws a big left but Korba blocks it.
Korba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martins manages to get himself to full guard.
Korba thows a big elbow that misses.
Martins working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korba gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Martins closes the distance but Korba moves to the side
so Korba counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Martins throwing short punches from the bottom.
Korba drops back, looking for a kneebar! Martins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Martins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Martins!
Martins working the body and head with strikes.
Korba avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Martins.
Korba tries to buck Martins off but Martins is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korba is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Korba on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Korba manages to get back to half guard.
Erwin Korba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Korba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Martins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Korba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Martins.
Martins lands with a punch from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice strikes from Martins there.
Martins lands with a punch from half guard.
Martins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Korba with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korba is trying to stand back up but Martins is controlling him
Martins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Martins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Martins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Korba's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Martins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Martins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Martins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Korba's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Martins lands a nice short elbow.
Korba slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Martins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Martins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Martins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Martins postures up.
Korba wants to sweep but no luck.
Martins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Korba's head.
Korba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martins with a nice head shot there.
Martins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Martins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Korba looking to control.
Martins landing with the ground and pound.
Korba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Martins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Martins throws a strike but Korba rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Martins working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Martins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Martins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korba is looking to work some ground and pound but Martins has wrist control.
Korba drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Martins manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Korba has Martins in his guard.
Martins lands a couple of digs.
Korba has his foot on Martins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martins works his way back into a safe position though.
Martins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Korba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Korba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Martins throws a strike but Korba rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Martins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martins pulls Korba in close to prevent any damage.
Korba wants to control from the top but Martins keeps moving.
Martins is trying to control the position but Korba postures up.
Korba gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Martins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Korba decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Martins's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Will Martins.
Well Martins 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 for Will Martins!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Erwin Korba!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Will Martins!
Will Martins wins by split decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Victor Conroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Yuen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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27
155 lbs
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25
160 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good 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
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Conroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Yuen!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Conroy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yuen has closed the distance and engaged Conroy in a clinch.
Yuen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Yuen gets underhooks to prevent Conroy's takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Yuen.
Conroy has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Yuen regains guard immediately.
Yuen working a defensive guard here.
Yuen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Conroy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yuen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Conroy has managed to get both his arms back between Yuen's legs - danger averted.
Yuen managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conroy wants to pass the guard but Yuen is keeping the position.
Yuen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Conroy is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Yuen.
Conroy creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yuen sneaks back into half guard.
Yuen is trying to get back to full guard.
Yuen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Conroy pulls his head out easily.
Conroy is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conroy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Conroy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Conroy swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Yuen is now in Conroy's guard. A big mistake from Conroy there, giving up the dominant position!
Conroy is looking for a triangle but Yuen pushes his legs off easily.
Yuen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Conroy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yuen defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conroy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yuen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Conroy has his foot on Yuen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yuen works his way back into a safe position though.
Conroy trying to keep a closed guard but Yuen is proving a slippery customer.
Yuen won't allow Conroy to sweep him here.
Conroy keeping moving, preventing Yuen from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Yuen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yuen trying to control but Conroy is working from the bottom.
Yuen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sean Yuen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Conroy misses with a takedown attempt
and Yuen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Conroy is breathing heavily.
Conroy has his takedown stuffed
and Yuen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yuen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Conroy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuen effectively controlling the action here.
Conroy fails to pull guard.
Yuen scores with a shot to the side of Conroy's head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Conroy jumps guard but Yuen stands there with Conroy around his waist. Conroy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yuen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Conroy wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Yuen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yuen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Conroy at a distance.
Conroy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yuen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Conroy thinking.
Yuen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Conroy walks into a jab.
Yuen scores with a jab.
Yuen connects with the punch.
Conroy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yuen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Conroy. That did some damage!
Yuen misses with a two punch combination.
Yuen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yuen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Conroy doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Yuen. That snapped Conroy's head back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yuen connects with a body shot that sends Conroy's belly button to the back.
Decent striking displayed by Yuen there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conroy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yuen.
Yuen connects with a single shot there.
Conroy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yuen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Conroy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yuen lands a right hook to the body.
Yuen scores with a nice head shot.
Yuen lands with a good body shot.
Conroy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yuen lands with an uppercut that bounces Conroy off the cage and back into rage.
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!
Conroy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yuen connects with a body shot.
Yuen lands with a right hand.
Yuen scores with a hook to the body. Conroy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yuen catches Conroy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Victor Conroy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Yuen does it's job there.
Yuen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yuen scoring well with a low kick there.
Yuen lands a nice looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by Yuen. Beautiful body shot.
Conroy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yuen.
Yuen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Conroy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good standup being displayed there by Yuen as he connects with a hook.
Conroy tries to clinch but Yuen moves away
and Yuen counters with a nice body shot.
Conroy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Conroy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yuen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yuen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yuen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Yuen.
Conroy walks into a jab.
Yuen connects with a nice looking jab.
Yuen lands with a nice body punch.
Yuen lands with an overhand left.
Yuen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conroy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yuen counters with a right hand to the body.
Yuen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yuen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yuen.
Yuen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Conroy in his tracks.
Yuen feints a jab promting Conroy to slip. Yuen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Conroy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Yuen lands with an uppercut that bounces Conroy off the cage and back into rage.
Good shot there by Yuen.
Good exchange - Yuen coming out on top.
Yuen lands with a good body shot.
Yuen scores with a jab.
Yuen digs a good body shot into Conroy's ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Conroy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yuen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Conroy takes one on the button.
A jab lands there for Yuen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Yuen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Yuen lands the left hand.
Yuen lands a jab to the nose.
Sean Yuen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Conroy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Conroy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Conroy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Conroy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Conroy fails with the takedown
and Yuen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Yuen.
Yuen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Conroy doesn't seem bothered though.
Yuen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sean Yuen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yuen scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yuen throws out a powerful jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yuen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Conroy is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuen connects with the punch.
Oh Conroy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yuen scores with a jab to the body.
Conroy seems to have got his legs back now.
Conroy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Conroy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice jab there from Yuen.
Yuen jabs Conroy right on the nose. Conroy blinks but takes it well.
Yuen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Conroy, pushing him back against the cage.
Yuen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yuen lands a body punch.
Yuen lands with a right to the head.
Yuen digs a right hand underneath Conroy's ribcage. Conroy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yuen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Conroy letting Yuen take a breather here.
Yuen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yuen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuen stalling the fight.
Conroy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yuen avoiding damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conroy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Conroy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Conroy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sean Yuen.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yuen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuen lands a slapping body shot.
Yuen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Conroy momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yuen, as that shot connected.
Yuen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Yuen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yuen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Yuen has managed to clinch.
Conroy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yuen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yuen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yuen scores with a shoulder strike.
Yuen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Yuen lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Yuen.
Conroy letting Yuen take a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Yuen.
Yuen scores with a shoulder strike.
Yuen effectively controlling the action here.
Yuen lands with a short shot to the head.
Conroy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yuen lands a body shot.
Yuen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Conroy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Victor Conroy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sean Yuen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Conroy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yuen walks away with a smile on his face. Conroy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Conroy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yuen to score with a decent uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Yuen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yuen 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for Sean Yuen!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Sean Yuen!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Sean Yuen!
Sean Yuen wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spankda Yank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yank comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I was made for loving you baby kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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29
189 lbs
12 - 12 - 0 |
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23
195 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Rogers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Spankda Yank!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers shoots and misses
letting Yank counter with a right hand.
Steve Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yank counters with a nice uppercut.
Rogers misses with a body shot.
Rogers has his takedown stuffed
and Yank cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yank counters with a straight right hand.
Rogers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yank.
Rogers misses with a double jab
and Yank counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rogers throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Yank counter with a right hand.
Yank darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rogers shoots and misses
and Yank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers tries to move into range but Yank moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yank rushes Rogers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yank lands a body shot.
Yank pulls guard.
Yank has a closed guard, preventing Rogers from standing up.
Yank throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rogers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers tries to free his leg and advance position but Yank is retaining full guard.
Yank is looking for a triangle but Rogers pushes his legs off easily.
Yank looking for a guillotine here but Rogers defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yank wants to sweep but no luck.
Rogers working some strikes from top position.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Yank keeps moving.
Yank is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rogers is aware though and is defending well.
Rogers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rogers looking to pass the guard.
Yank is trying to keep Rogers in close.
Yank is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers gets to his feet. Yank looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rogers tries to clinch
and Yank counters with a takedown into side control.
Rogers tries to buck Yank off but Yank is having none of it.
Yank working the ground and pound from side control.
Yank cracks Rogers with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rogers is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Yank landing a few strikes.
Yank lands an elbow.
Rogers taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rogers takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Yank working the ground and pound.
Yank scoring with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yank landing a few strikes.
Rogers is not content to let Yank control the position.
Rogers takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rogers tries to improve position but can't.
Rogers gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Yank is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rogers wants to improve his position but Yank is controlling well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yank is pressing down on Rogers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rogers is holding on for now.
Rogers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yank is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spankda Yank dominated that round.
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.
Rogers throws a combination that misses
and Yank counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rogers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yank scoring with some ground and pound.
Rogers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yank landing some decent shots from guard.
Yank chips away with some ground and pound.
Yank stops Rogers from standing up.
Yank pushing down on Rogers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rogers is in trouble now - Yank has advanced to mount!
Spankda Yank has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rogers really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yank with good strikes from the mount here!
Yank putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yank looking to control but Rogers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yank unloading with bombs!
Rogers is desperately trying to improve his position but Yank has a good base and remains in mount.
Yank trying to control but Rogers is having none of it.
Yank lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rogers hang on?
Yank dominating with strikes here.
Yank pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Yank is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rogers can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Yank raining down hammerfists from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yank has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rogers's face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by Yank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yank working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rogers is looking to improve his position but Yank isn't that keen on the idea.
Yank with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yank connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rogers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yank looking to finish Rogers with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rogers!
Yank working the ground and pound effectively.
Yank lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rogers is looking to get to half guard.
Yank lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Yank scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rogers?
Rogers is in all sorts of trouble here.
Yank looking to secure an arm triangle but Rogers defends it well.
Rogers regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yank landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yank is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rogers is desperately trying to improve his position but Yank has a good base and remains in mount.
Yank has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rogers's face.
Yank has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rogers's face.
Yank lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Yank is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rogers to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rogers shrugs it off.
Yank connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Yank cracks Rogers with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
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!
Rogers is desperately trying to improve his position but Yank has a good base and remains in mount.
Yank breaks from Rogers's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rogers can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yank landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rogers in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rogers is bucking up trying to escape but Yank cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Yank controlling his opponent.
A nice elbow there by Yank.
Rogers keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Yank cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Yank trying to control but Rogers is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice elbow there by Yank.
Yank cracks Rogers with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spankda Yank 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!
Yank looks to land a combination but Rogers avoids it well.
Rogers shoots and misses
and Yank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yank lands with an uppercut that bounces Rogers off the cage and back into rage.
Yank moves into the clinch.
Yank scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yank tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yank lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rogers or not.
Yank lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rogers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yank doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yank lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yank pulls guard effortlessly.
Yank is looking for a triangle but Rogers pushes his legs off easily.
Rogers passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rogers is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yank is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yank is looking for a sweep.
Yank is trying to control Rogers's posture but Rogers avoids it.
Yank tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rogers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rogers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yank, who protects the arm well.
Yank tries to improve position but can't.
Yank is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yank throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rogers prevents Yank from improving his position.
Rogers tries to stand and escape but Yank actually recovers to full guard.
Yank pulls Rogers in close to prevent any damage.
Yank wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yank is on top in guard.
Rogers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yank scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yank gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rogers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rogers keeping full guard, as Yank tries to pass.
Yank is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yank tries to free his leg and advance position but Rogers is retaining full guard.
Yank stopping the sweep attempt from Rogers.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yank accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yank lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yank is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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.
Yank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rogers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yank stands up over Rogers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rogers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rogers throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Yank won't allow Rogers to sweep him here.
Yank passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Yank there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spankda Yank really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Yank scores with a takedown into Rogers's guard.
Rogers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yank advances position into side control!
Yank in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rogers manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rogers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rogers.
Rogers can't keep his opponent in guard - Yank advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Yank lands strikes from half guard.
Rogers is defending against the submission attempts here by Yank.
Yank working Rogers over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yank scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yank is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rogers is looking to improve his position.
Yank lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Yank lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Yank scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yank prevents Rogers from standing back up.
Rogers punching from the bottom.
Rogers on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Yank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rogers keeps working.
Yank tries to pass to full mount but Rogers defends it.
Yank trying to control the action but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Yank is pressing down on Rogers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rogers is holding on for now.
Yank missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yank lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Yank.
Yank thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rogers's head.
Rogers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yank's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yank's back!
Yank manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rogers's guard. Nice work there by Yank.
Rogers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yank with a nice head shot there.
Yank pushes down on Rogers's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Yank looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rogers with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yank prevents Rogers from improving his position.
Yank working over Rogers with some ground and pound. Rogers looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Yank is keen to just control but Rogers is a slippery customer.
Rogers is trying to stand up here but Yank is controlling him well.
Rogers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yank pulls his head out easily.
Yank looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rogers with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rogers tries to get to full guard but Yank has control of the leg.
Yank works his foot free and advances to mount.
Yank with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spankda Yank dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Yank closes the distance and pushes Rogers back into the cage.
Yank throws a punch but it's blocked by Rogers.
Yank lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yank lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Rogers is trying to push Yank away but Yank has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rogers tries for a takedown but Yank manages to get underhooks.
Yank lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yank scores with a shoulder strike.
Yank lands with a light punch inside.
Rogers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yank has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yank scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Yank scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yank creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rogers wants to get back to striking at distance but Yank won't allow it.
Yank scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Yank.
Yank lands a hook that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Yank softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rogers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yank successfully pulls guard.
Yank looking for a guillotine here but Rogers defends easily.
Yank is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yank is keeping the position for now.
Rogers is working hard here to advance position.
Rogers trying to control but Yank is working from the bottom.
Yank tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rogers trying to move into half guard but instead Yank has managed to sweep!
Yank advances to half guard.
Rogers gets full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yank's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yank tries to free his leg and advance position but Rogers is retaining full guard.
Yank working some strikes from top position.
Yank passes Rogers's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rogers is in trouble now - Yank has advanced to mount!
Yank with shots to the head and body - Rogers looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rogers is looking to improve his position but Yank isn't that keen on the idea.
Yank with shots to the head and body - Rogers looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rogers is squirming around, avoiding Yank's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers working to try and regain half guard.
Yank breaks from Rogers's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Yank has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rogers's face.
Yank landing strikes from the mount and Rogers is in trouble!
Yank landing strikes from the mount and Rogers is in trouble!
Yank with the ground and pound from mount.
Yank unloading with bombs!
Rogers tries to hold on but Yank postures up.
Yank lands with some strikes.
Yank is working for a guillotine from mount but Rogers frees his head quite easily.
Yank lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Yank connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Yank raining down hammerfists from mount.
Yank lands a big shot there that rocks Rogers but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yank cracks Rogers with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rogers is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Yank cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Yank dominating with strikes here.
Yank lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Steve Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rogers is in a horrible position here. Yank smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet.
Rogers swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spankda Yank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yank 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Spankda Yank!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Spankda Yank!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Spankda Yank!
Spankda Yank wins by unanimous decision! Spankda Yank retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Average (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Snyder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron Average has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
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163 lbs
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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, Aaron Average!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Snyder!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snyder throws a head kick but Average moves out of range.
Snyder buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Average shoots and misses
and Snyder counters with a nice low kick that buckles Average's knee momentarily.
Average has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Average there as he acknowledges the shot.
Snyder throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice body kick there by Snyder.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Average tries for a takedown but Snyder circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Average is breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Snyder.
Snyder throws a sloppy head kick and Average moves out of range easily.
Snyder scores with a head kick. Average tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Snyder throws a sloppy head kick and Average moves out of range easily.
Snyder lands a big head kick that sends Average tumbling to the mat! Snyder takes a step backwards and waves Average back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Average is rocked!
It looks like Aaron Average has been cut.
Both fighters circling a little - Snyder finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Average avoids the head kick by Snyder.
Snyder misses with a head kick.
Snyder lands a big head kick that sends Average tumbling to the mat! Snyder takes a step backwards and waves Average back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Average is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snyder lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Average crumples to the floor! Snyder milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Andrew Snyder!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Boris Brejcha - Openminded as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Hulk Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Hogan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Hogan circles away easily
and Hogan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hogan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hulk Hogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Gracie.
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Hogan is trying to trip Gracie. He has hold of a leg but Gracie is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hogan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hogan uses it to pass to side control.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hogan forces his way into half guard.
Gracie won't allow Hogan to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Hogan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Hogan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hogan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie working for a triangle but Hogan defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working for a triangle but Hogan defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hogan postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Hogan from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hogan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Hogan from controlling successfully.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hogan defends well.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Hogan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hogan desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hogan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hogan wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
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.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hogan sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Hogan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hogan sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogan is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hulk Hogan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Hogan counters with a straight right hand.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gracie enables Hogan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gracie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hogan wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hogan's guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hogan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hogan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hogan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hogan has escaped and now he's on top!
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hogan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hogan counters with a two punch combo.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Hogan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hogan lands in his opponent's guard.
Gracie has his foot on Hogan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hogan works his way back into a safe position though.
Hogan is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie working for a triangle but Hogan defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to strike from the bottom.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hogan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hogan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hogan has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Hogan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie has an active guard here but Hogan has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie punching from the bottom.
Gracie tries to roll over but Hogan keeps him under control.
Hogan controlling the pace.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Hogan has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Hogan is tapping! Great win for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ricardo Gracie!
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