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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benjo Hadzija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hadzija comes to the cage accompanied by Bos ili Hadžija. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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148 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Decent boxing
Determined |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjo Hadzija!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hadzija cracks Svensson with an open hand slap.
Svensson misses with a takedown
and Hadzija counters with a nice uppercut.
Hadzija swings for the body but Svensson moves out of range.
Svensson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hadzija counters with a left to the body.
Hadzija wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oooooh!!! Hadzija has knocked Svensson down with a huge combo! Hadzija steps away and waves a wobbly Svensson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svensson checks the leg kick.
Hadzija moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hadzija feints and as Svensson raises his hands in defense, Hadzija changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Svensson working a defensive guard but Hadzija passes into half guard.
Hadzija tries to stand but can't do so whilst Svensson controls his leg.
Hadzija decides to return to a standing position.
Hadzija gets tackled into the cage by Svensson. Svensson maintains the clinch.
Svensson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hadzija's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hadzija escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Svensson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hadzija counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benjo Hadzija has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Svensson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadzija scores with a decent looking hook.
Svensson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hadzija counters with a stiff right hand.
Hadzija connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice uppercut there from Hadzija.
Hadzija shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Svensson's guard.
Svensson looks gassed!
Svensson is looking to stand back up but Hadzija counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Svensson.
Hadzija tries to stand but can't do so whilst Svensson controls his leg.
Svensson has a hand on Hadzija's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hadzija takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hadzija stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson wants to clinch but Hadzija slips to the side
and Hadzija counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hadzija connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Svensson shoots and misses
and Hadzija counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Svensson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hadzija counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Svensson misses with a takedown
and Hadzija counters with a stiff right hand.
Hadzija lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hadzija.
Svensson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hadzija counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Svensson thinking.
Svensson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hadzija is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Svensson.
Svensson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hadzija keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice body punch from Hadzija.
Svensson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A left lands for Hadzija.
Hadzija connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Svensson momentarily.
Hadzija paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hadzija darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Svensson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadzija lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hadzija is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Svensson is rocked!
Hadzija looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Svensson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hadzija prevents Svensson from improving his position.
Hadzija stands up out of the half guard.
Svensson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hadzija.
Dan Svensson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hadzija fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Svensson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson looks to clinch
enabling Hadzija to counter with a crisp jab.
Hadzija works the jab nicely.
Svensson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hadzija counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Svensson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hadzija closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svensson wants to get back to full guard but Hadzija has mounted him!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You get the feeling that Svensson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hadzija is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Hadzija connects with a body shot that sends Svensson's belly button to the back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Svensson tries to throw a body punch but Hadzija avoids it by throwing Svensson back against the cage.
Svensson tries to throw a body punch but Hadzija avoids it by throwing Svensson back against the cage.
Hadzija is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hadzija on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjo Hadzija dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hadzija uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hadzija scores with a punch to the head.
Svensson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Svensson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hadzija shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Svensson pinned against the cage. Svensson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Benjo Hadzija is winning the standup battle so far.
Hadzija circles away from the clinch attempt.
Svensson has his takedown stuffed
enabling Hadzija to counter with a crisp jab.
Hadzija lands a jab.
Hadzija lands a jab to the nose.
Hadzija bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Svensson's head backwards.
Hadzija closes this distance looking for a takedown but Svensson circles away.
Svensson shoots and misses
and Hadzija counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Svensson misses with a takedown attempt
and Hadzija counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benjo Hadzija has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Svensson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hadzija scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadzija lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Svensson at a distance.
Hadzija scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hadzija escapes and gets back to his feet.
Svensson moves out of range of the body kick from Hadzija.
Hadzija scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Svensson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hadzija counters with a stiff right hand.
Svensson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hadzija lands a nice shot that snaps Svensson's head back.
Svensson walks into a straight right hand from Hadzija.
Hadzija bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hadzija is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Svensson can do to turn this around?
Svensson is looking for a sweep.
Svensson is trying to control Hadzija's posture but Hadzija avoids it.
Hadzija stands up.
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!
Hadzija shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Svensson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Svensson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hadzija is now in half guard.
Hadzija passes into side control, despite Svensson's attempt to control the position.
Hadzija decides to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson misses with a takedown
and Hadzija counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hadzija lands a nice hook to Svensson's body. Svensson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hadzija scores with a jab to the jaw.
Svensson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hadzija thuds a left hand into Svensson's body.
Hadzija throws a good cross that connects.
Svensson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hadzija closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Svensson's guard.
Hadzija stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Svensson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Svensson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hadzija counters with a nice double leg into side control. Svensson won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hadzija stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Svensson has his takedown stuffed
and Hadzija counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dan Svensson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hadzija darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hadzija stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Svensson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hadzija fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Svensson tries for a takedown but Hadzija circles away easily
and Hadzija counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hadzija is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hadzija throws a one two combo.
Hadzija lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjo Hadzija dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Svensson tries to clinch up.
Hadzija throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Svensson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hadzija stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hadzija is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hadzija lands a head kick. Svensson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hadzija fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svensson manages to avoid it.
Hadzija throws a shot from downtown. Svensson moves away and avoids it.
Svensson scores a takedown into full mount!
Svensson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hadzija bucks up and throws Svensson to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Svensson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hadzija swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hadzija throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Svensson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hadzija is fending him off so far but Svensson persists. Nope, Hadzija circles away and we're back to standing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hadzija.
Svensson has his takedown stuffed
and Hadzija counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson walks into a stiff left hand from Hadzija.
Hadzija scores with a jab to the jaw.
Svensson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hadzija circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hadzija counters with a nice uppercut.
Svensson doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Hadzija counter with a right hand.
Benjo Hadzija has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Svensson.
Hadzija scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hadzija closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Svensson's guard.
Hadzija stands up and waves to Svensson to follow him.
Svensson tries for a takedown but Hadzija circles away easily
and Hadzija makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good shot there by Hadzija.
Benjo Hadzija is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadzija dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Svensson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Svensson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hadzija counters with a nice body shot.
Hadzija scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Svensson is trying to improve his position.
Svensson wants to control but Hadzija postures up.
Svensson looking for a sweep but Hadzija has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hadzija manages to capitalize on a mistake by Svensson to take his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hadzija has decided that he can't make progress quickly enough from the back position and has rather unusually decided to stand up from the dominant position. Obviously he's going to be looking for the knockout on the feet here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hadzija counters with a nice uppercut.
Hadzija connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Svensson's hands.
Svensson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hadzija counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hadzija scores with a nice head shot.
Hadzija lands a really nice looking cross but Svensson seems unphased.
Svensson takes one to the side of the head.
Svensson fails with the takedown
and Hadzija counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Svensson thinking.
Hadzija lands a glancing blow to the side of Svensson's head.
Hadzija scores with a shot to the body.
Hadzija lands with a good body shot.
Svensson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hadzija lands with an overhand left.
Hadzija scores with a jab to the body.
Svensson tries to move into range but Hadzija moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Hadzija.
Hadzija connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hadzija sizes up Svensson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Svensson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dan Svensson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Left hook, right uppercut from Hadzija.
Hadzija lands with a shot to the body.
Hadzija fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Svensson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hadzija counters with a stiff right hand.
Svensson misses with a takedown attempt
and Svensson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hadzija throws out a powerful jab.
Svensson drops his hands momentarily and Hadzija takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Svensson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Svensson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab from Hadzija.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hadzija lands a nice shot that snaps Svensson's head back.
Hadzija dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hadzija catches Svensson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svensson throws a lazy head kick
and Hadzija counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjo Hadzija showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hadzija, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjo Hadzija!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between J T OKeeffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seb Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, J T OKeeffe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Seb Williams!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a half hearted mid kick.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
OKeeffe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams counters with a single leg into guard. OKeeffe didn't expect that.
Williams stands and throws OKeeffe's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Williams stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Williams gets a takedown into half guard.
Williams prevents OKeeffe from improving his position.
Williams is thwarting OKeeffe's attempts to control the position.
OKeeffe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams prevents OKeeffe from improving his position.
OKeeffe flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Williams is controlling the pace.
Williams works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Williams looking to control and managing it successfully.
Williams blocks OKeeffe's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Williams punishing his opponent with strikes.
Williams lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns OKeeffe that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
OKeeffe tries to reverse the position but Williams maintains control.
OKeeffe wants to control but Williams is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Williams swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and OKeeffe is now in Williams's guard. A big mistake from Williams there, giving up the dominant position!
OKeeffe postures up in Williams's guard and throws a big left but Williams blocks it.
Williams has his hands on OKeeffe's head, controlling the position.
Williams has a closed guard, preventing OKeeffe from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Well, if Williams 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.
OKeeffe tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
Williams decides to stand and escape the position.
OKeeffe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seb Williams dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
OKeeffe misses with a few strikes there.
OKeeffe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Williams to score an easy takedown into full guard.
OKeeffe is looking to stand up but Williams isn't so interested in that idea.
Williams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
OKeeffe has momentary wrist control but Williams slips an elbow through the middle.
Williams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Williams landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams controls from within his opponent's guard.
OKeeffe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Williams decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on OKeeffe, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fight stays on the outside here - OKeeffe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
OKeeffe takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams throws a series of punches but OKeeffe moves out of range.
Williams closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into OKeeffe's guard.
Williams is breathing heavily.
OKeeffe is trying to hold Williams in close to prevent damage but Williams has managed to pass into half guard.
OKeeffe is trying to maintain the position but Williams is very close to passing his half guard.
Williams wants to pass to mount but OKeeffe is defending the position.
OKeeffe is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows OKeeffe to get to his feet.
OKeeffe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
OKeeffe with a poor takedown
and Williams counters with a takedown into side control.
OKeeffe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Williams off and has taken his back!
Williams tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Williams wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by OKeeffe.
Williams keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OKeeffe has control of Williams's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Williams regains control of the situation pretty easily.
OKeeffe looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
OKeeffe misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seb Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Williams throws a sloppy head kick
and OKeeffe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Williams's knee momentarily.
Williams looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
OKeeffe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Williams is controlling him.
OKeeffe is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
Williams wants to control from the top but OKeeffe keeps moving.
OKeeffe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Williams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Williams slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from OKeeffe.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams stalling.
OKeeffe is trying to stand back up but Williams is controlling him
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.
Williams is taking a breather. OKeeffe 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Seb Williams hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
OKeeffe shoots and misses
and Williams decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in OKeeffe's guard.
Williams won't allow OKeeffe to sweep him here.
OKeeffe trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
Williams wants to stand but OKeeffe has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Seb Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
OKeeffe wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OKeeffe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now OKeeffe is on top in guard.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but OKeeffe is one step ahead there.
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
OKeeffe won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
OKeeffe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
OKeeffe postures up.
OKeeffe forces his way into half guard.
OKeeffe is trying to work for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
OKeeffe wants to stand up but Williams is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seb Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Williams winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seb Williams!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sunny Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singh has chosen Iron Lion Zion - Bob Marley as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Morrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sunny Singh!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Singh.
Singh with a nice cross.
Singh looks to land a body kick but Morrison moved away.
Singh tries to close the distance and clinch but Morrison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Singh throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Singh. That's going to slow Morrison down.
Morrison shoots in for a double leg but Singh sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Morrison gets caught napping as Singh dives in and scores a takedown. Morrison manages to retain guard.
Morrison is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Singh defends well.
Singh gets to his feet - Morrison follows without any prompting.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Singh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morrison, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh prevents a takedown attempt there.
Singh avoids a wild elbow strike from Morrison.
Singh breaks the clinch.
No luck for Morrison with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Morrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Singh moves into range and clinches up with Morrison.
Singh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morrison throws a chopping leg kick but Singh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Singh lands a nice shot to the body.
Morrison is breathing heavily.
Singh closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Morrison did well to prevent Singh getting side control.
Morrison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Singh is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Morrison to stand up.
Singh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch combination from Singh misses.
Morrison misses with a takedown
and Singh counters with a nice double leg into side control. Morrison won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Singh stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Singh lands a front kick.
Singh misses with the combination.
Singh misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh shoots in and bounces Morrison off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Morrison 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.
Singh tries to stand but Morrison is controlling from the bottom.
Morrison is working an open guard so Singh takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Singh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Singh lands with a nice combination. Morrison backs away looking to recover.
Morrison looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Singh is looking to stand up but Morrison isn't so interested in that idea.
Morrison thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morrison looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sunny Singh dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Singh throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Morrison's head.
A head kick misses from Singh.
Morrison shoots in looking for a takedown but Singh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morrison's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Singh delivers a nice body kick.
Singh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sunny Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Morrison manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Singh misses with the combination.
Singh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Singh misses with a wild combination.
Singh scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Singh stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh tries to clinch up.
Singh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Morrison fails to land with a series of punches.
Singh looks to clinch
and Morrison counters with a nice double leg into side control. Singh won't be happy with that.
Singh tries to escape but Morrison is in control.
Morrison tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Singh throws Morrison to one side and escapes!
Morrison doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Singh counters with a big head kick but Morrison shrugs it off.
Singh throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh motions for Morrison to come forward. Singh throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Singh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Singh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Singh thuds his shin into the meat of Morrison's side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Singh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Singh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Singh lands with a kick to the temple. Morrison shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Some wild striking there from Singh.
Singh throws a sloppy head kick and Morrison moves out of range easily.
Singh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Singh. Morrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh is looking to clinch.
Morrison has his takedown stuffed
and Singh counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Morrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Singh wants to clinch up but Morrison keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Singh.
Morrison looks for a takedown but Singh sprawls well.
Singh tries to clinch up but Morrison circles away and keeps his distance.
Singh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morrison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sunny Singh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morrison shoots for a takedown but Singh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Singh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Morrison manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Singh wants to get up but he can't break Morrison's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh stands up and waves to Morrison to follow him.
Singh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morrison moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Singh sprawls well. Singh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morrison gets slowly back to his feet.
Sunny Singh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Singh tries to clinch there but Morrison circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Singh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Singh tries to clinch but Morrison is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sunny Singh 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!
Singh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Singh has Morrison up against the cage in a clinch.
Morrison keeps control of Singh as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Singh gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Morrison.
Singh manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Singh moves to clinch but Morrison breaks away
and Morrison counters with a body kick.
Singh throws a leg kick but Morrison sees it coming and moves out of range.
Singh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Singh slaps away a takedown attempt from Morrison, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Morrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Singh misses with a combination
and Morrison decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Singh's guard.
Singh wants to stand and escape but Morrison is having none of it.
Singh manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Singh throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Morrison drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Morrison looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Singh is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Morrison seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Morrison in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Singh is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Morrison!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nmr Bin Odwan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ash Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nmr Bin Odwan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ash Webb!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bin Odwan throws a series of punches but Webb moves out of range.
Bin Odwan shoots in for a double leg but Webb sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Webb closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Webb lands in his opponent's guard.
Bin Odwan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Webb is looking to stand up but Bin Odwan won't let him.
Webb has gone for a leg lock! Bin Odwan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Webb's guard.
Webb is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bin Odwan is aware though and is defending well.
Webb wants to stand up but Bin Odwan is controlling him.
Webb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bin Odwan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Webb wants to get back to his feet but Bin Odwan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb looks gassed!
Bin Odwan distracts Webb with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bin Odwan trying to control but Webb is working from the bottom.
Webb keeping full guard, as Bin Odwan tries to pass.
Webb looking for a guillotine here but Bin Odwan defends easily.
Bin Odwan postures up and lands a big shot to Webb's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bin Odwan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Webb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Webb working a defensive guard here.
Webb wants to stand up but Bin Odwan is controlling him.
Webb keeping moving, preventing Bin Odwan from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bin Odwan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Webb is keeping the position for now.
Bin Odwan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ash Webb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bin Odwan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Webb!
Bin Odwan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Webb has given up his back. Will we see Bin Odwan going for some submissions?
Bin Odwan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Webb.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webb looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bin Odwan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Webb covers up after that shot from Bin Odwan.
Webb is covering up but some of the strikes from Bin Odwan are getting through and doing damage.
Webb is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bin Odwan.
Bin Odwan lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Webb is in bad spot here.
Webb tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bin Odwan controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nmr Bin Odwan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bin Odwan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bin Odwan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bin Odwan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Webb hang on?
Bin Odwan avoids the attempt from Webb to control.
Webb can't escape the position.
Bin Odwan controlling from mount.
Webb flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Webb is squirming around, avoiding Bin Odwan's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Webb taking shots to the head.
Webb is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bin Odwan controlling the position easily from mount.
Bin Odwan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Webb is looking to escape.
Bin Odwan controlling the pace for now.
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.
Webb sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bin Odwan wants to control but Webb is keeping him busy.
Nmr Bin Odwan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Webb shoots in and bounces Bin Odwan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bin Odwan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Webb.
Bin Odwan controls Webb momentarily but Webb frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb trying to control the position from guard on top but Bin Odwan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bin Odwan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Webb is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bin Odwan is trying to control the position but Webb postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nmr Bin Odwan wasn't doing enough on the ground.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Webb.
Webb throws a push kick but Bin Odwan slaps the foot to one side.
Webb throws a leg kick
and Bin Odwan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Webb looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bin Odwan seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webb is trying to stand.
Bin Odwan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Webb kicks off Bin Odwan and gets to his feet.
Bin Odwan with a poor takedown
and Webb counters with a shoot takedown. Bin Odwan fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bin Odwan is looking for a triangle but Webb pushes his legs off easily.
Bin Odwan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Webb can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bin Odwan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nmr Bin Odwan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Webb shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bin Odwan is trying to defend but Webb finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Webb with the ground and pound but Bin Odwan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Webb missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Webb is in close to Bin Odwan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Webb stopping the sweep attempt from Bin Odwan.
Bin Odwan trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Webb with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bin Odwan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Webb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin Odwan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Webb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bin Odwan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bin Odwan 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.
Webb sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bin Odwan's guard.
Bin Odwan tries to roll over but Webb keeps him under control.
Webb lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Webb throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Webb throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Webb is working for a submission of some sort.
Webb prevents Bin Odwan from improving his position.
Webb is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bin Odwan is just riding it out for now. Webb eventually gives up the hold.
Webb is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb is trying to work for a kimura but Bin Odwan is defending well.
Webb trying to control the action but Bin Odwan is working from the bottom.
Bin Odwan trying to control here.
Bin Odwan is looking for a sweep. Webb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bin Odwan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Webb's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Webb's back!
Bin Odwan wants to control but Webb manages to buck him off and is now in Bin Odwan's guard! Nice work there by Webb!
Bin Odwan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Webb with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bin Odwan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Webb.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bin Odwan trying to control the position.
Webb trying to control the position from guard on top but Bin Odwan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ash Webb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bin Odwan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ash Webb!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Daniel (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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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Daniel!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jenkins throws an off balance right hand
and Daniel counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jenkins's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daniel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Daniel wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
Daniel decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jenkins, up you get!
Jenkins swings for the body but Daniel moves out of range.
Daniel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daniel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Daniel controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniel has control of Jenkins's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jenkins regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Daniel throwing strikes here but Jenkins is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Daniel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Daniel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jenkins is looking to escape.
Daniel is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Daniel controlling the pace for now.
Daniel is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jenkins has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jenkins!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to get up but he can't break Daniel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jenkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Daniel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jenkins has managed to get both his arms back between Daniel's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daniel controlling Jenkins's posture.
Daniel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Daniel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jenkins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Daniel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniel is looking for a triangle but Jenkins pushes his legs off easily.
Jenkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jenkins wants to stand but Daniel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Daniel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins wanted to stand there but Daniel had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Daniel 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.
Daniel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jenkins as he avoids it easily.
Jenkins misses the jab.
Daniel fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jenkins to the ground. Daniel is now in Jenkins's guard.
Daniel wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Daniel looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Daniel from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ryan Daniel was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Daniel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Daniel slips under a jab from Jenkins.
Jenkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Daniel shoots in but Jenkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Steve Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Daniel.
Daniel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jenkins is defending against the submission attempts here by Daniel.
Daniel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is trying to stand up here but Daniel is controlling him well.
Daniel is looking for a kimura but Jenkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Daniel to get the leverage.
Daniel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jenkins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Daniel.
Daniel is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Daniel controlling the pace.
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.
Daniel 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! Jenkins is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryan Daniel!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louis Sansom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Bowron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sansom comes to the cage accompanied by Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Louis Sansom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Bowron!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowron has his takedown stuffed
and Sansom counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bowron's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sansom wants to get up but he can't break Bowron's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sansom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sansom throws a strike but Bowron rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bowron wants to control from the top but Sansom keeps moving.
Bowron looking to sit in guard and control but Sansom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sansom has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bowron is proving hard to escape from.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bowron can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sansom sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bowron scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sansom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bowron.
Bowron closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sansom moves into the clinch.
Sansom pulls Bowron into guard.
Bowron wants to control from the top but Sansom keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowron drops back looking for a leg! Sansom is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sansom manages to kick Bowron off! Bowron jumps back into Sansom's guard.
Bowron scoring with some ground and pound.
Sansom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sansom keeping moving, preventing Bowron from controlling successfully.
Sansom wants to stand and escape but Bowron is having none of it.
Bowron sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sansom has a closed guard, preventing Bowron from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ryan Bowron.
Sansom shoots in and gets a takedown into Bowron's guard.
Sansom with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sansom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bowron manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bowron tries for a takedown but Sansom circles away easily
and Sansom counters with a takedown into side control.
Sansom is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Bowron's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowron is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sansom is staying active.
Bowron on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
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!
Bowron is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sansom is controlling him well.
Sansom working the ground and pound.
Sansom throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sansom is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bowron has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sansom lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bowron down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Sansom 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.
Bowron tries for a takedown but Sansom circles away easily
and Sansom counters by moving into the clinch.
Sansom looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bowron blocks an uppercut.
Bowron tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A hook to the body from Bowron.
Sansom jumps guard.
Bowron 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.
Sansom trying to control the position here.
Bowron postures up in Sansom's guard and throws a big left but Sansom blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowron trying to control the position from guard on top but Sansom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bowron is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sansom keeping full guard, as Bowron tries to pass.
Bowron wants to stand but Sansom is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bowron postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sansom is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bowron, into his guard.
Bowron is breathing heavily.
Sansom postures up and lands a big shot to Bowron's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sansom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sansom is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bowron is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bowron has escaped and now he's on top!
Sansom scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sansom pushes Bowron up against the cage in a clinch.
Sansom is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bowron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowron shoots in for a takedown but Sansom shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Louis Sansom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Bowron.
Sansom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bowron tries to clinch but Sansom moves away
letting Sansom counter with a right hand.
Bowron doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sansom counters with a single leg into guard. Bowron didn't expect that.
Bowron is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sansom wants to control from the top but Bowron keeps moving.
Sansom works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sansom controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sansom takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bowron wants to control but Sansom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sansom prevents Bowron from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sansom lands a nice short elbow.
Sansom lands with a punch from half guard.
Sansom is trying to control. Bowron wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bowron trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Sansom dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bowron misses with a takedown attempt
and Sansom counters by moving into the clinch.
Sansom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sansom is trying to trip Bowron. He has hold of a leg but Bowron is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sansom persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sansom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bowron is keeping the position for now.
Sansom scoring with some ground and pound.
Sansom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sansom throwing strikes but missing.
Bowron is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bowron has momentary wrist control but Sansom slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sansom throws and elbow that misses. Bowron uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sansom's guard. Nice move by Bowron!
Bowron with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bowron looking to pass the guard.
Bowron with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sansom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sansom controls Bowron momentarily but Bowron frees himself.
Bowron trying to control but Sansom is working from the bottom.
Bowron gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
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.
Bowron misses with a head kick.
Louis Sansom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bowron with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sansom counters with a shoot takedown. Bowron fights it but they end up in guard.
Bowron has momentary wrist control but Sansom slips an elbow through the middle.
Bowron working for a triangle but Sansom defends it easily.
Sansom stands up over Bowron, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ryan Bowron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sansom wants to stand but Bowron is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sansom throws and elbow that misses. Bowron uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sansom's guard. Nice move by Bowron!
Sansom keeping moving, preventing Bowron from controlling successfully.
Bowron with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bowron passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bowron misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sansom is looking to regain half guard here but Bowron keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bowron works to advance to full mount. Sansom defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bowron pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bowron landing punches.
Bowron is landing with some decent strikes but Sansom is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bowron trying to control but Sansom is having none of it.
Bowron raining down shots from the mount!
Louis Sansom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bowron cracks Sansom with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Sansom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sansom has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Sansom!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sha Poopi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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146 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sha Poopi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Russo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poopi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poopi shoots in looking for a takedown. Russo tries to sprawl out of it but Poopi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Russo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Poopi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Poopi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Russo throws out the jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Poopi is defended easily by Russo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sha Poopi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poopi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Russo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poopi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Poopi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Russo as he avoids it easily.
Sha Poopi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poopi shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Russo as Poopi shoots in.
Poopi is breathing heavily.
Russo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Poopi fails to land the takedown.
Russo scores with a jab to the body.
Russo rushes Poopi and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poopi tries to score a body lock takedown but Russo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Russo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Russo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Russo lands an elbow inside.
Russo connects with a knee to the head.
Russo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice elbow from Russo.
Russo lands an elbow inside that Poopi shrugs off.
Poopi takes an elbow to the temple.
Russo slows down the pace here.
Russo is pressed up against the cage. Poopi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Russo down to the mat. Russo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Russo slaps away a takedown attempt from Poopi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Russo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Poopi with a poor takedown
and Russo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poopi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Russo can pounce on him.
Russo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Poopi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Russo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Russo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Russo lands an elbow inside.
Poopi is rocked!
Russo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oh Poopi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Russo stalls.
Russo lands a damaging elbow.
Poopi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Russo lands a big knee! That's hurt Poopi! Oh, he's all over the place! Russo lands another knee that sends Poopi to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Russo!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juho Pennanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Siggas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Siggas is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Teach me how 2 BARNEY. The key to victory for Juho Pennanen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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205 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Juho Pennanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Barney Siggas!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siggas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pennanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pennanen.
Pennanen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pennanen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Siggas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pennanen but great work by Siggas.
Pennanen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pennanen looking for submissions off his back.
Pennanen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pennanen moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennanen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pennanen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Siggas defends well.
Pennanen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pennanen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Siggas defends it easily.
Pennanen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Siggas has picked Pennanen up and slammed him! Pennanen can't keep hold of the triangle and Siggas manages to pass to side control!
Siggas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pennanen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pennanen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Siggas's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siggas stalling away here and it's allowed Pennanen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pennanen keeping full guard, as Siggas tries to pass.
Pennanen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Siggas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pennanen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pennanen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Siggas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pennanen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siggas wants to control from the top but Pennanen keeps moving.
Pennanen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Siggas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Siggas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pennanen looking for a guillotine here but Siggas defends easily.
Siggas looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pennanen is looking for a triangle but Siggas pushes his legs off easily.
Siggas wants to control from the top but Pennanen keeps moving.
Pennanen looking for a guillotine here but Siggas defends easily.
Pennanen looking for subs off his back but Siggas has passed one foot through into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pennanen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Siggas pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juho Pennanen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pennanen gets caught flat footed, as Siggas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pennanen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Siggas trying to control but Pennanen is working from the bottom.
Siggas is posturing up here but Pennanen has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Siggas tries to roll out but it's too tight and Siggas has to tap! Slick submission there by Pennanen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juho Pennanen!
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