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O.R.G 6 Jovani VS Roxas PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Ramzees (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Machine King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hector Ramzees!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Machine King!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King scores with a hook to the body. Ramzees takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A shot to the liver by King. Beautiful body shot.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramzees.
King with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ramzees is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King cracks Ramzees with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Hector Ramzees has been cut.
Hector Ramzees seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King batters Ramzees with a massive right followed by a huge left! Ramzees is out on his feet looking like a zombie as King lands a final crushing right hand to drop Ramzees to the mat with a gruesome thud! King is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Machine King!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Mashego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Davison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Davison will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Arthur Mashego!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Davison!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Davison is defended easily by Mashego.
Davison shoots in looking for a takedown but Mashego manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Davison's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mashego tries to clinch up
and Davison counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Davison maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mashego could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Davison has cracked it and Mashego is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Davison!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Davison!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Tatarata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garth Fourie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tomasz Tatarata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Garth Fourie!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fourie gets a double leg takedown into Tatarata's guard.
Fourie trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tatarata's guard.
Tatarata escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fourie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tatarata has an active guard here but Fourie has managed to pass into half guard.
Fourie is looking for a kimura here.
Tatarata looking for submissions off his back.
Fourie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fourie moves into full mount! Tatarata won't be happy about that!
Tatarata is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatarata sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tatarata actively working from the bottom here.
Tatarata is breathing heavily.
Tatarata looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fourie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fourie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tatarata keeps working.
Fourie stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Tatarata to get to his feet.
Fourie tries a head kick but it misses.
Fourie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tatarata counters with a shoot takedown. Fourie fights it but they end up in guard.
Fourie keeping full guard, as Tatarata tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fourie is looking to stand up but Tatarata isn't so interested in that idea.
Tatarata has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fourie has his foot on Tatarata's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tatarata works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fourie working a defensive guard here.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Garth Fourie hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Tatarata shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fourie trying to hold on to Tatarata's head to control him but Tatarata postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Garth Fourie hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Tatarata misses with a takedown
and Fourie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tatarata's guard.
Fourie wants to control from the top but Tatarata keeps moving.
Tatarata has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fourie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garth Fourie 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.
Fourie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fourie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fourie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tatarata counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fourie trying to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fourie pulls Tatarata in close to his closed guard and prevents Tatarata from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Garth Fourie wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tatarata shoots and misses
and Fourie counters with an inside leg kick.
Fourie feints and as Tatarata raises his hands in defense, Fourie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fourie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fourie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fourie wants to get up but he can't break Tatarata's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fourie trying to control but Tatarata is working from the bottom.
Fourie gets to his feet - Tatarata follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fourie with a poor takedown
so Tatarata counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tatarata trying to control but Fourie is working from the bottom.
Fourie controls Tatarata momentarily but Tatarata frees himself.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Garth Fourie wasn't active enough on the ground.
Fourie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tatarata counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tatarata.
Tomasz Tatarata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garth Fourie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fourie keeping full guard, as Tatarata tries to pass.
Fourie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Garth Fourie.
Fourie has his takedown stuffed
so Tatarata counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fourie is trying to control the position but Tatarata postures up.
Tatarata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garth Fourie has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Fourie tries for a takedown but Tatarata circles away easily
and Tatarata counters with a shoot takedown. Fourie fights it but they end up in guard.
Tatarata preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fourie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tatarata can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomasz Tatarata dominated that second round.
That's time! Tatarata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Fourie throws a lazy head kick
and Tatarata counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fourie won't be happy with that.
Fourie can't do much from the bottom here.
Fourie sneaks back into half guard.
Fourie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fourie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fourie.
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.
Tatarata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fourie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tatarata is working hard here to advance position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fourie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fourie shoots in looking for a takedown. Tatarata tries to sprawl out of it but Fourie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tatarata manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fourie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tatarata counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Fourie!
Fourie regains half guard.
Fourie tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tatarata has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fourie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomasz Tatarata showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tatarata has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomasz Tatarata!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Foti Vasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Doe (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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195 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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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
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Foti Vasa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasa gets the takedown into side control.
Vasa working the body and head with strikes.
Vasa with the ground and pound but Doe regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Vasa wants to pass to mount but Doe is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vasa 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.
Vasa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Doe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vasa.
Doe is trying to get back to full guard.
Vasa drops an elbow to the side of Doe's head.
Vasa throwing shots but Doe is blocking nicely.
Doe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Doe.
Vasa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Doe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Doe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vasa 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe is trying to control the position but Vasa postures up.
Doe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vasa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vasa thows a big elbow that misses.
Doe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vasa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vasa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vasa clinches with his opponent.
Doe wants the takedown. Vasa is fighting it off but Doe persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Vasa's guard against the cage.
Vasa wants to get back to his feet but Doe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vasa wants to sweep but no luck.
Doe prevents Vasa from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doe stands and steps away. Vasa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Vasa drives through with a takedown into Doe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vasa is breathing heavily.
Doe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vasa stands and steps away. Doe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doe has his takedown stuffed
and Vasa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vasa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doe keeps working.
Vasa slows the pace down in half guard.
Doe is looking to control Vasa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Doe avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasa is looking for a kimura but Doe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vasa to get the leverage.
Vasa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Doe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Doe regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Vasa.
Vasa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vasa won't allow Doe to sweep him here.
Vasa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Doe's head.
Vasa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Doe trying to control the position.
Vasa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vasa is working Doe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Doe keeping moving, preventing Vasa from controlling successfully.
Vasa with a nice head shot there.
Doe trying to control the position.
Vasa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vasa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doe fails with the takedown
and Vasa counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Doe's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasa chips away with some ground and pound.
Vasa is in close to Doe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Foti Vasa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vasa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Doe scores a nice knee to the body.
Vasa gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Doe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Doe trying to control the position.
Vasa stands up and waves to Doe to follow him.
Vasa takes the fight into the clinch.
Doe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vasa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doe looking for a sweep. Not yet Doe, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vasa prevents Doe from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe has momentary wrist control but Vasa slips an elbow through the middle.
Vasa 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.
Vasa passes into half guard.
Vasa drops an elbow to the side of Doe's head.
Vasa slips a nice elbow through Doe's hands, connecting with Doe's forehead.
Doe taking some punishment here, with Vasa in his half guard.
Vasa gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Vasa clinches up against the cage.
Vasa is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Doe can't fight it off and eventually Vasa manages to take the fight to the floor. Doe looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Doe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Doe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vasa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Vasa scores a takedown into full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doe is desperately trying to improve his position but Vasa has a good base and remains in mount.
Vasa lands a big elbow.
Vasa punishing his opponent with strikes.
Vasa controlling the pace for now.
Doe swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasa looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Doe is trying desperately to improve position.
Vasa pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Vasa is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Doe to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Doe shrugs it off.
Vasa is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Doe to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Doe shrugs it off.
Doe wants to hold on but Vasa pushes him away.
Vasa controlling from mount.
Foti Vasa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vasa is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Doe to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Doe shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasa with good strikes from the mount here!
Doe working to try and regain half guard.
Vasa lands a nice shot to the head.
Vasa lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Vasa is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Doe is surviving well by controlling Vasa's body position as best he can.
Vasa wants to control the pace but Doe is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Foti Vasa dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Doe moves to clinch but Vasa breaks away
and Vasa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vasa.
Doe trying to keep a closed guard but Vasa is proving a slippery customer.
Vasa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Doe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vasa.
Vasa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Doe is looking to stand up but Vasa isn't so interested in that idea.
Vasa won't allow Doe to sweep him here.
Vasa distracts Doe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vasa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vasa landing with the ground and pound.
Doe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vasa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vasa postures up.
Vasa content to stall in guard here.
Vasa working some strikes from top position.
Vasa stays in close to Doe's body and controls the position.
Vasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Doe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doe working a defensive guard here.
Vasa works over Doe with some ground and pound from guard.
Vasa working some strikes from top position.
Vasa lands a couple of elbows.
Vasa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vasa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Doe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vasa thows a big elbow that misses.
Vasa is in close to Doe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vasa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vasa working some strikes from top position.
Vasa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasa landing some decent shots from guard.
Doe keeping moving, preventing Vasa from controlling successfully.
Vasa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Doe's head.
Vasa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Doe working a defensive guard here.
Foti Vasa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vasa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vasa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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.
Vasa is stalling in the full guard.
John Doe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Foti Vasa wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Doe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vasa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vasa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Doe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vasa distracts Doe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vasa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Doe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vasa has managed to get both his arms back between Doe's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Foti Vasa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vasa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Foti Vasa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shogun Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King's entrance music is Dr. Dre with Snoop Dogg "Deep Cover" . A fine choice. Shogun Rua will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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204 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Krzysztof King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Shogun Rua!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rua darts in trying to clinch
and King counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
King wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
King postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
King working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rua really doesn't want to stay on the ground with King. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
King missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rua wants to stand and escape but King is having none of it.
King 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells King's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
King wants to pass the guard but Rua is keeping the position.
Rua kicks King off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King drives through and clinches with Rua against the cage.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but King blocks it with crossed arms.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but King blocks it with crossed arms.
King looking for a takedown.
Rua gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from King.
Rua is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but King blocks it with crossed arms.
Rua with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rua with a knee to the head.
It looks like Krzysztof King has been cut.
Rua looks gassed!
Rua misses with a knee to the head.
King tries to score a body lock takedown but Rua shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzysztof King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua with a knee to the head.
King can't get the takedown.
King drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rua looking to throw knees to the head but King is blocking nicely.
Rua scores with a knee to the head.
Rua throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rua gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rua unloads a knee to the mid-section. King lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
King looking for a takedown.
Rua is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but King has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rua with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but King blocks it with crossed arms.
Rua tries a knee to the head but King blocks it.
Rua with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but King blocks it with crossed arms.
King tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rua gets underhooks to prevent King's takedown attempt.
King drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rua pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rua tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for King.
Rua drives through and clinches with King against the cage.
Rua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
King looking for a takedown.
Rua landing knees to the head.
Rua throws a knee to the head but misses.
King drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rua landing knees to the head.
King is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rua pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A knee to the head by Rua.
Rua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
King wants a takedown.
Rua misses with a knee to the head.
Rua is pressed up against the cage. King has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rua down to the mat. Rua avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rua moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
King scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shogun Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
King shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rua pinned against the cage. Rua gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
King changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rua fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rua defends it nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rua with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rua prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but King blocks it with crossed arms.
King changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rua fights it off and pushes away nicely.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
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 Krzysztof King's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
King shoots in but no luck this time.
Rua leaves King with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rua moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
Rua pushes King up against the cage in a clinch.
Rua with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
King has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rua avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzysztof King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but King blocks it with crossed arms.
Rua lands a nice knee to the body.
Rua throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rua connects with a knee to the head.
Rua connects with a nasty looking knee right to King's face.
King can't get the takedown.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but King blocks it with crossed arms.
Rua landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
King looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rua scores with a knee to the head.
Rua connects with a knee to the head.
Rua tries a knee to the head but King blocks it.
King tries for a takedown but Rua manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King is working for takedown but Rua is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rua looking to throw knees to the head but King is blocking nicely.
King is trying to trip Rua. He has hold of a leg but Rua is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. King persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
King distracts Rua with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as King accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
King won't allow Rua to get back to his feet.
King 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.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
King throws a big right hand that misses.
Rua wants to stand and escape but King is having none of it.
King trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rua keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
King throwing strikes but missing.
Rua wants to stand but King is controlling the position.
King slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rua wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
King landing strikes, looking to finish!
King is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rua bucks up and throws King to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
King fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rua tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King throws a right hand that Rua ducks under and follows up with a left that Rua also avoids with ease.
Rua moves into range and clinches up with King.
Rua with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King wants a takedown.
Rua landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rua looking to throw knees to the head but King is blocking nicely.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but King has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
King can't get the takedown.
King is trying to drag Rua to the mat but Rua just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rua landing knees to the head.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but King has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but King has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
King wants a takedown.
Rua prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rua connects with a nasty looking knee right to King's face.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
King drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rua pulls his leg out and moves away.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Rua.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shogun Rua will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof King's cut.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
King blocks a head kick by Rua.
Rua stuffs the takedown.
King lands a right hook to the body.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rua.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rua forces King back against the cage and clinches.
King is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rua gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rua utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rua scores a nice knee to the body.
Rua lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but King blocks with his arms.
Rua throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rua throws a knee to the head but misses.
King is trying to drag Rua to the mat but Rua just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzysztof King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rua avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rua misses with a knee strike.
King looking for a takedown.
Rua with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rua lands a knee to the head.
Rua stops a takedown attempt from King.
Rua with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rua scores with a knee to the head.
Rua tries a knee to the head but King blocks it.
Rua is fighting off a takedown attempt but King is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rua to the mat. Rua regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rua has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes King off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
King has Rua up against the cage in a clinch.
Rua throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rua.
King has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rua avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but King has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
King drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rua pulls his leg out and moves away.
King closes the distance and clinches up with Rua, looking for a takedown. King pushes Rua against the cage but Rua circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rua throws a nice head kick!
Shogun Rua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rua lands a head kick. King smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by King.
Krzysztof King overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
King landing strikes.
Rua is looking to get back to his feet here but King is keeping cool and he's managed to take Rua's back.
King is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Rua up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Rua is looking for a way out.
King looking for the RNC.
King throwing wild punches that miss their target.
King is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rua is defending well though. King let's go of the attempt for now.
Rua controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rua is defending well though. King let's go of the attempt for now.
Rua is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Rua closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rua lands a knee to the head.
Krzysztof King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shogun Rua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Rua.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Rua controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krzysztof King showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rua has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shogun Rua!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theunie Visagie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hennie Snotklap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Theunie Visagie has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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200 lbs
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205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hennie Snotklap!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Visagie with a poor takedown
and Snotklap counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Snotklap.
Snotklap escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Visagie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Snotklap pinned against the cage. Snotklap gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Snotklap moves away from the strike by Visagie.
Snotklap connects with a high kick.
Visagie fails with the takedown
and Snotklap counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theunie Visagie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Visagie fails with the takedown
and Snotklap counters with a nice uppercut.
Snotklap bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Visagie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Visagie prevents Snotklap from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snotklap wants to stand but Visagie has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Visagie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Snotklap defends it easily.
Visagie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Visagie pushes a forearm under Snotklap's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Snotklap is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Theunie Visagie!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberto Silva is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Browne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roberto Silva!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Browne misses with a takedown
and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva.
Browne throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Browne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Browne 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.
Browne working for submissions but it's allowed Silva to get to half guard.
Browne makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Browne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Browne wants to sweep but no luck.
Browne is working hard here to advance position.
Browne throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Browne 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.
Silva has gone for a leg lock! Browne slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silva's guard.
Browne throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Browne passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Browne in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sloppy strikes there by Browne.
Browne working the ground and pound from side control.
Browne is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to hold on to Browne's head to control him but Browne postures up.
Silva looks gassed!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Browne lands a nice short elbow.
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. Browne connects with a nice short shot to Silva's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Browne is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Browne slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.
Browne is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Browne 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.
Browne works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Browne lands a big shot there that rocks Silva but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Browne connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Browne is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Silva has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Silva!
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Browne.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Browne dominated that round.
That's time! Browne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Browne drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Browne looking to pass the guard.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Browne thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Browne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Browne postures up.
Browne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Browne 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.
Browne drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silva dives on top into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Browne had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
Browne looking for subs off his back but Silva has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two 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.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Browne is working away.
Browne makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Browne.
Silva preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Browne tries to strike from the bottom.
Browne is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Browne passes the guard and advances to mount!
Browne punishing his opponent with strikes.
Browne working Silva over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Browne cracks Silva with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Browne connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Browne working the ground and pound effectively.
Browne lands a big shot there that rocks Silva but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Browne is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Silva can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Browne scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Browne raining down shots from the mount!
Browne with the ground and pound from mount.
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!
Browne working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Browne dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Browne shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Browne has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Browne's legs - danger averted.
Browne keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Browne is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Browne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Browne looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Silva puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Simon Browne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Browne is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Browne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Browne is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva moves into full mount! Browne won't be happy about that!
Browne is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silva swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Browne is now in Silva's guard. A big mistake from Silva there, giving up the dominant position!
Browne stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
That's four 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.
Browne stands and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Browne tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silva taking a bit of punishment here - Browne scoring with strikes.
Roberto Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Browne lands a nice forearm strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roberto Silva.
Well Browne has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Browne!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cesar Jovani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Roxas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jovani might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ecstasy of Gold. Roxas has chosen B!tch I look like Goku as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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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, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cesar Jovani!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Roxas!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roxas gets the takedown into side control.
Jovani prevents Roxas from improving position.
Roxas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Roxas prevents Jovani from escaping the position.
Jovani tries to buck Roxas off but Roxas is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roxas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jovani is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jovani sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Roxas stops Jovani from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jovani is not content to let Roxas control the position.
Roxas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jovani wants to get back to his feet.
Roxas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Roxas prevents Jovani from improving his position.
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.
Jovani tries to kick Roxas off but Roxas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Roxas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jovani keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Steve Roxas.
Roxas tries for a takedown but Jovani circles away easily
and Roxas is countered with a crisp right hand from Jovani that sends him to the canvas! Jovani follows him to the mat into side control.
Roxas is rocked!
It looks like Steve Roxas has been cut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jovani working away.
Jovani has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jovani tries a head kick but it misses.
Roxas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jovani keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jovani wants to get back to his feet.
Jovani wants to control but Roxas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Roxas wants to take a breather but Jovani is having none of it.
Roxas is looking for a kimura but Jovani is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roxas to get the leverage.
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.
Roxas is trying to work for a kimura but Jovani is defending well.
Jovani looking for submissions off his back.
Jovani wants to get back to his feet.
Roxas not doing much here.
Jovani looking to work for a kimura 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 Cesar Jovani will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Roxas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jovani gets caught flat footed, as Roxas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Roxas wants to pass the guard but Jovani is keeping the position.
Roxas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jovani scrambles and gets back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Roxas.
Jovani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roxas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jovani looks to land a body kick but Roxas moved away.
Roxas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jovani tries to escape but Roxas is in control.
Roxas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jovani keeps working.
Jovani is trying to buck Roxas off.
Roxas controls the position.
Jovani pushes Roxas away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Roxas gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jovani tries to control but Roxas manages to take his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jovani has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Jovani tries to escape the position.
Roxas is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jovani has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Roxas is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jovani has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Roxas controlling from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roxas keeps control of the position as Jovani tries to break free.
Roxas patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Roxas gets his hands free as Jovani looks to control.
Roxas tightening his grip on Jovani, looking for the choke.
Jovani controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's four 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.
Roxas looking to break Jovani's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jovani remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Roxas will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Roxas looking to hold on to the position here but Jovani rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Roxas is stalling in the full guard.
Jovani wants to sweep but no luck.
Jovani has his feet on Roxas's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
An inside leg kick from Jovani misses.
A head kick misses from Jovani.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Roxas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Roxas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jovani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jovani throws a head kick but Roxas moves out of range.
Roxas avoids the head kick by Jovani.
Good standup being displayed there by Jovani as he connects with a hook.
Roxas blocks a head kick by Jovani.
Roxas blocks a head kick by Jovani.
Roxas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jovani!
Jovani is looking to get to half guard.
Roxas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Roxas tries to control but Jovani wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roxas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jovani really wants to buck Roxas off and get back to his feet.
Roxas fails to advance to Jovani's back.
Jovani squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
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.
Roxas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Roxas jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jovani is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jovani and Roxas has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Roxas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jovani knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jovani is not content to let Roxas control the position.
Roxas working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roxas taking a breather here.
Jovani tries to escape but Roxas is in control.
Roxas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jovani wants to control but Roxas postures up.
Jovani is pushing Roxas's head away, looking to escape. Roxas manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Roxas looking to control but instead Jovani has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Roxas seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Jovani has recovered full guard.
Jovani is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roxas is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roxas looking to pass the guard.
Roxas trying to control the position from guard on top but Jovani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steve Roxas.
I think Roxas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Roxas!
Steve Roxas is the new lightweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takanori Gomi (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. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Good chin |
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Brawler
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Takanori Gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Joshua Davison!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gomi counters with a good low kick that Davison was not able to check.
Gomi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gomi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davison moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Davison throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gomi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Davison is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Gomi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gomi connects with a solid leg kick.
Davison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gomi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gomi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Davison misses with a combination
and Gomi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Davison is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Davison is rocked!
Davison loses concentration momentarily and Gomi pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Davison crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Gomi finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Takanori Gomi!
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