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Bloodsport 95: Strikeforce PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Wrzeszczycki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrzej Wrzeszczycki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodney Pearson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Wrzeszczycki.
Wrzeszczycki clinches up with Pearson and pushes him back against the cage.
Wrzeszczycki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Pearson or perhaps it was just good defense by Wrzeszczycki which made him look bad.
Pearson shoots in for a takedown but Wrzeszczycki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pearson wants to clinch
and Wrzeszczycki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Wrzeszczycki.
Pearson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Andrzej Wrzeszczycki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodney Pearson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wrzeszczycki circles away quickly and effectively.
Wrzeszczycki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wrzeszczycki trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pearson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wrzeszczycki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pearson won't allow Wrzeszczycki to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wrzeszczycki throws a nice looking combination but Pearson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wrzeszczycki scores with a head kick. Pearson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Andrzej Wrzeszczycki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pearson takes one to the side of the head.
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!
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wrzeszczycki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pearson rushes Wrzeszczycki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pearson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pearson wants to break free but Wrzeszczycki has control.
Pearson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wrzeszczycki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrzeszczycki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pearson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wrzeszczycki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wrzeszczycki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pearson tries a knee to the head but Wrzeszczycki blocks it.
Wrzeszczycki connects with a knee to the head.
Wrzeszczycki manages to break the clinch.
Wrzeszczycki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pearson looks gassed!
Wrzeszczycki jabs Pearson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrzeszczycki lands a big head kick that sends Pearson tumbling to the mat! Wrzeszczycki takes a step backwards and waves Pearson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Pearson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wrzeszczycki drops Pearson with a straight right hand, right on the button! Wrzeszczycki follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrzej Wrzeszczycki!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bai Sistjierten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris comes to the cage accompanied by Space Bound. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
14 - 8 - 1 |
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175 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Jerome Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Bai Sistjierten!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Sistjierten.
It looks like Jerome Harris has been cut.
Harris shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sistjierten defends it nicely.
Sistjierten lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sistjierten fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harris, pushing him back against the cage.
Harris is trying to trip Sistjierten. He has hold of a leg but Sistjierten is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Harris persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sistjierten has his foot on Harris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harris works his way back into a safe position though.
Sistjierten looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sistjierten has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Harris off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sistjierten is looking to clinch but Harris is avoiding it.
Sistjierten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sistjierten is looking to clinch.
A jab from Sistjierten does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sistjierten gets caught napping as Harris dives in and scores a takedown. Sistjierten manages to retain guard.
Harris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sistjierten has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harris has managed to get both his arms back between Sistjierten's legs - danger averted.
Harris won't allow Sistjierten to get back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sistjierten is on top in guard.
Harris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sistjierten.
Sistjierten connects with a couple of short punches.
Sistjierten prevents Harris from getting back to his feet.
Sistjierten landing some decent shots from guard.
Harris wants to stand up but Sistjierten is controlling him.
Sistjierten throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sistjierten thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sistjierten won't allow Harris to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Harris manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sistjierten throws a series of punches but Harris avoids them all with ease.
Bai Sistjierten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sistjierten tries to clinch there but Harris circles away.
Sistjierten closes the distance and clinches.
Sistjierten wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harris drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short body shot lands from Sistjierten as the two fighters clinch.
Sistjierten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harris's elbow.
Sistjierten manages to break the clinch.
Sistjierten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sistjierten tries to close the distance and clinch but Harris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harris shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sistjierten pinned against the cage. Sistjierten gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sistjierten throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harris dodges the punch combination from Sistjierten.
Sistjierten has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harris pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sistjierten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Sistjierten.
Sistjierten falls off balance throwing a combination
and Harris counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sistjierten!
Sistjierten keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sistjierten defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Harris.
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.
Sistjierten is trying desperately to improve position.
Sistjierten tries to improve his position but Harris has taken his back! Harris has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Sistjierten tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Harris pushes Sistjierten away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jerome Harris!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudi Dassler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dassler comes to the cage accompanied by Ticon - The Programmer. This should be a great matchup!
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269 lbs
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230 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rudi Dassler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren Payne!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne tries to clinch but Dassler moves out of range.
Payne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dassler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dassler stuffs the takedown.
Dassler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Payne's half guard.
Payne avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dassler.
Payne is defending against the submission attempts here by Dassler.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dassler is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Payne is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rudi Dassler!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hellson Ballswick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akihito Tatsuhiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tatsuhiko's choice of entrance music: Save Yourself. Hellson Ballswick had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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168 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Hellson Ballswick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Akihito Tatsuhiko!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatsuhiko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ballswick eats them both and turns towards Tatsuhiko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tatsuhiko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ballswick blocks a leg kick.
Ballswick throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tatsuhiko tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ballswick is in Tatsuhiko's guard.
Ballswick with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ballswick gets to his feet. Tatsuhiko looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tatsuhiko misses with the combination.
Ballswick fails with the takedown.
Ballswick lands a lovely overhand right.
Tatsuhiko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballswick wants to control but Tatsuhiko is keeping busy.
Ballswick scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Tatsuhiko manages to mount him!
Tatsuhiko looking to finish Ballswick with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ballswick!
Ballswick 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.
Tatsuhiko is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ballswick to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ballswick shrugs it off.
Ballswick takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ballswick working to try and regain half guard.
Tatsuhiko working for a submission but Ballswick is keeping him at bay.
Tatsuhiko wants to take his opponent's back but Ballswick doesn't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatsuhiko get's back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ballswick is trying to control Tatsuhiko's posture but Tatsuhiko avoids it.
Ballswick is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tatsuhiko asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ballswick is looking for a sweep.
Tatsuhiko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tatsuhiko tries for a kimura but Ballswick is defending well.
Ballswick wants to control but Tatsuhiko postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko swings around for an armbar but Ballswick sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tatsuhiko's guard.
Ballswick thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ballswick's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ballswick pushes down on Tatsuhiko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ballswick is trying to control the action in half guard but Tatsuhiko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tatsuhiko trying to control but Ballswick postures up.
Ballswick is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ballswick is working for a kimura but Tatsuhiko is defending it quite comfortably.
Tatsuhiko is looking for a sweep. Ballswick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballswick is working for a submission of some sort.
Tatsuhiko is pressing down on Ballswick's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ballswick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ballswick controls from within his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatsuhiko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akihito Tatsuhiko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ballswick darts in and clinches Tatsuhiko up against the cage.
Tatsuhiko gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ballswick actively working from the bottom here.
Tatsuhiko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ballswick's head.
Ballswick slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tatsuhiko trying to control but Ballswick is working from the bottom.
Tatsuhiko looking to sit in guard and control but Ballswick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ballswick cracks Tatsuhiko with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballswick wants to control from the top but Tatsuhiko keeps moving.
Tatsuhiko looking for a sweep. Not yet Tatsuhiko, not yet.
Ballswick gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ballswick closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tatsuhiko quickly recovers to half guard.
Ballswick trying to control the action but Tatsuhiko is working from the bottom.
Tatsuhiko manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ballswick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tatsuhiko as he jumps to the side.
Ballswick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballswick changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tatsuhiko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ballswick is trying to defend but Tatsuhiko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ground and pound from Tatsuhiko.
Ballswick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tatsuhiko pulls his head out easily.
Tatsuhiko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tatsuhiko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tatsuhiko is looking for a kimura but Ballswick is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tatsuhiko to get the leverage.
Tatsuhiko is breathing heavily.
Ballswick is defending against the submission attempts here by Tatsuhiko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballswick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tatsuhiko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tatsuhiko is working for a kimura but Ballswick is defending it quite comfortably.
Ballswick moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tatsuhiko postures up.
Ballswick pushes Tatsuhiko off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ballswick shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Ballswick misses.
Tatsuhiko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ballswick was covering up waiting for the punch and Tatsuhiko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ballswick has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tatsuhiko is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ballswick.
Tatsuhiko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ballswick, who protects the arm well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ballswick wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Akihito Tatsuhiko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ballswick moves out of range of the body kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tatsuhiko wants to stall.
Tatsuhiko manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Ballswick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ballswick looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tatsuhiko is fending him off so far but Ballswick persists. Nope, Tatsuhiko circles away and we're back to standing.
Ballswick throws a series of punches but Tatsuhiko moves out of range.
Ballswick checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko throws a series of punches but Ballswick avoids them all with ease.
Tatsuhiko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ballswick was covering up waiting for the punch and Tatsuhiko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ballswick working for a triangle but Tatsuhiko defends it easily.
Tatsuhiko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ballswick is keeping the position for now.
Ballswick has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tatsuhiko off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ballswick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballswick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tatsuhiko manages to avoid it.
Ballswick throws out a loose jab but Tatsuhiko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tatsuhiko forces Ballswick back against the cage and clinches.
Ballswick wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hellson Ballswick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tatsuhiko stops a takedown attempt from Ballswick.
Tatsuhiko is pressed up against the cage. Ballswick has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tatsuhiko down to the mat. Tatsuhiko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left and a right from Tatsuhiko both land. Nice combination.
Ballswick fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tatsuhiko is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ballswick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ballswick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ballswick keeping moving, preventing Tatsuhiko from controlling successfully.
Tatsuhiko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tatsuhiko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ballswick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tatsuhiko has managed to get both his arms back between Ballswick's legs - danger averted.
Tatsuhiko tries to free his leg and advance position but Ballswick is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko stands and throws Ballswick's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Akihito Tatsuhiko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tatsuhiko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tatsuhiko stands up and we're back to a striking position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tatsuhiko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Tatsuhiko does no damage.
Tatsuhiko defending well as Ballswick loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akihito Tatsuhiko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tatsuhiko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Akihito Tatsuhiko!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Akihito Tatsuhiko!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Akihito Tatsuhiko!
Akihito Tatsuhiko wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Terry Sprockit Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis has chosen DMX - Aint No Sunshine as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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135 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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134 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Sprockit Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Gray Davis!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sprockit Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Davis defends it nicely.
That kick from Davis tenderised Sprockit Jr's leg. Sprockit Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sprockit Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Davis as he jumps to the side.
Davis looking to score a takedown here. Sprockit Jr is defending well but Davis drives through and ends up in Sprockit Jr's guard.
Davis gets to his feet. Sprockit Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Davis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sprockit Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprockit Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sprockit Jr.
Sprockit Jr throws his legs up looking for a submission but Davis uses it to pass to side control.
Davis decides to stand back up. Davis steps back and let's Sprockit Jr get back to his feet.
Davis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Davis tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Sprockit Jr.
Sprockit Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Sprockit Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sprockit Jr trying to hold on to Davis's head to control him but Davis postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sprockit Jr keeps working.
Davis decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis just misses with a punch to the body.
Davis jabs Sprockit Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sprockit Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Davis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sprockit Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Davis stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Sprockit Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis slaps away a takedown attempt from Sprockit Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sprockit Jr misses with a takedown
and Davis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Davis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Davis misses with a double jab.
Davis 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.
Sprockit Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Davis defends it easily.
Sprockit Jr wants to get back to his feet but Davis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sprockit Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sprockit Jr is looking for a triangle but Davis pushes his legs off easily.
Davis wants to control from the top but Sprockit Jr keeps moving.
Sprockit Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Davis defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis trying to control but Sprockit Jr is working from the bottom.
Davis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Davis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sprockit Jr, up you get!
Davis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sprockit Jr sprawls well initially but Davis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Davis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Davis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Davis decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sprockit Jr to his feet.
Davis throws a head kick that Sprockit Jr semi-blocks.
Sprockit Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Davis scores with a jab to the body.
Davis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sprockit Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Davis is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprockit Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Davis wants to control from the top but Sprockit Jr keeps moving.
Davis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sprockit Jr, up you get!
Sprockit Jr tries to sprawl but Davis drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Davis is trying to control. Sprockit Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Davis controlling the action here.
Davis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Davis stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Davis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gray Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Davis thuds a left hand into Sprockit Jr's body.
Sprockit Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Davis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sprockit Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Davis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Davis throws a body punch but Sprockit Jr moves out of range.
Davis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sprockit Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sprockit Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sprockit Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sprockit Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sprockit Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gray Davis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Davis stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Davis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sprockit Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Davis is in Sprockit Jr's guard.
Sprockit Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Davis.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Sprockit Jr is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sprockit Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Davis has managed to get both his arms back between Sprockit Jr's legs - danger averted.
Davis throwing strikes but missing.
Davis advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sprockit Jr is working to avoid the ground and pound but Davis connects with a decent elbow.
Davis stands up and beckons Sprockit Jr to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Davis.
Davis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sprockit Jr dodges the punch combination from Davis.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sprockit Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Davis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Davis works Sprockit Jr's body with a nice hook.
Sprockit Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Davis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sprockit Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Davis counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Davis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sprockit Jr on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sprockit Jr is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Sprockit Jr is just out of range.
Davis scores with a nice right hand.
Sprockit Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Davis counters with a straight right hand.
Davis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Davis throws a body punch but Sprockit Jr moves out of range.
Davis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sprockit Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Davis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis throws a body kick that misses.
Davis scores with a one two! Sprockit Jr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Sprockit Jr.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sprockit Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Davis!
Well,Sprockit Jr is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprockit Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sprockit Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sprockit Jr. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Davis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sprockit Jr on the side of the head.
Sprockit Jr avoids the body shot from Davis.
Davis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sprockit Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Sprockit Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis stands up out of the half guard.
Davis throws a body punch but Sprockit Jr moves out of range.
Davis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gray Davis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sprockit Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Sprockit Jr is tightening it up a little... Davis has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Davis reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Davis taps out! nice BJJ there by Sprockit Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Terry Sprockit Jr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Boris Brejcha - Openminded. Smith has chosen In The Morning as his entrance music. Michael Smith told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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212 lbs
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224 lbs
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Smith!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie with a poor takedown
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Smith quickly recovers to half guard.
Gracie is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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!
Smith kicks Gracie off and gets back to his feet.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gracie thinking.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Smith's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smith duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gracie walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Gracie's head back.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Ricardo Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Smith catches Gracie right on the button with a cross.
Gracie moves to clinch but Smith breaks away
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Smith just leaning against Gracie, taking a breather.
Smith tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Smith cracks Gracie with a nice body shot.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Smith.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Smith cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.
Smith throws a monster overhand right that drops Gracie! Smith follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robert Eins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Heart of a Champion as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
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140 lbs
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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
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Eins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Eins.
Eins stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Eins throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Eins misses with a lunging right hand
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Eins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Eins throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Eins.
Eins throws an off balance right hand
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Robert Eins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eins thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eins ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Eins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gracie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Eins's guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Eins keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Royce Gracie wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gracie digs a good body shot into Eins's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Eins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice leg kick lands there from Eins.
Gracie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Eins quickly recovers to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gracie seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Eins is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Royce Gracie!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kimo Leonardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DepaC Pakamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonardo's entrance music is Amazing. A fine choice. Kimo Leonardo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to DepaC Pakamara's chin.
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155 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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kimo Leonardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, DepaC Pakamara!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonardo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pakamara avoids it really well and circles away.
Leonardo throws a right and a left that Pakamara avoids nicely.
Pakamara throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Leonardo was covering up waiting for the punch and Pakamara finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Leonardo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pakamara passes into half guard.
Leonardo wants to get back to full guard.
Leonardo has hold of Pakamara's hands but Pakamara slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pakamara lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pakamara has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Leonardo defend it? Pakamara steps over the head and cranks it - Leonardo is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Pakamara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). DepaC Pakamara!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Quick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quick comes to the cage accompanied by Indestructible, by Disturbed. Silva has chosen Thunderstruck by AC/DC as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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181 lbs
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186 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Quick!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Andy Silva!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Quick.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Quick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Quick.
Silva scores with a hook to the body. Quick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Quick.
Quick fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva wants to stall.
Quick has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Quick pulls guard.
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.
Quick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Quick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quick being controlled here, momentarily.
Silva lying in Quick's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Quick decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Silva taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Quick!
Nick Quick retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sepp Maier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maier's entrance music is Apaga mas não bate. A fine choice. Dixon has chosen The Clash - I Fought The Law as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Sepp Maier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Dixon!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon fails with a takedown attempt.
Dixon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A lazy left from Dixon finds it's target.
Maier has a takedown stuffed.
Maier tries to close the distance and clinch but Dixon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maier tries to clinch but Dixon is having none of it.
Maier closes the distance and clinches up with Dixon, looking for a takedown. Maier pushes Dixon against the cage but Dixon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dixon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dixon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dixon stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Maier checks a low kick from Dixon.
Maier shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Maier showed some decent athleticism there.
Dixon is in trouble now - Maier has advanced to mount!
Dixon wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maier with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dixon tries to lock up and control but Maier gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maier fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Maier sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Maier misses with a head shot.
Dixon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dixon tries to lock up and control but Maier gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dixon holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Maier tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Maier is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dixon is surviving well by controlling Maier's body position as best he can.
Dixon squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Maier looking to secure an arm triangle but Dixon defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dixon is trying to stand.
Maier is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dixon defends it well.
Dixon wants to get back to his feet.
Dixon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maier looking to pass the guard.
Dixon can't keep his opponent in guard - Maier advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dixon has hold of Maier's hands but Maier slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dixon wants to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maier wants to work for an arm triangle but Dixon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maier working over Dixon with some ground and pound. Dixon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon is pressing down on Maier's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dixon is looking to stand up but Maier isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maier postures up in Dixon's guard and throws a big left but Dixon blocks it.
Maier stands and throws Dixon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Maier tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maier has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sepp Maier dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Maier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dixon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dixon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Maier walks into a straight right hand from Dixon.
Dixon stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dixon.
Maier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dixon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maier with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dixon counters with a three punch combo that has Maier backing up. Maier nods at Dixon to acknowledge the strikes.
Maier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dixon's waist but Dixon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maier off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sepp Maier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maier shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dixon defends it nicely.
Maier shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dixon defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dixon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dixon scores with a jab.
Dixon wants to clinch up but Maier keeps it at a distance.
Dixon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maier circles away.
Dixon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon stalling in the clinch but Maier improves position.
A short right from Maier on the inside.
Dixon manages to break the clinch.
Maier is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dixon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dixon connects with an inside leg kick.
Maier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dixon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dixon circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dixon pulls guard successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maier tries to free his leg and advance position but Dixon is retaining full guard.
Maier postures up in Dixon's guard and throws a big left but Dixon blocks it.
Dixon looking for a guillotine here but Maier defends easily.
Maier drops back looking for a leg! Dixon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dixon manages to kick Maier off! Maier jumps back into Dixon's guard.
Maier won't allow Dixon to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maier slips nicely into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maier is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Dixon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Maier shoots in for a takedown but Dixon shows good takedown defense.
Maier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dixon sprawls well. Dixon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maier gets slowly back to his feet.
Maier moves in looking to clinch but Dixon pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dixon.
Maier misses with a takedown attempt
and Dixon counters with a body kick that stops Maier in his tracks momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sepp Maier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maier shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dixon defends it nicely.
Dixon fails to land with a series of punches.
Maier is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dixon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dixon's waist but Dixon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maier off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Maier as Dixon shoots in.
Maier tries for a takedown but Dixon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maier shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dixon defends it nicely.
Maier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dixon is fending him off so far but Maier persists. Nope, Dixon circles away and we're back to standing.
Dixon swinging wildly here.
Maier avoids the head kick by Dixon.
Maier shoots in but Dixon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maier tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dixon swivels and escapes.
Dixon takes the fight into the clinch.
Maier tries to pull guard but Dixon won't allow it.
Maier has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dixon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dixon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maier avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dixon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dixon lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dixon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dixon decides to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon cracks Maier with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dixon is looking to slow Maier down with leg kicks.
Sepp Maier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maier moves in looking to clinch but Dixon pushes him off.
Maier shoots in but Dixon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maier dodges the punch combination from Dixon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Dixon really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dixon wants to clinch.
Dixon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maier, pushing him back against the cage.
Maier is working for takedown but Dixon is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maier is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dixon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peter Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon tries to bum rush Maier with a series of wild strikes but Maier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maier tries to clinch up.
Peter Dixon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maier.
Dixon throws a series of punches but Maier avoids them all with ease.
Maier shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dixon defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sepp Maier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dixon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dixon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dixon but Dixon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horrible takedown by Dixon or perhaps it was just good defense by Maier which made him look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maier is defended easily by Dixon.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maier is defended easily by Dixon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon tries to clinch up.
Dixon dives in and grabs Maier's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maier pushes down on Dixon's head and hops out.
Maier shoots in and drives through. Dixon sprawls well.
Dixon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dixon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maier defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dixon.
Maier with a poor takedown
and Dixon counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Maier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dixon's waist but Dixon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maier off to one side.
Dixon clinches up with Maier and pushes him back against the cage.
Maier tries to score a body lock takedown but Dixon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dixon breaks the clinch.
Maier shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dixon defends it nicely.
Dixon looks to throw the jab but Maier is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Dixon dominated that fourth round.
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!
Maier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dixon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dixon breaks from the clinch.
Maier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dixon but Dixon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maier tries for a takedown but Dixon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sepp Maier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dixon moves in looking to clinch but Maier pushes him off.
Maier on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dixon slaps away a takedown attempt from Maier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maier decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dixon's guard.
Dixon wants to stand up but Maier is controlling him.
Maier stopping the sweep attempt from Dixon.
Maier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dixon has his feet on Maier's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Dixon throws a head kick but Maier moves out of range.
Maier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dixon is fending him off so far but Maier persists. Nope, Dixon circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maier to the ground. Dixon is now in Maier's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dixon stopping the sweep attempt from Maier.
Maier lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dixon!
Maier has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dixon's face.
Maier prevents Dixon from getting the reversal.
Dixon squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Dixon is desperately trying to improve his position but Maier has a good base and remains in mount.
Dixon is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Maier has hold of Dixon's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dixon manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Maier is landing with some decent strikes but Dixon is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maier looking to finish Dixon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dixon!
Maier is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dixon has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dixon!
Dixon stands up and waves to Maier to follow him.
Maier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dixon as he avoids it easily.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown but Maier shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throws a head kick but Maier moves out of range.
Maier closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dixon is looking for a sweep.
Maier throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dixon is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Maier is controlling him well.
Maier tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Maier 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.
Dixon wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maier has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dixon!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sepp Maier.
I think Dixon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Peter Dixon!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Peter Dixon!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Peter Dixon!
Peter Dixon wins by unanimous decision!
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