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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Spitteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartosz Prokop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spitteri kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Before I Forget. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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210 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Spitteri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartosz Prokop!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spitteri fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Prokop has had enough of the clinch but Spitteri keeps him there for the moment.
Spitteri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Spitteri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spitteri shoots in looking for a takedown. Prokop tries to sprawl out of it but Spitteri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Prokop manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Prokop slips a jab from Spitteri.
Prokop falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spitteri holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Spitteri manages to break the clinch.
Spitteri throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Prokop counters with a series of strikes that sends Spitteri to the canvas! Prokop follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spitteri wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Prokop has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Spitteri is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spitteri is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Spitteri breaks the clinch.
Prokop misses with a double jab
and Spitteri counters with a nice uppercut.
Bartosz Prokop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Prokop misses with a double jab
and Spitteri counters with a left and a right that stings Prokop.
Prokop throws a combination that misses
and Spitteri counters with a three punch combo that has Prokop backing up. Prokop nods at Spitteri to acknowledge the strikes.
Prokop looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prokop stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Prokop wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Spitteri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prokop throws a combination that misses
letting Spitteri counter with a right hand.
Spitteri rushes Prokop and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spitteri landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spitteri manages to break the clinch.
Spitteri shoots in and drives through. Prokop sprawls well.
Spitteri takes the fight into the clinch.
Spitteri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Prokop is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Prokop throws a combination that misses
and Spitteri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bartosz Prokop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prokop moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A right-left combo lands from Spitteri.
Spitteri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Prokop is fending him off so far but Spitteri persists. Nope, Prokop circles away and we're back to standing.
Spitteri plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Spitteri shoots for a double leg takedown but Prokop sprawls well. He's pushed Spitteri's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Prokop falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spitteri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Prokop thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prokop throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spitteri counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Spitteri content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prokop wants to stand and escape but Spitteri is having none of it.
Spitteri trying to control the position from guard on top but Prokop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prokop is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spitteri is controlling him.
Spitteri wants to control from the top but Prokop keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Spitteri stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spitteri closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Spitteri content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Spitteri postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Prokop to stand up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spitteri clinches.
Prokop gets underhooks to prevent Spitteri's takedown attempt.
Spitteri pulls guard successfully.
Spitteri trying to keep a closed guard but Prokop is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spitteri has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Spitteri dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Spitteri fails to land the takedown.
Prokop throws a lazy head kick
and Spitteri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Prokop misses with a head kick.
Prokop has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Spitteri drives through with a takedown into guard.
Spitteri thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Spitteri gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Spitteri avoids the head kick by Prokop.
Nice shot lands for Spitteri.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Spitteri. Prokop shrugs it off though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Prokop misses with a double jab
enabling Spitteri to counter with a crisp jab.
Prokop misses with a combination
and Spitteri counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Spitteri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spitteri changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Prokop fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Prokop displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spitteri.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Spitteri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prokop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That kick from Spitteri tenderised Prokop's leg. Prokop is trying to keep his angry face on.
Prokop throws a sloppy head kick
and Spitteri counters with a single leg into guard. Prokop didn't expect that.
Prokop really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Spitteri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Spitteri won't allow Prokop to get back to his feet.
Spitteri stands up and waves to Prokop to follow him.
Prokop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spitteri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sean Spitteri is winning the standup battle so far.
Prokop takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spitteri fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spitteri.
Nice cross by Spitteri.
Spitteri stuns Prokop with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spitteri instigates a clinch.
Spitteri tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Prokop smiles and moves away.
Prokop misses with a combination
and Spitteri counters with a nice body shot.
Prokop throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Prokop. No joy for Spitteri on that attempt.
A swing and a miss from Prokop.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spitteri shoots for a takedown but Prokop saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sean Spitteri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Prokop misses with a double jab
and Spitteri counters by clinching up.
Spitteri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spitteri takes the fight into the clinch.
Spitteri breaks from the clinch.
Prokop shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Spitteri eats them both and turns towards Prokop to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Spitteri gets a takedown into half guard.
Spitteri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Still in half guard, Spitteri seems content to control.
Prokop wants to stand back up but Spitteri manages to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prokop taking a bit of punishment here - Spitteri scoring with strikes.
Spitteri stands up and beckons Prokop to his feet.
Spitteri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spitteri bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Prokop managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Spitteri.
Spitteri looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Prokop is avoiding damage well.
Spitteri grinds an elbow into Prokop's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spitteri stands up.
Good standup being displayed there by Spitteri as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Spitteri dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Spitteri misses with a two punch combination.
Spitteri moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Prokop on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Prokop throws a series of punches but Spitteri avoids them all with ease.
Spitteri lands a two punch combo.
Spitteri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prokop can do to turn this around?
Prokop throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Spitteri finds it's way through Prokop's defenses.
Spitteri closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spitteri manages to pull guard.
Spitteri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spitteri pushes Prokop off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Prokop doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spitteri looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Spitteri landing some decent shots from guard.
Prokop is looking to stand up but Spitteri isn't so interested in that idea.
Spitteri stands up and waves to Prokop to follow him.
Prokop keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Prokop misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spitteri rushes Prokop and presses him up against the cage.
Spitteri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spitteri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spitteri looks to land a combination but Prokop avoids it well.
Prokop throws a right hand that Spitteri ducks under and follows up with a left that Spitteri also avoids with ease.
Prokop misses with a two punch combination.
Spitteri throws a sloppy head kick and Prokop moves out of range easily.
Spitteri lands with a right hand.
Prokop swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spitteri counters with a one-two to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Spitteri!
Prokop falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spitteri counters with a nice double leg into side control. Prokop won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spitteri is working Prokop over with some ground and pound from side control.
Prokop is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Spitteri asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spitteri tries for a kimura but Prokop is defending well.
Spitteri has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Prokop tries to keep at a distance but Spitteri has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spitteri drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Prokop gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Spitteri goes for a takedown attempt but Prokop pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Spitteri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spitteri checks the leg kick.
Spitteri looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Prokop tries to kick Spitteri off but Spitteri keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bartosz Prokop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prokop looking for submissions off his back.
Prokop is trying to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spitteri decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Sean Spitteri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spitteri scores with a three punch combo!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Spitteri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spitteri 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Sean Spitteri!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Sean Spitteri!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Sean Spitteri!
Sean Spitteri wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lie Die (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Monti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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215 lbs
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240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lie Die!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Monti!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monti has his takedown stuffed
and Die counters with a stiff right hand.
Monti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Monti fails with the takedown
and Die counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Die takes a swing at Monti's ribcage but misses.
Monti scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Die has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Monti. Oh but Die has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Monti goes limp - he's gone! Die jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lie Die!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ritchie Ravenhill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Wright will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ritchie Ravenhill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Wright!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ravenhill closes the distance and clinches.
Ravenhill looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wright fails to pull guard.
Wright misses with the head strike.
Ravenhill tries to break the clinch but Wright is controlling the position.
Ravenhill tries to break free but Wright pushes him back against the cage.
Wright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ravenhill's efforts to push away.
Ravenhill can't break the clinch.
Ravenhill tries to break the clinch but Wright is controlling the position.
Ravenhill has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wright clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wright grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Ravenhill is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Wright trying to control the hands but Ravenhill won't let him.
You can see the frustration on Wright's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wright breaks Ravenhill's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wright 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ravenhill holds on and takes a little breather.
Ravenhill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
James Wright has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ravenhill avoids the body shot from Wright.
Wright misses with a takedown
so Ravenhill counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ravenhill stopping the sweep attempt from Wright.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ravenhill's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ravenhill working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ravenhill won't allow Wright to sweep him here.
Wright is looking to sweep but instead, Ravenhill has passed into half guard.
Ravenhill scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wright is staying active underneath Ravenhill, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wright keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wright is looking to improve his position.
Ravenhill is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ravenhill wants to get back to his feet.
Wright is looking for a sweep. Ravenhill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ravenhill.
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. Ravenhill connects with a nice short shot to Wright's temple.
Wright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wright trying to control here.
Ravenhill throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ravenhill wants to take a breather but Wright is having none of it.
Ravenhill throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ravenhill tries to pass to full mount but Wright defends it.
Ravenhill is breathing heavily.
Wright wants to control but Ravenhill is keeping busy.
Ravenhill working Wright over with strikes.
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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wright manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ravenhill loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ravenhill trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Wright looking for a sweep. Not yet Wright, not yet.
Ravenhill postures up.
Wright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ravenhill can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ravenhill is aware though and is defending well.
Wright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ravenhill defends it easily.
Wright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ritchie Ravenhill dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ravenhill closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wright quickly recovers to half guard.
Wright punching from the bottom.
Ravenhill sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wright defending well though.
Ravenhill lands strikes from half guard.
Wright trying to hold on to Ravenhill's head to control him but Ravenhill postures up.
Wright is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Wright throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ravenhill. What's that going to do exactly?
Wright is breathing heavily.
Ravenhill unloading with bombs!
Ravenhill pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wright tries to hold on but Ravenhill postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ravenhill postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wright looks a forlorn figure.
A nice elbow there by Ravenhill.
Ravenhill lands a big shot there that rocks Wright but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wright wants to control but Ravenhill is having none of it.
Wright flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Wright is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ravenhill can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wright is looking to escape.
Ravenhill avoids the attempt from Wright to control.
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.
Wright slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ravenhill tries to stand and escape but Wright actually recovers to full guard.
Ravenhill throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ravenhill accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ravenhill looking to pass the guard.
Ravenhill in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wright bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ravenhill's guard.
Wright not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ravenhill might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Let's hope that Wright has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright won't allow Ravenhill to get back to his feet.
Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Ravenhill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. James Wright hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ravenhill tries to clinch up but Wright circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four 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.
Wright 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.
Wright stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wright is looking to clinch.
Wright with a poor takedown
and Ravenhill counters with a takedown into side control.
Wright is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ravenhill's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ravenhill is keen to just control but Wright is a slippery customer.
Ravenhill is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wright has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ravenhill is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ritchie Ravenhill will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wright with a poor takedown
and Ravenhill counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ravenhill scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ravenhill sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wright defending well though.
Wright trying to control from the bottom.
Ravenhill is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ravenhill working Wright over with strikes.
Wright tries to kick Ravenhill off but Ravenhill keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wright tries to roll over but Ravenhill keeps him under control.
Ravenhill lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wright wants to control but Ravenhill is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Wright wants to control the action here but instead Ravenhill manages to pass to full mount!
Wright flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Ravenhill putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wright is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wright is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wright taking shots to the head.
Wright is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ravenhill jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wright manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wright sneaks back into half guard.
Ravenhill trying to control the action but Wright is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Wright is trying to maintain the position but Ravenhill is very close to passing his half guard.
Ravenhill seems to be looking for submissions.
Ravenhill is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wright blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ravenhill.
Wright blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ravenhill.
Ravenhill is looking for a kimura but Wright is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ravenhill to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ravenhill's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ravenhill's back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Will Wright go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ravenhill is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Wright is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Wright looking for the choke but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ritchie Ravenhill showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ravenhill 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for Ritchie Ravenhill!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Ritchie Ravenhill!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Ritchie Ravenhill!
Ritchie Ravenhill wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Lindh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Pirker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Lindh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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136 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Lindh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Pirker!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lindh fails to land with a series of punches.
Lindh goes for a small jab and connects. Now Lindh goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Pirker stumbles back but Lindh runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Pirker to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Pirker will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Peter Lindh!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Georges Auclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake the preditor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georges Auclair is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Georges Auclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake the preditor!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the preditor has his takedown stuffed
and Auclair counters with a nice uppercut.
the preditor misses with a takedown attempt
and Auclair counters with a nice uppercut.
Auclair feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits the preditors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
the preditor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
the preditor wants to stand but Auclair is controlling his arm.
Auclair is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Auclair manages to work his way to half guard, despite the preditor's best efforts.
Auclair could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Auclair is trying to control but can't.
Auclair is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute the preditor jumps into side control!
the preditor working away.
Auclair is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Auclair is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on the preditor's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Auclair wants to control but the preditor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
the preditor trying to pass the guard but Auclair defending well.
Auclair regains full guard. Nicely done.
Auclair wants to sweep here but the preditor controlling him for the moment.
Auclair keeping full guard, as the preditor tries to pass.
Auclair looking for a sweep. Not yet Auclair, not yet.
Auclair has control of the preditor's left arm, preventing the preditor from doing any damage.
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.
the preditor trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Auclair manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Auclair is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Auclair is breathing heavily.
Auclair stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. the preditor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Auclair seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the preditor pulls Auclair in to control the position.
the preditor is trying to control the position but Auclair postures up.
Auclair's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Auclair's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Georges Auclair.
the preditor bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Auclair manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Auclair sitting and controlling from the half guard.
the preditor wants to control but Auclair is keeping busy and won't allow it.
the preditor is staying active underneath Auclair, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
the preditor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Auclair is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jake the preditor will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
the preditor has his takedown stuffed
and Auclair counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for the preditor!
Auclair working the preditor over with strikes here.
Auclair lands a big elbow.
Auclair content just to control the position here.
the preditor is in all sorts of trouble here.
the preditor is breathing heavily.
Auclair is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! the preditor is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Georges Auclair!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Greg Tillerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Begbie Franco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franco has chosen Born Slippy 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Greg Tillerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Begbie Franco!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Franco misses with a low kick.
Franco connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tillerman avoids the head kick by Franco.
Franco throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tillerman misses with a takedown
and Franco counters with a head kick that drops Tillerman to the mat! Tillerman scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Franco thumps Tillerman with a low kick.
Franco throws out a leg kick but Tillerman moves out of range and Franco only half commits.
Franco lands a brutal head kick. Tillerman looks out on his feet and Franco throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Begbie Franco!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Greenwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olio Vida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greenwood comes to the cage accompanied by Ludacris-Get Back. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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187 lbs
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190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Basic striking
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Greenwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Olio Vida!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greenwood drives through and clinches with Vida against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Greenwood.
Vida jumps guard but Greenwood stands there with Vida around his waist. Vida gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vida wants a takedown but no success here.
Greenwood lands with a light punch inside.
Greenwood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vida misses with a hook to the body
and Greenwood counters with an outside leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Greenwood scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Olio Vida has been cut.
Greenwood jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vida tries to clinch
and Greenwood counters with a crisp one two that drops Vida! Greenwood thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Vida to his feet! Vida is in big trouble!
Vida is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greenwood lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Vida falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ray Greenwood!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Shockey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaykke Wheaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jack Shockey has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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26
220 lbs
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242 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Shockey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jaykke Wheaton!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wheaton misses with a combination
and Shockey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wheaton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shockey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shockey throws a combination. Wheaton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Shockey works Wheaton's body with a nice hook.
Wheaton gets tackled into the cage by Shockey. Shockey maintains the clinch.
Shockey breaks from the clinch.
Jab by Shockey.
Wheaton misses with a jab to the body
and Shockey counters with a stiff right hand.
Wheaton closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shockey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shockey.
Shockey blocking some punches.
Shockey tries to circle away but Wheaton has him pinned against the cage.
Wheaton gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shockey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wheaton is looking to take a break and control but Shockey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wheaton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shockey is just riding it out for now. Wheaton eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wheaton works his way into side control.
An elbow from Wheaton crashes against the mat.
Shockey on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shockey tries to get out of the position.
Shockey is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Wheaton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shockey keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wheaton working the ground and pound but Shockey is defending the strikes.
Wheaton has an Americana. Shockey didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Wheaton is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Wheaton hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jaykke Wheaton!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Russ Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Lindh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russ Miller has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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26
185 lbs
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22
150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Decent boxing
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Russ Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Lindh!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindh shoots in for a double leg but Miller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Miller tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Lindh counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Miller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lindh slips nicely into half guard.
Lindh prevents Miller from standing back up.
Miller has hold of Lindh's hands but Lindh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Miller is trying to stand up here but Lindh is controlling him well.
Lindh works his way into side control.
Miller seems a little lost for a moment, as Lindh dominates the positioning.
Lindh in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lindh thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindh cracks Miller with a big right hand but Miller just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lindh has an Americana. Miller didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Lindh is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Lindh hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Thomas Lindh!
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