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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hennie Snotklap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King has chosen Dr. Dre with Snoop Dogg "Deep Cover" as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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205 lbs
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204 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hennie Snotklap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Krzysztof King!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from King is defended easily by Snotklap.
King looking to score a takedown here. Snotklap is defending well but King drives through and ends up in Snotklap's guard.
King distracts Snotklap with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Snotklap keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
King decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Snotklap displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from King.
Hennie Snotklap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Snotklap counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hennie Snotklap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof King.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Snotklap is looking to advance position but King has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
King controlling the position easily from mount.
Snotklap is wriggling around trying to escape.
King landing punches.
King tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Snotklap tries to get back to half guard but can't.
King landing shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Snotklap tries to get back to half guard but can't.
King can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Snotklap is looking to escape.
King scoring with strikes but Snotklap is staying in there.
King avoids the attempt from Snotklap to control.
Snotklap on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Snotklap tries to get out of the position.
King is landing with some decent strikes but Snotklap is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King lands a nice shot to the head.
King unloading with bombs!
King is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Snotklap can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
A nice elbow there by King.
Snotklap is breathing heavily.
King unloading with bombs!
King is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Snotklap can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
It looks like Hennie Snotklap has been cut.
King looking to control but Snotklap is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
King quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for King but it's paid off an Snotklap is forced to tap! Nice work by King.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Krzysztof King!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nic Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Marston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nic Crowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Marston!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marston scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Crowe dodges the ground and pound from Marston.
Marston decides to stand back up. Marston steps back and let's Crowe get back to his feet.
Marston dives in and scores a takedown into Crowe's guard.
Marston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crowe is keeping the position for now.
Marston is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crowe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marston's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marston trying to control but Crowe is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. John Marston hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Crowe shoots and misses
and Marston decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Crowe's guard.
Crowe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marston is in close to Crowe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Marston drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Crowe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Marston has Crowe in his guard.
Crowe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crowe wants to control from the top but Marston keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crowe wants to pass the guard but Marston is keeping the position.
Crowe wants to control from the top but Marston keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Crowe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marston is keeping the position for now.
Crowe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nic Crowe just wasn't active enough.
Crowe with a poor takedown
and Marston counters with a shoot takedown. Crowe fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marston stands and steps away. Crowe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Marston darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Marston looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe is refusing to be controlled, as Marston sits in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marston scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Marston is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Crowe is trying to control the position but Marston postures up.
Marston wants to pass the guard but Crowe is keeping the position.
Crowe keeping moving, preventing Marston from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crowe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marston's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Marston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Marston.
Marston gets a takedown into half guard.
Crowe tries to get to full guard but Marston has control of the leg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marston is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Marston dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Crowe fails with the takedown
and Marston counters with a single leg into guard. Crowe didn't expect that.
Marston is pushing down on Crowe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Crowe is fighting to maintain full guard but Marston has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marston tries to pass to full mount but Crowe defends it.
Marston is nestled in close to Crowe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Marston slows the pace down in half guard.
Crowe is staying active underneath Marston, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Crowe is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marston 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.
Marston stalling away here and it's allowed Crowe to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Marston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crowe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Marston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
John Marston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marston postures up in Crowe's guard and throws a big left but Crowe blocks it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Marston is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Marston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crowe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marston would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Marston is breathing heavily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marston throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Crowe was covering up waiting for the punch and Marston finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Crowe wants to sweep but no luck.
Marston sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Marston gets to his feet - Crowe follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marston counters with a shoot takedown. Crowe fights it but they end up in guard.
Crowe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marston is aware though and is defending well.
Crowe lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Marston!
Marston tries to hold on but Crowe pushes him away.
Crowe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marston is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Marston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Marston throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Crowe was covering up waiting for the punch and Marston finishes the takedown easily into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marston 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.
Crowe wants to get back to his feet but Marston is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crowe is keeping the position for now.
Marston slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Crowe is not content to let Marston control the position.
Crowe is looking for a sweep.
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.
Crowe is trying to control Marston's posture but Marston avoids it.
Sloppy strikes there by Marston.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marston tries to advance position but instead Crowe slips a leg back in to half guard.
Marston wants to stand up but Crowe has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Crowe moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marston passes Crowe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marston wants to stand up but Crowe is controlling the position.
Crowe has hold of Marston's hands but Marston slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Marston trying to control from half guard but Crowe is working away.
Marston seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marston prevents Crowe from improving his position.
Marston trying to mount his opponent but Crowe defends it.
Marston is trying to control the action in half guard but Crowe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marston is looking to pass Crowe's guard but actually Crowe recovers to full guard.
Nic Crowe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Marston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marston is looking to advance position but Crowe has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
John Marston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marston has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Marston!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terry Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Kamil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ali Kamil was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Brawler
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ali Kamil!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamil drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kamil controlling the position.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.
Kamil connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jackson some visible discomfort.
Kamil has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The referee asks Kamil politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kamil prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kamil working the ground and pound.
Kamil working the body and head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamil lands a few punches from side control.
Kamil has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kamil looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jackson!
Jackson has left one of his arms exposed and Kamil doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Jackson screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ali Kamil!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose De Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Sanchez (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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157 lbs
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155 lbs
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Counter striker
Good chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose De Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez moves to clinch but De Souza breaks away
and De Souza counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sanchez!
De Souza lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
De Souza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
De Souza raining down shots from the mount!
Sanchez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Souza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sanchez is in all sorts of trouble here.
De Souza landing strikes, looking to finish!
De Souza is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, De Souza cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
De Souza controlling the position easily from mount.
Sanchez has given up his back here. Will De Souza look for the submission or keep pounding away?
De Souza controlling well, preventing Sanchez from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Souza trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
De Souza is cranking Sanchez's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Sanchez! He's tightened the choke and Sanchez is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jose De Souza!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Derek Hannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Flash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hannon comes to the ring accompanied by Back in Black by ACDC. Bobby Flash will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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145 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Derek Hannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Flash!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hannon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Flash decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hannon's guard.
Hannon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Flash slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hannon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Flash wants to control but Hannon is having none of it.
Hannon 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hannon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Flash is looking to escape.
Hannon throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hannon thowing shots but they're missing.
Hannon controlling his opponent.
Hannon has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Flash's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flash is squirming around, avoiding Hannon's attempts to control the action.
Hannon looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Derek Hannon wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Flash lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hannon takes a step back to recover.
Flash shoots and misses
and Hannon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Flash won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flash tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hannon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ground and pound from Hannon seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hannon is looking to take a break and control but Flash is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hannon decides to stand up, so the ref orders Flash to his feet.
Hannon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Flash counters with a single leg into guard. Hannon didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hannon lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Flash!
Hannon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Flash is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Derek Hannon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hannon blocks a head kick by Flash.
Flash with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hannon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hannon decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Flash shoots and misses
and Hannon counters by moving into the clinch.
Flash throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hannon jumps into guard, dragging Flash to the mat.
Flash takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Hannon seems keen to control Flash's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hannon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hannon pulls Flash in close to prevent any damage.
Flash really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hannon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Derek Hannon wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hannon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hannon stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Flash is breathing heavily.
Hannon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Flash moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hannon manages to pull guard.
Flash with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hannon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hannon unloading with bombs!
Hannon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Flash wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hannon.
Hannon working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hannon controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hannon avoids the attempt from Flash to control.
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.
Hannon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Flash is looking to escape.
Hannon controlling from the full mount.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Derek Hannon wasn't doing enough on the ground.
No joy there for Hannon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Hannon dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Flash tries for a takedown but Hannon circles away easily
and Hannon counters with a single leg into guard. Flash didn't expect that.
Hannon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Flash wants to get back to his feet but Hannon drags him back down.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hannon has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Flash is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Hannon yanks on the arm and Flash is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Hannon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Derek Hannon!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin OConor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Davison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davison has chosen just cant get enough as his entrance music. Joshua Davison has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin OConor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Joshua Davison!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Davison, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
OConor shoots and misses
and Davison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
OConor misses with a takedown attempt
and Davison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Davison drops OConor with a naaaaasty hook - OConor is in real trouble here! Davison dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joshua Davison!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Pena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Pena's choice of entrance music: RAWR. Joe Murdock has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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187 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Murdock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rich Pena!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murdock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Murdock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Murdock clinches.
Pena tries for a takedown. No joy.
Joe Murdock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Pena.
Murdock trying to stall but Pena improves his position.
Murdock can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Murdock successfully pulls guard.
Pena postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pena throwing strikes but missing.
Pena really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Murdock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Murdock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murdock is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pena is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pena's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pena is controlling him.
Pena throwing strikes but missing.
Pena throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murdock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pena loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pena scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Murdock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pena tries to get to full guard but Murdock has control of the leg.
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.
Murdock is trying to control. Pena wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pena wants to get back to full guard.
Pena trying to control here.
Murdock seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pena can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pena is looking for a sweep. Murdock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pena is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Murdock's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Murdock's back!
Pena is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Murdock up.
Pena keeps control of the position as Murdock tries to break free.
Pena lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Murdock tries to roll but Pena sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Can Murdock hold on?! Pena is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Can Murdock hold on?! Pena is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Pena softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Murdock wants to control his opponent's hands but Pena gets his hands free.
Murdock is breathing heavily.
Murdock is trying to break free.
Pena is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Pena gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Pena gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Pena apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Murdock gets caught napping as Pena dives in and scores a takedown. Murdock manages to retain guard.
Pena chips away with some ground and pound.
Pena chips away with some ground and pound.
Pena tries to free his leg and advance position but Murdock is retaining full guard.
Pena working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murdock's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pena throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murdock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pena with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pena is in close to Murdock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Murdock 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.
Pena with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pena stops Murdock from standing up.
Pena keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Murdock's head.
Pena postures up and lands some nice 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!
Murdock has momentary wrist control but Pena slips an elbow through the middle.
Pena chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Pena dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pena feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Murdock trying to control the position.
Pena is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pena loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pena trying to move into half guard but instead Murdock has managed to sweep!
Pena controlling the position.
Murdock stopping the sweep attempt from Pena.
Murdock wants to control from the top but Pena keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pena is pulling down on Murdock's head. It's preventing any offense from Murdock, at least for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Joe Murdock just wasn't active enough.
Murdock shoots and misses
and Pena counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pena looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Murdock is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pena scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pena lands with a punch from half guard.
Murdock is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pena scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pena scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pena wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murdock keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pena scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pena thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Murdock looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pena is pressing down on Murdock's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murdock is holding on for now.
Pena looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pena takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pena thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Still in half guard, Pena seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pena working over Murdock with some ground and pound. Murdock looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pena drops an elbow to the side of Murdock's head.
Nice strikes from Pena there.
Pena thows a huge punch but Murdock dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Pena there.
Pena lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Murdock makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Murdock as Pena shoots in.
Pena with a poor takedown
and Murdock counters by moving into the clinch.
Pena can't get the takedown.
Joe Murdock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Pena.
Murdock is trying to push Pena away but Pena has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Knees to the body from Murdock.
Murdock gets underhooks to prevent Pena's takedown attempt.
Murdock pulls guard successfully.
Pena throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pena wants to control from the top but Murdock keeps moving.
Pena trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Pena 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!
Pena with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murdock counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Murdock throws a head kick but Pena moves out of range.
Murdock tries to clinch up but Pena circles away and keeps his distance.
Pena misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pena fails with the takedown
and Murdock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Joe Murdock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Pena.
Murdock throws a nice looking combination but Pena bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock tries to clinch but Pena moves out of range.
Murdock connects with a leg kick. Pena looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pena takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice sprawl there from Pena as Murdock shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock looking to score a takedown here. Pena is defending well but Murdock drives through and ends up in Pena's guard.
Pena 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.
Murdock has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pena is proving hard to escape from.
Rich Pena has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murdock trying to control but Pena is working from the bottom.
Murdock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murdock is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Murdock wants to stand but Pena has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pena is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nice strikes from Pena there.
Pena working the head and body with strikes.
Pena working Murdock over with strikes.
Murdock is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pena scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pena scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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. Pena connects with a nice short shot to Murdock's temple.
Pena drops an elbow to the side of Murdock's head.
Pena slips a nice elbow through Murdock's hands, connecting with Murdock's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pena stops Murdock from getting back to his feet.
Pena working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pena is nestled in close to Murdock, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pena scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pena working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Pena.
Pena working over Murdock with some ground and pound. Murdock looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pena takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pena passes to full mount!
Pena with shots to the head and body - Murdock looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pena raining down shots from the mount!
Murdock taking shots to the head.
Pena looking to finish Murdock with some ground and pound. This is bad for Murdock!
Pena looking to finish Murdock with some ground and pound. This is bad for Murdock!
Pena looking to finish Murdock with some ground and pound. This is bad for Murdock!
Murdock is rocked!
Murdock takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oh Murdock is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pena is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Murdock is in a horrible position here. Pena smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Joe Murdock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rich Pena is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pena is landing with some decent strikes but Murdock is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Pena comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pena 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Pena!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theunie Visagie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shogun Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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, Theunie Visagie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shogun Rua!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Visagie throws a big shot that misses.
Rua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Visagie shoots in but Rua avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch but Visagie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Visagie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Theunie Visagie has been cut.
Visagie gets tackled into the ropes by Rua. Rua maintains the clinch.
Rua prevents a body shot from Visagie.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rua looking to throw knees to the head but Visagie is blocking nicely.
Rua connects with a nasty looking knee right to Visagie's face.
Visagie jumps guard but Rua stands there with Visagie around his waist. Visagie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Rua.
Rua landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Visagie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Visagie goes for a takedown attempt but Rua pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theunie Visagie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch but Visagie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Visagie circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua tries to clinch there but Visagie circles away.
A jab lands there for Visagie.
Rua closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Rua prevents the takedown attempt.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rua with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Visagie takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rua misses with a knee strike.
Rua looks gassed!
Rua connects with a knee to the head.
Visagie throws a punch but it's blocked by Rua.
Rua tries a knee to the head but Visagie blocks it.
Rua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rua lands a knee to the head.
Visagie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rua walks away with a smile on his face. Visagie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Visagie has Rua up against the ropes in a clinch.
Visagie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rua looking to throw knees to the head but Visagie is blocking nicely.
Visagie is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua keeps control of Visagie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Visagie jumps guard but Rua stands there with Visagie around his waist. Visagie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Visagie is trying to push Rua away but Rua has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Rua blocking some punches.
Rua scores with a knee to the head.
Visagie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rua walks away with a smile on his face. Visagie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Visagie shoots in for a double leg but Rua sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Visagie closes the distance and clinches up with Rua, looking for a takedown. Visagie pushes Rua against the ropes but Rua circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rua tries to clinch but Visagie moves out of range.
Rua clinches up against the ropes.
Rua using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Visagie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rua smiles and moves away.
Visagie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Visagie trying to control the action but Rua is working from the bottom.
Visagie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rua is trying to stand back up but Visagie is controlling him
Visagie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rua is staying active underneath Visagie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Visagie wants to pass the guard but Rua is defending well.
Visagie wants to take a breather but Rua is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rua tries to kick Visagie off but Visagie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Theunie Visagie wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Visagie lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rua defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Visagie.
Visagie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Visagie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rua pinned against the cage. Rua gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Visagie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rua pinned against the cage. Rua gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rua has closed the distance and engaged Visagie in a clinch.
Rua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Visagie swings wildly with an uppercut but Rua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Visagie has a couple of punches blocked by Rua.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Visagie tries to circle away but Rua has him pinned against the ropes.
Rua misses with a knee to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Visagie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but Visagie blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shogun Rua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Theunie Visagie's cut.
That's time! Visagie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rua avoids a kick to the body.
Rua tries to clinch there but Visagie circles away.
Visagie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rua has closed the distance and engaged Visagie in a clinch.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Visagie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rua tries a knee to the head but Visagie blocks it.
Visagie looking for a takedown.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Visagie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rua keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Visagie's efforts to push away.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Visagie blocks it with crossed arms.
Visagie trying to stall but Rua improves his position.
Rua connects with a knee to the head.
Visagie is working for takedown but Rua is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rua with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Visagie can't break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rua is breathing heavily.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Visagie blocks it with crossed arms.
Visagie throws a head punch that misses.
Rua missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theunie Visagie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua misses with a knee to the head.
Visagie looking to stall.
Visagie has Rua pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Rua manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rua misses with a knee strike.
Visagie is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Visagie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rua prevents it.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but Visagie blocks with his arms.
Rua misses with a knee to the head.
Visagie goes for a takedown attempt but Rua pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Visagie lands a nice looking body shot.
Rua is looking to clinch.
Rua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shogun Rua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rua defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Visagie.
Visagie shoots for a takedown but Rua saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rua lands with a slapping head kick.
Visagie keeps the fight on the outside.
Visagie missing with a left hand there. Rua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Visagie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Visagie is trying to control. Rua wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Visagie stops Rua from getting back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Visagie 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! Rua is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Theunie Visagie!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Terry Nut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Risen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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160 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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180 cm
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160 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Nut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesus Risen!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nut lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Risen backs up against the ropes.
It looks like Jesus Risen has been cut.
Nut misses with a series of wild punches.
Nut misses with a double jab
and Risen counters with a takedown into side control.
Risen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nut down.
Risen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Risen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nut is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Risen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nut defending against the ground and pound.
Risen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Risen has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Nut is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Risen yanks on the arm and Nut is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Risen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jesus Risen!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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