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G.F.C 38 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeb Jobber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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10 - 5 - 0 |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Brawler
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeb Jobber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Pete Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson tries to clinch but Jobber moves away
and Jobber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peterson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sloppy strikes from Jobber. Those never looked like landing.
Jobber closes the distance and clinches.
Peterson tries to pull guard but Jobber holds him up against the cage and eventually Peterson drops back down to his feet.
Jobber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jobber closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jobber breaks from the clinch.
Jobber scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jobber stands up out of the half guard.
Peterson gets caught flat footed, as Jobber shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jobber gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jobber lands a head kick!
Jobber bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Peterson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jobber stands up and beckons Peterson to his feet.
Jobber shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Peterson is trying to defend but Jobber finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jobber seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jobber takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jobber passes the guard and advances to mount!
Peterson taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jobber controlling the pace for now.
Jobber working Peterson over with strikes here.
Jobber controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jobber has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jeb Jobber wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jobber changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Peterson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jobber decides to stand up, so the ref orders Peterson to his feet.
Jobber tries a head kick but it misses.
Jobber fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Peterson to the ground. Jobber is now in Peterson's guard.
Jobber gets to his feet - Peterson follows without any prompting.
Jobber closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jobber working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jobber controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeb Jobber 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.
Jobber clinches up with Peterson and pushes him back against the cage.
Jobber manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jobber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peterson is one step ahead there.
Jobber is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jobber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jobber closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Peterson's guard.
Jobber controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jobber postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jobber stands and throws Peterson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jobber has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Peterson!
Jeb Jobber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peterson is breathing heavily.
Jobber tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
A nice elbow there by Jobber.
Jobber landing strikes from the mount.
Jobber controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jobber lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Peterson hang on?
Jobber connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jobber is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Peterson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jobber takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jobber landing strikes from the mount.
Peterson taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jobber is landing with some decent strikes but Peterson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jobber controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Peterson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jobber raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jobber unloading with bombs!
Jobber takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jobber here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jobber is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Jobber clinches.
Jobber breaks from the clinch.
Jobber clinches up with Peterson and pushes him back against the cage.
Jobber breaks the clinch.
Jobber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peterson can do to turn this around?
Jobber scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in half guard, Jobber seems content to control.
Jobber is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jobber is working for a guillotine from mount but Peterson frees his head quite easily.
Jobber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeb Jobber dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jobber instigates a clinch.
Peterson trying to stall but Jobber improves his position.
Jobber wants the takedown. Peterson is fighting it off but Jobber persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Peterson's guard against the cage.
Jobber controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jobber slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jobber advances nicely into full mount.
Peterson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jobber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Peterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jobber controlling the position easily from mount.
Peterson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jobber is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jobber lands with some strikes.
Jobber with a couple of short strikes.
Jobber controlling his opponent.
Jobber working Peterson over with strikes here.
Jobber really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jobber is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jobber lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jobber is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Peterson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jobber is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Peterson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jobber postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Peterson looks a forlorn figure.
Jobber dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson is bucking up trying to escape but Jobber cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jobber with a couple of short strikes.
Jobber controlling the position easily from mount.
Jobber throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Peterson has his hands clasped together but Jobber breaks the hold and Peterson is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Jobber!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeb Jobber!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donald Flump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Sparrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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BJJ Brown 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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Donald Flump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Sparrow!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sparrow is defended easily by Flump.
Some wild striking there from Flump.
Sparrow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flump.
Flump fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Flump misses with a few strikes there.
Sparrow bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Flump gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparrow works his foot free and advances to mount.
Flump has given up his back.
Sparrow working for a choke but Flump is defending well.
Flump tries to roll but Sparrow sticks to his back.
Flump showing good submission defense here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flump turns into Sparrow and is now in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparrow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Flump stands up over Sparrow, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Flump trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Flump working some strikes from top position.
Flump postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Flump throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Flump has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Flump working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sparrow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flump is one step ahead there.
Sparrow should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Flump loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sparrow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Flump content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flump won't allow Sparrow to sweep him here.
Sparrow looks gassed!
Flump looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flump stopping the sweep attempt from Sparrow.
Flump trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparrow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flump accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Flump's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sparrow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Flump throwing strikes from guard but Sparrow blocks nicely.
Flump loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sparrow looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparrow, not yet.
Flump postures up and lands a big shot to Sparrow's brow.
Flump makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
It looks like Jack Sparrow has been cut.
Flump postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Flump's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow wants to sweep here but Flump controlling him for the moment.
Flump will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Flump lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sparrow has momentary wrist control but Flump slips an elbow through the middle.
Flump is working Sparrow over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Flump content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sparrow manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Flump throwing hammer fists to the chest of Sparrow. What's that going to do exactly?
Sparrow has control of Flump's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Flump regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sparrow prevents Flump from getting the reversal.
Flump gets back to half guard.
Flump throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flump works his way to full guard. Good work.
Flump striking from the bottom here.
Flump lands some strikes from the bottom.
Flump throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Flump trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Flump trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Flump is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sparrow is aware though and is defending well.
Flump has his hands on Sparrow's head, controlling the position.
Flump working for a triangle but Sparrow defends it easily.
Flump keeping full guard, as Sparrow tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flump tries to strike from the bottom.
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 Donald Flump will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Sparrow's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Flump misses with a wild combination.
Flump misses with a two punch combination.
Flump misses with a two punch combination.
Flump misses with a few strikes there.
Flump throws a nice looking combination but Sparrow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sparrow shoots in for a double leg but Flump sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Flump throws a right hand that Sparrow ducks under and follows up with a left that Sparrow also avoids with ease.
Flump keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Donald Flump is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Flump. Those never looked like landing.
Sparrow drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sparrow has hold of Flump's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Flump seems comfortable defending it but Sparrow has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Flump is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Flump is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Sparrow couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Sparrow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Herbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herbert has chosen Bodies as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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205 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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194 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Karl Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Herbert!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Herbert as he avoids it easily.
Herbert fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Karl Anderson has been cut.
Anderson shoots in and bounces Herbert off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Herbert preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Herbert keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Herbert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Herbert tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Anderson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herbert misses with a two punch combination.
Herbert throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anderson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Herbert really felt that one!
Herbert looks gassed!
Herbert misses with an uppercut
and Anderson counters with a single leg into guard. Herbert didn't expect that.
Herbert has momentary wrist control but Anderson slips an elbow through the middle.
Anderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herbert preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson stands up from Herbert's guard - Anderson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Herbert swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anderson moves into the clinch.
Herbert prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Herbert pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson has managed to clinch.
Herbert tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Herbert throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Herbert is trying to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling him.
Anderson landing knees to the body.
Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anderson pushes Herbert away with a front kick.
Nice shot lands for Anderson.
Herbert gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Herbert being controlled here, momentarily.
Anderson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Anderson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Herbert for as long as he can get away with.
Anderson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anderson prevents Herbert from getting back to his feet.
Anderson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Anderson trying to control but Herbert is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson lands a couple of elbows.
Anderson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Anderson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Anderson chips away with some ground and pound.
Anderson passes Herbert's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Anderson there.
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. Anderson connects with a nice short shot to Herbert's temple.
Anderson works his way into side control.
Anderson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Anderson lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson cracks Herbert with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Anderson in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Anderson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Anderson lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Anderson's cut.
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.
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Herbert has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Herbert can't break the clinch.
Herbert lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anderson or not.
Anderson lands a damaging elbow.
Anderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Herbert's efforts to push away.
Herbert has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Herbert struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Herbert can do to turn this around?
Anderson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Anderson manages to end up in side control.
Anderson lands a nice forearm strike.
Anderson trying to control the position but Herbert is working away.
Anderson working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herbert is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Anderson take his back! Uh oh - Anderson has got a rear naked choke here! Herbert is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Karl Anderson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dic Cheddars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fox Mulder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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199 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Dic Cheddars!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fox Mulder!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy body kick from Cheddars
and Mulder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cheddars tries to clinch but Mulder is having none of it.
Cheddars fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mulder avoids it really well and circles away.
Cheddars avoids the head kick by Mulder.
Cheddars fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cheddars misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cheddars scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cheddars tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mulder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Dic Cheddars has been cut.
Cheddars tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mulder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulder slaps away a takedown attempt from Cheddars, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dic Cheddars. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cheddars with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mulder counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mulder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cheddars circles away quickly and effectively.
Mulder connects with a single shot there.
Cheddars misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Mulder.
A head kick by Cheddars misses
and Mulder counters with a two punch combo.
Mulder avoids a kick to the body.
Cheddars swings for the body but Mulder moves out of range.
Cheddars blocks a head kick by Mulder.
Mulder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mulder connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cheddars stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mulder.
Mulder misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Mulder. Beautiful body shot.
Cheddars is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cheddars misses with a takedown
and Mulder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cheddars shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mulder circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mulder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cheddars thinking.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Cheddars. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Cheddars doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mulder scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulder jabs Cheddars right on the nose. Cheddars blinks but takes it well.
Mulder lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Cheddars goes down and covers up as Mulder starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fox Mulder!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wilfried Handel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Dirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fred Dirk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilfried Handel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Fred Dirk!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirk closes the distance and clinches up with Handel, looking for a takedown. Dirk pushes Handel against the cage but Handel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dirk swings widly with a right hand
and Handel counters with a stiff right hand.
Dirk gets a double leg takedown into Handel's guard.
Handel looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dirk has picked Handel up and slammed him! Handel can't keep hold of the triangle and Dirk manages to pass to side control!
Dirk decides to stand back up. Dirk steps back and let's Handel get back to his feet.
Handel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dirk shoots in looking for a takedown but Handel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dirk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dirk fails with a takedown attempt.
Wilfried Handel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Dirk.
Handel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dirk slips under a jab from Handel.
Dirk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dirk tries to clinch but Handel moves away
and Handel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dirk tries to clinch there but Handel circles away.
Dirk fails with a takedown attempt.
Handel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dirk decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Handel's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handel throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dirk escapes and throws Handel's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handel tries to improve position but can't.
Handel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dirk's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dirk wants to pass the guard but Handel is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dirk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Handel keeps working.
Handel won't allow Dirk to pass to mount.
Handel wants to get back to full guard.
Dirk is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Handel!
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.
Handel is looking to get to half guard.
Handel regains half guard.
Dirk is looking to take a break and control but Handel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Handel is looking to improve his position.
Dirk gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wilfried Handel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dirk shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dirk showed some decent athleticism there.
Handel is looking for a sweep. Dirk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Handel gets back to full guard.
Handel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dirk is controlling him.
Dirk throws a big right hand that misses.
Dirk is standing up over Handel. Handel looks to escape but Dirk dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handel tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dirk presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Handel is trying to escape the mount.
Dirk moves to take his opponent's back.
Handel manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dirk's guard. Nice work there by Handel.
Handel wants to pass the guard but Dirk is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dirk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Handel is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Dirk dominated that round.
That's time! Handel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Handel just misses with a punch to the body.
Dirk needs to keep his hands up - Handel had a free shot at his head there.
Dirk shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Handel is trying to defend but Dirk finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Handel actively working from the bottom here.
Dirk stands up from half guard.
Dirk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Handel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dirk.
Handel misses with a body punch
so Dirk counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dirk works over Handel with some ground and pound from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Handel is looking to stand back up but Dirk counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Handel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handel tries to roll over but Dirk keeps him under control.
Handel actively working from the bottom here.
Handel is refusing to be controlled, as Dirk sits in half guard.
Dirk moves nicely into side control.
Dirk trying to control the action but Handel is working from the bottom.
Handel regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dirk's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
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.
Dirk is working for a kimura but Handel is defending it quite comfortably.
Handel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Handel trying to control the position.
Handel keeping moving, preventing Dirk from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dirk defends well.
Handel looking for a guillotine here but Dirk defends easily.
Dirk wants to control from the top but Handel keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Handel looking for a guillotine here but Dirk defends easily.
Dirk gets to his feet. Handel looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dirk shoots in and bounces Handel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Handel wants to stand but Dirk is controlling the position.
Handel is trying to keep Dirk in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Dirk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Handel misses with a few strikes there.
Handel walks into a jab.
Dirk shoots in looking for a takedown. Handel tries to sprawl out of it but Dirk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Handel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wilfried Handel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Handel throws a jab when Dirk was well out of range.
Dirk shoots in looking for a takedown but Handel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dirk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Handel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dirk.
Handel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dirk on the side of the head.
Dirk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wilfried Handel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Dirk.
Dirk closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Handel did well to prevent Dirk getting side control.
Handel is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handel gets full guard.
Handel is trying to control the position but Dirk postures up.
Handel wants to stand up but Dirk is controlling him.
Dirk drops back looking for a leg! Handel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Handel manages to kick Dirk off! Dirk jumps back into Handel's guard.
Dirk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dirk controlling from the top position.
Handel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dirk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Handel has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dirk off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Handel misses with a lunging right hand
and Dirk counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dirk.
Dirk is trying to break free.
Dirk is working for takedown but Handel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stalling in the clinch from Handel.
Handel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Handel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dirk backwards.
Dirk working hard to break the clinch.
Dirk blocks an uppercut.
Handel has a couple of punches blocked by Dirk.
Handel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Handel looking to slow down the pace here.
Handel lands a body punch.
Dirk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Handel smiles and moves away.
Dirk wants to clinch.
Dirk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dirk throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Handel's head.
Dirk is looking to clinch.
Handel misses with a two punch combination.
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.
A combination from Handel does no damage.
Handel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dirk shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dirk was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dirk controlling from the full mount.
Handel gets back to half guard.
Dirk wants to stand up but Handel manages to regain full guard.
Dirk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dirk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dirk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Wilfried Handel did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Handel swings widly with a right hand
and Dirk counters with a single leg into guard. Handel didn't expect that.
Dirk prevents Handel from getting back to his feet.
Dirk wants to control from the top but Handel keeps moving.
Handel isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dirk stacks Handel on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dirk!
Handel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Handel keeps working.
Dirk has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Dirk prevents Handel from getting the reversal.
Dirk 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.
Handel is looking to get to half guard.
Dirk looking to control but Handel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dirk goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Handel is on top in guard.
Fred Dirk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Handel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dirk is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirk wants to sweep here but Handel controlling him for the moment.
Handel pushing down on Dirk's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Handel is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Handel stands and steps away. Dirk gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dirk lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Handel lands a nice shot to the body.
Dirk is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dirk dodges the punch combination from Handel.
Dirk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dirk closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Handel regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dirk's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Dirk wants to pass the guard but Handel is defending well.
Handel is refusing to be controlled, as Dirk sits in half guard.
Handel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Handel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Dirk dominated that fourth 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!
Dirk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Handel takes a swing at Dirk's ribcage but misses.
Dirk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Handel.
Handel scores with a three punch combo!
Handel lands a nice hook to Dirk's body. Dirk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Handel scores with a hook.
Dirk tries to close the distance and clinch but Handel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Handel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Horrible takedown by Dirk or perhaps it was just good defense by Handel which made him look bad.
Dirk is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Handel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dirk tries to clinch
and Handel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dirk thinking.
Dirk slips under a jab from Handel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dirk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dirk throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Handel was covering up waiting for the punch and Dirk finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Handel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dirk wants to control from the top but Handel keeps moving.
Handel wants to stand up but Dirk is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Handel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Handel is looking to stand up but Dirk isn't so interested in that idea.
Handel can't keep his opponent in guard - Dirk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Handel tries to roll over but Dirk keeps him under control.
Handel manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirk stands and throws Handel's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Handel is letting Dirk control him for a moment.
Handel tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dirk presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Dirk content just to control the position here.
Dirk raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wilfried Handel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dirk looking to control but Handel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dirk manages to capitalize on a mistake by Handel to take his back!
Dirk missing with strikes from the back.
Dirk scores with strikes from the back.
Handel breaks Dirk's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wilfried Handel.
I think Dirk has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Dirk! Fred Dirk retains his middleweight title!
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FIGHT
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