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MMAL 19: Aiming High PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gennaro Gatusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Alvarado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gennaro Gatusso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Alvarado!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatusso fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Alvarado misses the target.
Alvarado getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alvarado misses with the combination.
A punch lands to the side of Gatusso 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alvarado throws a right hand that misses
and Gatusso counters with a nice double leg into side control. Alvarado won't be happy with that.
Alvarado gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Gatusso takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Gatusso thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarado wants to get back to his feet.
Gatusso sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Alvarado taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gennaro Gatusso!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dj Tiongson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Global Global (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dj Tiongson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Global Global!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tiongson enables Global to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tiongson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tiongson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Global controls the pace.
Global forces his way into half guard.
Global content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Global wants to free his trapped foot but Tiongson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Global is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Global wants to pass the guard but Tiongson is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Global Global hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Tiongson moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Global lands a takedown into guard.
Global wants to pass the guard but Tiongson is keeping the position.
Global is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tiongson is trying to keep Global in close.
Tiongson looking for a sweep. Not yet Tiongson, not yet.
Global engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Global looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Global slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Global stands and throws Tiongson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Global is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tiongson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Global is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tiongson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Global just content to control the position.
Global lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tiongson down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiongson is being controlled here.
Tiongson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Global slows the pace down in half guard.
Global is pressing down on Tiongson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tiongson is holding on for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Global is controlling the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Global Global wasn't active enough on the ground.
Global will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiongson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tiongson stalling in the clinch but Global improves position.
Global has Tiongson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tiongson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Global has Tiongson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tiongson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dj Tiongson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Global Global.
Global goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tiongson prevents it.
Tiongson jumps guard.
Tiongson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Tiongson is looking to stand up but Global isn't so interested in that idea.
Global controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Global pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tiongson is keeping the position for now.
Tiongson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Global Global dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tiongson clinches up against the cage.
Global is trying to trip Tiongson. He has hold of a leg but Tiongson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Global persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Global seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Global pushing down on Tiongson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Global Global has got the better of the ground game so far.
Global takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Global works his way into side control.
Tiongson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Global works his way to full guard. Good work.
Global manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tiongson manages to get himself to full guard.
Global controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Global working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tiongson's head.
Global scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Global content to stall in guard here.
Tiongson is trying to keep Global in close.
Global postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tiongson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Global slips nicely into half guard.
Global is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Global is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tiongson defends it well.
Global is looking for a kimura here.
Tiongson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Global is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Global thows a huge punch but Tiongson dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Global looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Global blocks the strikes from Tiongson.
Ground and pound from Global.
Global is working for a kimura but Tiongson is defending it quite comfortably.
Tiongson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tiongson is in trouble now - Global has advanced to mount!
Global is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Global controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Global with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Global has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Tiongson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Global Global!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rj Paned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Sotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberto Sotto has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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205 lbs
2 - 3 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rj Paned!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Roberto Sotto!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sotto lands a front kick.
Sotto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paned's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sotto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Paned scrambles back to his feet.
Sotto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Paned.
Paned is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sotto looks to land a combination but Paned avoids it well.
Sotto cracks Paned with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sotto has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Paned to stand back up!
Paned is rocked!
It looks like Rj Paned has been cut.
A head kick by Sotto - that's a beauty! Paned is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Sotto can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Roberto Sotto!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shady Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Pump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
2 - 3 - 1 |
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300 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Shady Marshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Pump!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Marshall does it's job there.
It looks like Big Pump has been cut.
Pump misses with a double jab.
Pump connects with an inside leg kick.
Pump walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall staying out of range there.
Pump throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pump throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marshall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marshall misses with an uppercut.
Pump walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pump throws a body punch but Marshall moves out of range.
Marshall jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pump is rocked!
Marshall throws a nice looking combination but Pump bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pump misses with a double jab.
Marshall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pump.
Pump uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marshall.
Pump swinging wildly here.
Pump looks gassed!
Marshall goes for a small jab and connects. Now Marshall goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Pump stumbles back but Marshall runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Pump to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Pump will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shady Marshall!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and London Saint James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saint James comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rocky Road To Dublin kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Vitor Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitor Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, London Saint James!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint James looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Saint James fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saint James.
Saint James throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saint James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva gets to his feet - Saint James follows without any prompting.
Silva fails with the takedown
and Saint James counters by clinching up.
Saint James is trying to break the clinch but Silva is controlling him.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Silva shoots and misses
letting Saint James counter with a right hand.
It looks like Vitor Silva has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Saint James counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saint James working the ground and pound from side control.
Saint James lands some shots froms side control.
Silva takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint James looking to control but instead Silva has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Silva connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Saint James is taking a breather. Silva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Saint James throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva taking some punishment here, with Saint James in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Saint James connects with a nice short shot to Silva's temple.
Saint James is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Saint James performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Saint James wants to stand up but Silva has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint James scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Saint James tries to stand and escape but Silva actually recovers to full guard.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Saint James is having none of it.
Saint James must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Saint James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saint James won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
Silva throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saint James lands a couple of digs.
Saint James thows a big elbow that misses.
Saint James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saint James keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Silva's head.
Saint James trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Saint James is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saint James looking to pass the guard.
Saint James lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
London Saint James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitor Silva's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Saint James.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Saint James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vitor Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silva fails with the takedown
and Saint James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saint James throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Saint James misses with a series of wild punches.
Saint James throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Saint James clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Saint James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Saint James wants to break free but Silva has control.
Saint James presses Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saint James is trying to break the clinch but Silva is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saint James wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saint James managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Saint James blocks the elbow strike.
Saint James has had enough of the clinch but Silva keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva has Saint James pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saint James manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Saint James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right handed body shot lands from Saint James.
Saint James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Saint James's efforts to push away.
Saint James working hard to break the clinch.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Saint James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saint James tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Saint James takes an elbow to the forehead.
Saint James is trying to break the clinch but Silva is controlling him.
Saint James stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
A frustrated look appears on Saint James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Saint James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva fails with the takedown
and Saint James counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Saint James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Saint James misses with a jab, cross combination.
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.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Saint James manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Silva tries for a takedown but Saint James circles away easily
and Saint James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saint James throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Saint James swinging wildly here.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Saint James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saint James clinches.
Saint James tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Saint James wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Saint James in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Silva blocks a body shot from Saint James.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Saint James blocks with his arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saint James.
Silva has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Saint James uses from the top position.
Saint James prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.
Silva controls Saint James momentarily but Saint James frees himself.
Saint James is stalling in the full guard.
Saint James tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saint James manages to get himself to full guard.
Saint James scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saint James misses with the combination.
Saint James throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Saint James didn't expect that.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva thows a big elbow that misses.
Vitor Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.
Saint James tries to kick Silva off but Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vitor Silva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The crowd cheers as Saint James lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silva doesn't seem phased though.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Saint James scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silva in his tracks.
Saint James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Saint James didn't expect that.
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Saint James is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saint James manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Saint James's guard.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Saint James has wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Saint James holds on and takes a little breather.
Saint James is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saint James keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva chips away with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Saint James can do anything to dispel that myth.
Saint James 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.
Saint James thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Silva stands and throws Saint James's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Saint James is looking to reverse the position.
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silva tries for a kimura but Saint James is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saint James knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Saint James tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saint James can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva wants to control but Saint James is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint James tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silva has hold of Saint James's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Saint James seems comfortable defending it but Silva has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Saint James is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Saint James is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Silva couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vitor Silva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akbar Hussein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franco Mancini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franco Mancini will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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25
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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25
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Akbar Hussein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Franco Mancini!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mancini takes a swing at Hussein's ribcage but misses.
Mancini scores with a jab. Hussein acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hussein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mancini just misses with a punch to the body.
Hussein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mancini looks to score with a jab to the body but Hussein is just out of range.
Hussein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hussein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mancini misses with a series of wild punches.
Hussein fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hussein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mancini makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mancini jabs at Hussein's body.
Hussein is breathing heavily.
Mancini swings for the body but Hussein moves out of range.
Mancini is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hussein rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mancini.
Nice body punch from Mancini.
Mancini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mancini throws a combination. Hussein tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Mancini thows a body shot but no joy.
Mancini lands a slapping body shot.
Mancini jabs at Hussein's body.
Hussein blocks a head kick by Mancini.
Mancini misses with a body shot.
Mancini connects with a body shot.
Mancini thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mancini gets in close and tags Hussein with a short punch that almost sends Hussein to the mat! Oh Hussein is in big trouble! He turns his back on Mancini, trying to create some distance but Mancini rushes him, striking wildly and Hussein goes down! The referee tackles Mancini into the cage to end the fight! Mancini is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franco Mancini!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boomer Sooner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raymund Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee has chosen Love and Devotion as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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25
175 lbs
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25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Boomer Sooner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Raymund Lee!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sooner blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee throws a head kick that half lands.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lee. Sooner shrugs it off though.
Sooner shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lee's guard.
Lee wants to stand and escape but Sooner is having none of it.
Sooner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sooner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lee wants to stand up but Sooner is controlling him.
Sooner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sooner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sooner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sooner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sooner thows a big elbow that misses.
Sooner passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sooner.
Sooner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sooner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sooner thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.
Sooner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sooner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lee's head.
Sooner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sooner throwing shots but Lee is blocking nicely.
Sooner throwing shots but Lee is blocking nicely.
Sooner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sooner wants to work for an arm triangle but Lee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sooner.
Sooner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sooner thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.
Sooner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sooner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lee can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sooner 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.
Sooner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sooner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sooner thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.
Lee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sooner.
Sooner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sooner.
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.
Sooner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lee is not content to let Sooner control the position.
Lee tries to roll over but Sooner keeps him under control.
Lee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sooner.
Sooner 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.
Sooner thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.
Sooner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boomer Sooner 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.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sooner on the side of the head.
Lee throws a head kick that Sooner semi-blocks.
A nice combination there by Lee.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sooner scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sooner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sooner trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
Sooner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sooner 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.
Sooner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is looking to escape.
Lee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sooner stands up out of the half guard.
Lee lands a head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lee!
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Raymund Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sooner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side.
Lee scores with a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lee.
Lee lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sooner backs up against the cage.
Sooner takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lee lands with a slapping head kick.
Sooner takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Boomer Sooner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick from Lee lands but Sooner takes it in his stride.
Lee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sooner.
Lee lands a head kick. Sooner smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Lee lands with a slapping head kick.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lee throws a head kick that Sooner semi-blocks.
Lee scores with a nice body kick.
Lee lands a head kick!
Raymund Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee scores with a kick to the body.
Raymund Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
Lee lands a high kick!
Sooner takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lee lands with a nice combination. Sooner backs away looking to recover.
Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lee scores with a head kick. Sooner tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lee lands a head kick. Sooner smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lee lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lee throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick from Lee lands but Sooner takes it in his stride.
Lee fakes the leg kick and cracks Sooner in the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee lands a high kick!
Lee connects with a high kick.
Lee delivers a nice body kick.
Lee lands a head kick. Sooner smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymund Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Sooner will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lee tries to bum rush Sooner with a series of wild strikes but Sooner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee throws a head kick that half lands.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Lee.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lee!
Sooner sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lee slaps away a takedown attempt from Sooner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee lands a really nice looking cross but Sooner seems unphased.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee lands with a nice body kick.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Lee.
Lee displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sooner's head.
Sooner takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lee scores with a head kick. Sooner tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lee connects with a high kick.
Lee stalks Sooner and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sooner's face. Sooner staggers backwards, shaken.
Lee throws a one two combo.
Lee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sooner's head.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sooner's calf.
Lee delivers a nice body kick.
Lee delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lee throws a head kick that half lands.
Lee connects with a high kick.
Lee shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sooner eats them both and turns towards Lee to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sooner's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Lee.
Lee clobbers Sooner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sooner takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lee lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick from Lee lands but Sooner takes it in his stride.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lee. Sooner shrugs it off though.
A left lands for Lee.
Lee connects with a crisp jab.
Lee lands with a kick to the temple. Sooner shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lee throws a series of punches but Sooner avoids them all with ease.
Lee connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a nice head kick!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sooner crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lee - the referee stops the clock and Sooner gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lee. Sooner manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lee throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lee.
Lee lands with a kick to the temple. Sooner shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
Lee pushes Sooner away with a front kick.
Sooner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lee lands with a slapping head kick.
Sooner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
A right-left combo lands from Lee.
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lee lands a head kick!
Lee lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sooner eats them both and turns towards Lee to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Sooner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lee lands a head kick!
Sooner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sooner has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lee.
Sooner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee scores with a three punch combo!
Lee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sooner's head.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Lee connects with a high kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raymund Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lee 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raymund Lee!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexis Mandapat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Marquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Julio Marquez enters the cage!
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200 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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26
190 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexis Mandapat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Julio Marquez!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marquez misses with a jab to the body
enabling Mandapat to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Julio Marquez has been cut.
A punch combination from Marquez misses.
Marquez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marquez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marquez moves into range and clinches up with Mandapat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mandapat is trying to force a seperation but Marquez has the dominant position.
Marquez tries to score a body lock takedown but Mandapat shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marquez can't get the takedown.
Marquez has Mandapat pressed against the cage, preventing Mandapat from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mandapat gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marquez.
Alexis Mandapat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Marquez.
Marquez avoiding damage.
Mandapat is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marquez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marquez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mandapat's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mandapat.
Mandapat is trying to force a seperation but Marquez has the dominant position.
Mandapat is trying to break free.
Mandapat has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marquez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mandapat walks away with a smile on his face. Marquez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mandapat looks to land a left hand but Marquez moved out of range nicely.
Marquez digs a good body shot into Mandapat's ribs.
Mandapat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marquez falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Mandapat to counter with a crisp jab.
Marquez looks gassed!
Marquez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mandapat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mandapat throws a lazy right hand but Marquez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Mandapat misses its intended target.
Mandapat connects with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Julio Marquez's cut even more.
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!
Mandapat drops Marquez with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Marquez looks back up at him and smiles so Mandapat waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Marquez blocks a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Mandapat there.
The cut above Julio Marquez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mandapat drops Marquez with a big left hand! Marquez is injured, injured bad! Mandapat jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexis Mandapat!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clive Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxxi Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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285 lbs
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Clive Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Maxxi Moon!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Williams with that takedown attempt.
Williams walks into a left hand.
Williams shoots in for a double leg but Moon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moon leaves Williams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clive Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moon tries to avoid it but Williams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moon to the ground. Moon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice cross by Moon.
Williams really is a fat lump.
Williams looks for a takedown but Moon sprawls well.
Moon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Williams is rocked!
Clive Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Moon leaves Williams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Moon cracks Williams with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Williams falls to his knees and Moon doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxxi Moon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyril Salace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
185 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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190 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Bang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cyril Salace!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang swinging wildly here.
Bang lands with an overhand left.
Salace with a poor takedown
and Bang counters with an inside leg kick.
Salace shoots and misses
and Bang counters with a right hand to the body.
Salace takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A cross from Bang lands.
It looks like Cyril Salace has been cut.
Salace looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bang scores with a shot to the body.
Bang thumps Salace with a low kick.
Bang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ryan Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salace tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bang's corner calls for a 1-2. Bang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salace chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bang can pounce on him.
Bang lands a nice looking body shot.
Bang lands with a nice body punch.
Bang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Salace's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bang displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bang lands with a shot to the body.
Bang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bang punishes Salace's body with a nice straight punch.
Bang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Salace momentarily.
That has opened up Cyril Salace's cut even more.
Bang connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang digs a good hook to Salace's body.
Bang plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A shot to the liver by Bang. Beautiful body shot.
Salace takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Salace takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bang lands with an uppercut that bounces Salace off the cage and back into rage.
The cut above Cyril Salace's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Good exchange - Bang coming out on top.
Bang connects with a body shot that sends Salace's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang lands a jab to Salace's midsection.
Bang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bang scores with a hook.
Cyril Salace's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Salace takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bang lands a jab-cross combination.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cyril Salace's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ryan Bang!
Ryan Bang is the new middleweight champion!
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pop
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mgr
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