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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Hague (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erwin Korba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hague comes to the cage accompanied by Duran, Duran - Wild Boys. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, William Hague!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Erwin Korba!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korba tries for a takedown but Hague circles away easily
and Hague counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hague throws an off balance right hand
and Korba decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hague's guard.
Hague looking for a sweep. Not yet Hague, not yet.
Hague is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Korba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Korba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hague is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Korba 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.
Korba drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hague manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Korba has Hague in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hague trying to control the position from guard on top but Korba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hague pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Korba is keeping the position for now.
Hague trying to control but Korba is working from the bottom.
Korba has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hague doesn't defend quickly enough and Korba has managed to lock this one up! Can Hague escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Korba on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Erwin Korba!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Rollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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216 lbs
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Hulk Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Rollins!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan slips a straight right by Rollins.
Rollins throws a leg kick
and Hogan counters with a nice body shot.
Hogan slips a straight right by Rollins.
Hogan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rollins moves out of range of the body kick from Hogan.
Rollins throws a shot to the body.
Rollins throws a series of punches but Hogan avoids them all with ease.
Rollins throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hogan counters with a nice body kick.
Hogan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A leg kick checked by Hogan.
Rollins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hogan is fending him off so far but Rollins persists. Nope, Hogan circles away and we're back to standing.
Rollins throws a leg kick but Hogan moved away.
Rollins steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hogan. That one must have hurt.
Rollins throws a push kick but Hogan slaps the foot to one side.
Rollins misses with a double jab.
A clash of legs there as Rollins blocks the low kick.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rollins napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hogan throws a strike aimed at the side of Rollins's head but Rollins avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hogan.
Hogan takes a little break here. Rollins wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hogan working the head with strikes.
Hogan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rollins is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hogan throws an elbow but Rollins slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rollins regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogan controlling the action here.
Hogan wants to free his trapped foot but Rollins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan trying to advance position but Rollins counters by regaining guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hogan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hogan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rollins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hogan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rollins has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hogan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rollins lands the left hand.
Rollins misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins fails with the takedown
and Hogan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Horrible takedown by Hogan or perhaps it was just good defense by Rollins which made him look bad.
A slow jab from Rollins misses its intended target.
Hogan tries to land a leg kick but Rollins saw it coming and moves away.
Hogan takes the fight into the clinch.
Rollins tries to circle away but Hogan has him pinned against the cage.
Rollins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hogan has him pressed against the cage.
Hogan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rollins up against the cage.
Rollins is trying to break the clinch but Hogan has him pressed against the cage.
Rollins wants to get back to striking at distance but Hogan won't allow it.
Hogan scores with a hook to the body.
Rollins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hulk Hogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Rollins.
Rollins tries to break free but Hogan pushes him back against the cage.
Rollins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins misses with a body punch
and Hogan moves into the clinch.
Hogan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rollins breaks from the clinch.
Rollins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hogan counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rollins looks gassed!
Rollins throws a right and a left that Hogan avoids nicely.
Rollins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hogan ducks under a wild hook from Rollins.
Rollins looks to score with a jab to the body but Hogan is just out of range.
Rollins clobbers Hogan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hogan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice sprawl there from Hogan as Rollins shoots in.
Hogan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hogan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rollins on his heels. He'll look to pass Rollins's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rollins keeping moving, preventing Hogan from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Hogan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hogan tries to clinch up but Rollins circles away and keeps his distance.
Rollins shoots in but no luck this time.
Hogan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hogan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hogan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hogan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hogan tries to clinch but Rollins moves out of range.
Rollins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hogan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rollins thinking.
Rollins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rollins is breathing heavily.
Rollins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rollins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hogan moves into the clinch successfully.
Rollins wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rollins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hogan keeps control of Rollins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rollins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hogan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hogan is trying to stall.
Hogan has picked Rollins up - he's going for a ride! Hogan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Rollins has hold of Hogan's hands but Hogan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rollins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hogan.
Hogan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rollins keeps working.
Hogan wants to pass the guard but Rollins is defending well.
Rollins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hogan not doing much here.
Hogan thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rollins to regain full guard.
Hogan postures up in Rollins's guard and throws a big left but Rollins blocks it.
Hogan is in close to Rollins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hogan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rollins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hogan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rollins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hogan looking to sit in guard and control but Rollins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rollins is controlling him.
Rollins wants to control from the top but Hogan keeps moving.
Hogan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rollins!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hogan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hogan thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hogan dominating with strikes here.
Hogan looking to finish with strikes here!
Hogan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rollins's face.
Rollins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rollins holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hogan tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Hogan dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hogan throws a right and a left that Rollins avoids nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Hogan as he connects with a hook.
Rollins blocks a head kick by Hogan.
Hogan is looking to slow Rollins down with leg kicks.
Hulk Hogan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Rollins misses.
Rollins misses with a body shot.
Hogan throws a right hand that Rollins ducks under and follows up with a left that Rollins also avoids with ease.
Hogan looks for the body kick but Rollins saw that one coming.
Rollins lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hogan will feel that in the morning.
Rollins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rollins throws a low kick but Hogan moves out of range easily.
Hogan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hogan. Rollins shrugs it off though.
A punch combination from Rollins misses.
Stephen Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan cracks a nice hook into Rollins's ribs.
Rollins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rollins thows a leg kick but Hogan checks it
and Hogan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rollins thinking.
Rollins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hogan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rollins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hulk Hogan is winning the standup battle so far.
Rollins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hogan counters with a two punch combo.
Rollins throws a sloppy body shot
and Hogan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rollins!
Rollins is rocked!
Hogan connects with a bit shot that sees Rollins covering up! More strikes from Hogan and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hogan is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hulk Hogan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tarmo Suulas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suulas comes to the cage accompanied by Hollywood Undead - Undead. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tarmo Suulas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Cory Jones!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suulas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Suulas swings widly with a right hand
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suulas drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Suulas wants the takedown. Jones is fighting it off but Suulas persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jones's guard against the cage.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Suulas throwing strikes but missing.
Suulas postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Suulas postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Suulas, into his guard.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Suulas has wrist control.
Suulas is adopting a defensive guard.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Suulas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones postures up in Suulas's guard and throws a big left but Suulas blocks it.
Suulas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Suulas tries to strike from the bottom.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Suulas throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Suulas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Suulas doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Suulas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Suulas trying to control the position.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Suulas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Suulas wriggles free and stands up.
Jones tries for a takedown but Suulas circles away easily
and Suulas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Suulas.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Suulas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Suulas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suulas prevents the takedown attempt.
Tarmo Suulas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cory Jones.
Suulas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones shoots and misses
and Suulas counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
Suulas trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Suulas looking to pass the guard.
Suulas trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Suulas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones misses with a head shot. Suulas uses the momentum to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Suulas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Suulas can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Suulas flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Suulas wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarmo Suulas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones dives in and scores a takedown into Suulas's guard.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones wanted to stand there but Suulas had control of the position.
Suulas trying to control the position.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Suulas trying to strike off his back.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suulas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones throws a strike but Suulas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Suulas throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Suulas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Suulas pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Suulas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Suulas stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
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.
Suulas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Suulas is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jones regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Suulas.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Suulas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Suulas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Suulas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Suulas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Suulas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suulas looking to pass the guard.
Suulas lands a couple of digs.
Jones looking to control.
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Suulas.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Suulas is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jones looking to finish with strikes here!
Jones looking to secure an arm triangle but Suulas defends it well.
Jones thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
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 Tarmo Suulas will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Suulas moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Suulas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Suulas has managed to clinch.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Suulas's takedown attempt.
Suulas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Suulas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tarmo Suulas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suulas looking for a takedown.
Suulas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones is trying to drag Suulas to the mat but Suulas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Suulas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suulas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Suulas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Suulas tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones is working for takedown but Suulas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Suulas.
Jones tries for a takedown but Suulas manages to get underhooks.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Suulas presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Suulas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Suulas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Suulas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Suulas scoring with some ground and pound.
Suulas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suulas postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suulas drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Suulas off! Suulas jumps back into Jones's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Suulas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Suulas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Suulas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Suulas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Suulas trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones pushes Suulas off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Suulas counters by moving into the clinch.
Suulas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Suulas fails to pull guard.
Suulas wants the takedown. Jones is fighting it off but Suulas persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jones's guard against the cage.
Suulas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Suulas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jones is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jones has escaped and now he's on top!
Jones throws and elbow that misses. Suulas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Suulas!
Tarmo Suulas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Suulas from controlling successfully.
Suulas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Suulas defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Suulas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Suulas from controlling successfully.
Cory Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suulas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tarmo Suulas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Suulas, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tarmo Suulas!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Martins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort comes to the cage accompanied by The Architect. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Will Martins!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martins wants to clinch
and Belfort counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Belfort.
Martins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Belfort is looking to advance position but Martins has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Martins landing strikes from the mount and Belfort is in trouble!
Belfort is working to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Martins.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martins lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Martins prevents Belfort from getting the reversal.
Martins lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Belfort tries to hold on but Martins pushes him away.
Belfort tries to reverse the position but Martins maintains control.
Martins looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Belfort is rocked!
Belfort is looking to get to half guard.
Martins fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Oh Belfort is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort is working to get back to half guard.
Belfort seems to have got his legs back now.
Martins landing strikes from the mount and Belfort is in trouble!
A big strike lands for Martins! That's really hurt Belfort and he's turned his back - Martins keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Martins jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Martins!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jim Beam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Ma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Beam might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hollywood Undead - Everywhere I Go. Ma is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: All Shall Perish- Wage Slave. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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186 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Beam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, William Ma!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beam closes the distance and pushes Ma back into the cage.
Ma looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beam lands a body shot.
Beam lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beam lands with a kick to the temple. Ma shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Beam gets a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Beam obliges.
Ma prevents a takedown attempt there.
Beam breaks the clinch.
Beam closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beam.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Beam manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beam lands a big right hand that sends Ma crashing to the mat! Beam stays standing though and waves Ma back to his feet!
It looks like William Ma has been cut.
Jim Beam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beam forces Ma back against the cage and clinches.
Ma prevents the takedown attempt.
Beam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beam fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beam tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beam tries to clinch up.
Ma avoids the head kick by Beam.
Ma doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Beam makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beam tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ma swats away the attempt to clinch by Beam.
Oooooh!!! Beam has knocked Ma down with a huge combo! Beam steps away and waves a wobbly Ma back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Beam lands a big head kick that sends Ma tumbling to the mat! Beam takes a step backwards and waves Ma back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Beam and Ma are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Beam throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Ma into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Beam knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jim Beam!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spandex Rex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Master comes to the cage accompanied by Scars. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Master!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Spandex Rex!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rex checks a leg kick.
Rex throws a right hand that misses
and Master counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Rex fails to land.
Master throws a punch but it's blocked by Rex.
Rex misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rex.
A head punch on the inside from Rex fails to land.
A short uppercut from Master.
Rex is working Master over against the cage.
A short right from Master.
Rex misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rex.
Master's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rex decides to pull guard.
Rex manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rex looking to ground and pound but Master is blocking nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rex putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Master is bucking up trying to escape but Rex cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rex raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex lands a big elbow.
Master tries to hold on but Rex pushes him away.
Master wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rex.
Rex lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rex throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rex lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Master hang on?
Rex lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Master hang on?
Rex sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rex postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Master looks a forlorn figure.
Rex lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Master hang on?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Rex! Master is hurt baaadly! Rex is firing away with more strikes - Master is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spandex Rex!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Average (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy has chosen I shot the Sheriff as his entrance music. Ray Hardy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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145 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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Aaron Average!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Hardy!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Average takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hardy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Average jumps guard but Hardy stands there with Average around his waist. Average gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hardy gets underhooks to prevent Average's takedown attempt.
Hardy scores a nice knee to the body.
Hardy trying to stall but Average improves his position.
Hardy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Average takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Aaron Average has been cut.
Hardy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Average goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hardy prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Average. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Average is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hardy landing knees to the head.
Hardy lands a knee to the head.
Hardy gets through Average's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Hardy.
Hardy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hardy stalling against the cage.
Hardy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy lands with a light punch inside.
Hardy scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Hardy.
Average tries to pull guard but Hardy won't allow it.
Hardy gets underhooks to prevent Average's takedown attempt.
Average is breathing heavily.
Hardy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short left from Hardy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hardy scores with a knee to the head.
Hardy lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hardy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Average fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Average throws a head punch that misses.
Hardy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Average up against the cage.
Hardy connects with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Hardy.
Hardy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Average blocks it with crossed arms.
Hardy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Average's defenses.
Hardy tries a knee to the head but Average blocks it.
Hardy lands a damaging elbow.
Hardy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Average takes a knee to the side of the body.
Average looking for a takedown.
Hardy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Average backwards.
Hardy prevents the takedown attempt.
Hardy lands a hook that snaps the head of Average backwards.
Hardy connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hardy.
A knee to the head by Hardy.
Hardy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Average takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hardy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Average's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hardy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hardy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Average has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hardy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Average in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy scores with a shot to the side of Average's head.
Hardy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Averages head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hardy obliges.
A right hand to the body from Hardy.
Hardy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hardy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hardy lands with a right to the head.
Hardy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hardy with a knee to the head.
Hardy lands an elbow just above Average 's eye.
Hardy lands a shoulder strike.
Hardy lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Hardy.
Hardy works on Average's body with a couple of short punches.
Hardy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Average's face.
A short right from Hardy.
Hardy misses with a knee strike.
Average is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hardy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hardy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is working Average over against the cage.
A short left from Hardy.
Hardy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hardy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A knee to the head by Hardy.
Hardy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hardy lands with a short shot to the head.
Hardy landing knees to the body.
Hardy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hardy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hardy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Average in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hardy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hardy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hardy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hardy lands an elbow inside.
Hardy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Average.
Hardy lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hardy.
Knees to the body from Hardy.
Hardy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hardy with a knee to the head.
Hardy lands an elbow inside that Average shrugs off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Hardy.
Hardy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hardy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hardy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knees to the body from Hardy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hardy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hardy looking to stall.
Hardy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hardy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hardy landing knees to the head.
Average tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Average fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Average has Hardy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hardy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hardy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hardy landing knees to the head.
Hardy with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short left from Hardy.
Hardy lands a left hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hardy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hardy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Hardy.
Hardy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Hardy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Average's cut.
That's time! Average's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hardy. That's going to slow Average down.
No luck for Average with that takedown attempt.
Hardy throws a leg kick which misses Average's front leg but catches the back leg as Average tries to avoid it.
Hardy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Average.
Hardy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Average's sensitive parts.
Hardy forces Average back against the cage and clinches.
Hardy lands an elbow that stopped Average in his tracks for a moment.
A knee to the head by Hardy.
Average has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hardy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hardy landing knees to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Average is trying to trip Hardy. He has hold of a leg but Hardy is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Average persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Average might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hardy has his feet on Average's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Average takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hardy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy lands with an overhand left.
Hardy moves into range and clinches up with Average.
Hardy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Average backwards.
Hardy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Average has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hardy is trying to keep an underhook but Average manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Average is just content to waste time from the top position. Hardy takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Average won't allow Hardy to get back to his feet.
Hardy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Average working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hardy pushes Average off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hardy pushes Average off looking to stand but Average dives back in and keeps control.
Average is looking to advance position but Hardy won't allow it.
Average is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hardy is just riding it out for now. Average eventually gives up the hold.
Hardy is trying to stand up here but Average is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is trying to control but can't.
Average 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.
Hardy keeps control of the position for the meantime.
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.
Hardy wants to get back to full guard.
Hardy trying to hold on to Average's head to control him but Average postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Average is looking for a kimura here.
Hardy is trying to stand.
Average is trying to control the action in half guard but Hardy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ray Hardy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aaron Average's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hardy cracks Average with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hardy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hardy moves into the clinch successfully.
Hardy avoiding damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hardy.
A knee to the head by Hardy.
Average fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hardy stalling in the clinch but Average improves position.
Hardy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the head but Average blocks with his arms.
Hardy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hardy with a knee to the head.
Hardy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Averages head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Average as Hardy tries to tie him up.
Hardy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hardy misses with an elbow strike.
Average tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hardy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Average wants the takedown. Hardy is fighting it off but Average persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hardy's guard against the cage.
Average drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hardy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Average has Hardy in his guard.
Hardy wants to pass the guard but Average is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average is trying to keep Hardy in close.
Average looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hardy 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.
Average keeping full guard, as Hardy tries to pass.
Hardy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ray Hardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Hardy is trying to control the action in half guard but Average is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hardy. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Average is trying to maintain the position but Hardy is very close to passing his half guard.
Hardy tries to pass to full mount but Average defends it.
Average has a hand on Hardy's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hardy takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hardy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Average is desperately trying to improve his position but Hardy has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Average is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hardy controlling from mount.
Average can't escape the position.
Hardy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Average is looking to escape.
Average keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hardy trying to control but Average is having none of it.
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.
Average is in all sorts of trouble here.
Average is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hardy controlling from mount.
Hardy looking to control but Average is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aaron Average has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Average tries to hold on but Hardy postures up.
Hardy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Average sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Hardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hardy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Hardy!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Hais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hais comes into the arena with Time to Say Goodbye by Bocelli & Brightman blaring out of the sound system. Machine has chosen Stupid KId as his entrance music. Vladimir Hais has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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140 lbs
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147 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Vladimir Hais!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Machine!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hais closes the distance but Machine moves to the side
and Machine decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hais's guard.
Hais is looking for a triangle here but Machine uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hais tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Machine wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Machine prevents Hais from escaping the position.
Machine looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hais regains half guard.
Hais wants to get back to his feet.
Hais manages to get to full guard.
Machine has gone for a leg lock! Hais slips out almost immediately though and dives into Machine's guard.
Hais will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Machine is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hais advances position into side control!
Hais tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hais has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Machine is trying to control Hais's posture but Hais avoids it.
Machine is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hais has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two 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.
Machine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hais tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hais sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Machine is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Machine is not content to let Hais control the position.
Machine wants to control but Hais postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hais landing a few strikes.
Hais has hold of Machine's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Machine tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hais cranks the arm and Machine screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Machine, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Vladimir Hais!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coco Bongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titanic Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt has chosen Lose Yourself as his entrance music. Coco Bongo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Titanic Hunt's chin.
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20
273 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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300 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Coco Bongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Titanic Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bongo misses with a takedown attempt
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Coco Bongo has been cut.
Titanic Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt throws a jab when Bongo was well out of range.
Bongo misses with a double jab
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Bongo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bongo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coco Bongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt lands a head shot.
Coco Bongo's cut is getting worse.
A big left from Hunt misses.
Bongo moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Bongo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Hunt misses.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Bongo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Coco Bongo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bongo. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hunt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bongo momentarily.
Bongo with a poor takedown
and Hunt counters with a three punch combo that has Bongo backing up. Bongo nods at Hunt to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bongo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bongo is breathing heavily.
Hunt lands a nice hook to Bongo's body. Bongo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hunt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jeez, Coco Bongo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bongo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Hunt! Bongo is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Titanic Hunt!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gronk Groenhud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Marsden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Groenhud comes to the cage accompanied by Sometime Lonely by Kelly Chen. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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135 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Gronk Groenhud!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Marsden!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Groenhud does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Groenhud swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marsden blocks the body kick.
Groenhud throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marsden counters with a head kick that drops Groenhud to the mat! Groenhud scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Groenhud is rocked!
Groenhud takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oh Groenhud is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marsden misses with a head kick.
Groenhud seems to have got his legs back now.
Marsden lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Groenhud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Groenhud misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Marsden.
Groenhud really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Marsden moves out of range as Groenhud strikes.
Marsden is looking to slow Groenhud down with leg kicks.
Groenhud shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marsden counters with a slapping leg kick.
Groenhud is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marsden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Groenhud misses with a double jab
and Marsden counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marsden shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Groenhud eats them both and turns towards Marsden to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groenhud throws a body kick that misses.
Groenhud throws a head kick that misses.
Marsden scores with the left hand. Groenhud knows he should have avoided that one.
Groenhud ducks under a wild hook from Marsden.
Marsden connects with a nice looking jab.
Marsden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Groenhud gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Marsden gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Groenhud is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Marsden! Mike Marsden retains his bantamweight title!
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