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BFC:16 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Seb Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arran Keates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seb Williams has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Seb Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arran Keates!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams clinches with his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Keates.
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williams throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Keates scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Williams tries to land a leg kick but Keates saw it coming and moves away.
Williams gets a takedown into half guard.
Williams performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Williams'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.
Williams stands up from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keates misses with a low kick.
Williams throws a lazy head kick
and Keates counters with a body kick.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keates tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Williams is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Keates's head.
Keates has hold of Williams's hands but Williams slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Williams slows the pace down in half guard.
Keates moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keates working a defensive guard here.
Keates tries to strike from the bottom.
Keates keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Williams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Keates is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Williams gets to his feet - Keates follows without any prompting.
Keates shoots and misses
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Keates wants to control but Williams is keeping busy.
Keates keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Keates is pressing down on Williams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Williams stops Keates from standing up.
Williams is fighting to break Keates's control of his arms but Keates is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keates manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams keeping full guard, as Keates tries to pass.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Keates is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Keates wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Keates trying to stand up but can't free himself from Williams's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seb Williams 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.
Keates shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Williams defends it nicely.
Keates shoots and misses
and Williams counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Williams.
Williams pushes down on Keates's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Keates is trying to stand back up but Williams is controlling him
Williams trying to pass the guard but Keates defending well.
Keates is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Williams is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keates tries to kick Williams off but Williams keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Williams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Williams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Keates is looking to control Williams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Keates avoid being mounted?
Keates is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Keates closes the distance but Williams moves to the side
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keates lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Williams!
Williams wants to control but Keates is having none of it.
Williams is squirming around, avoiding Keates's attempts to control the action.
Keates lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keates trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Keates might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Williams kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Keates wants to take Williams's back but he can't do it this time.
Seb Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Keates avoids the attempt from Williams to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Keates jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Williams manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Keates misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Keates misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Keates is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Keates tries to score with some ground and pound. Williams controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seb Williams dominated that second round.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Williams has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Keates finds it's way round the side to connect with Williams's head.
Keates throws a series of strikes that have Williams backpedaling.
It looks like Seb Williams has been cut.
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams moves into the clinch.
Keates has Williams pressed against the cage, preventing Williams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Williams keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Keates's efforts to push away.
Keates jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Williams walks away with a smile on his face. Keates gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Seb Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keates lands a two punch combo.
Keates shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Williams defends it nicely.
Keates with a lazy takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a shoot takedown. Keates fights it but they end up in guard.
Seb Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arran Keates.
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!
Keates keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keates is keeping the position for now.
Keates manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Williams might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Keates landing shots from mount.
Keates wants to control the pace but Williams is squirming around nicely.
Williams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Keates trying to control but Williams is having none of it.
Williams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Keates throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Keates trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Williams blocking the ground and pound.
Williams tries to lock up and control but Keates gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Keates tries to control but Williams wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Keates.
Keates tries to control but Williams wriggling away.
Keates throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Keates trying to control but Williams is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Keates throws some wild stikes that Williams manages to avoid easily.
Keates trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Keates works his way to his opponent's back.
Keates throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Arran Keates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seb Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williams rolls, trying to escape but Keates keeps control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arran Keates comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Williams 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seb Williams!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Bowron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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208 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Bowron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels swats away the attempt to clinch by Bowron.
Daniels displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bowron.
Daniels seems to be stalking Bowron here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Bowron drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jack Daniels!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bertie Bertles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rajin Hussain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rajin Hussain will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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299 lbs
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277 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bertie Bertles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rajin Hussain!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bertles misses with a takedown
and Hussain counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bertles!
Bertles is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hussain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bertles is looking to escape.
Bertles is trying desperately to improve position.
Hussain landing punches.
Bertles is desperately trying to improve his position but Hussain has a good base and remains in mount.
Hussain postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bertles looks a forlorn figure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertles regains half guard.
Hussain trying to control the action but Bertles is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bertles wants to get back to full guard.
Bertles makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bertles.
Hussain wants to get up but he can't break Bertles's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hussain stopping the sweep attempt from Bertles.
Bertles is breathing heavily.
Hussain with a nice head shot there.
Hussain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bertles is keeping the position for now.
Bertles will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hussain's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussain trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bertles's guard.
Bertles pushes Hussain off and gets back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hussain shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bertles napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bertles on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bertles looking for a sweep but Hussain has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hussain gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Hussain fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bertles sprawls well initially but Hussain persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hussain seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bertles keeps working.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hussain is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bertles wants to improve his position but Hussain is controlling well.
Bertles wants to get back to his feet.
Bertles is looking for a sweep. Hussain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bertles is not content to let Hussain control the position.
Rajin Hussain has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hussain looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bertles is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hussain jumps into side control!
Bertles tries to improve position but can't.
Hussain tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hussain has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hussain controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajin Hussain dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bertles tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hussain counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hussain.
Bertles digs a right hand into Hussain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hussain's gas tank.
Bertles has Hussain pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hussain manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bertles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bertles shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hussain decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bertles's guard.
Hussain wants to control from the top but Bertles keeps moving.
Hussain is stalling in the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hussain stopping the sweep attempt from Bertles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rajin Hussain wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hussain shoots in looking for a takedown but Bertles manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hussain's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hussain looks for the body kick but Bertles saw that one coming.
Bertles wants to clinch but Hussain slips to the side
so Hussain counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hussain stands up from Bertles's guard - Hussain perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bertles doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hussain counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bertles's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bertie Bertles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hussain stopping the sweep attempt from Bertles.
Hussain won't allow Bertles to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussain trying to control the position from guard on top but Bertles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hussain wants to stand but Bertles has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bertles controls Hussain momentarily but Hussain frees himself.
Bertles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hussain is one step ahead there.
Bertles is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hussain is controlling him.
Hussain wants to control from the top but Bertles keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rajin Hussain was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hussain.
Bertles doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hussain holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hussain changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bertles fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bertles shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hussain moves into the clinch.
Bertles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hussain clinches.
A short uppercut from Bertles.
A short left from Bertles.
Bertles using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hussain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hussain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hussain throws a head kick but Bertles moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bertles tries to clinch but Hussain moves away
and Hussain counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bertles!
Hussain tries to control but Bertles wriggling away.
Hussain unloading with bombs!
Hussain swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bertles is now in Hussain's guard. A big mistake from Hussain there, giving up the dominant position!
Bertles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bertles works over Hussain with some ground and pound from guard.
Bertles keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hussain's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bertles with a nice head shot there.
Hussain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bertles with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajin Hussain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bertles doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hussain counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hussain trying to control the position from guard on top but Bertles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bertles looking for a sweep. Not yet Bertles, not yet.
Bertles can't keep his opponent in guard - Hussain advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bertles is looking for a sweep. Hussain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hussain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hussain with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bertles trying to get back to full guard but Hussain takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hussain prevents Bertles from getting the reversal.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bertles to take his back!
Bertles tries to escape but Hussain has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A lull in the action here.
Bertles is really stuck here.
Bertles tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bertles is trying to escape the mount.
Hussain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bertles is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bertles is looking to improve his position but Hussain isn't that keen on the idea.
Hussain is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hussain looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hussain trying to control but Bertles is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bertles sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bertles is trying to get back to full guard.
Bertles wants to get back to full guard but Hussain has passed into side control.
Hussain tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bertles's legs.
Bertles is trying to get back to half guard.
Rajin Hussain has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bertles regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bertles is looking for a sweep. Hussain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hussain seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hussain slows the pace down in half guard.
Bertles slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hussain stopping the sweep attempt from Bertles.
Bertie Bertles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hussain is in close to Bertles's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rajin Hussain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hussain winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rajin Hussain!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gavin Heckingstall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominickoy Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida comes into a darkened arena with his song building. the game kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Gavin Heckingstall could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dominickoy Machida's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Gavin Heckingstall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dominickoy Machida!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heckingstall moves to clinch but Machida breaks away
and Machida counters with a body kick.
Heckingstall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Machida counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Machida thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Machida drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machida jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Machida 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.
Heckingstall could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Machida drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Machida seems to have locked his on tight now - Heckingstall screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Machida, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Dominickoy Machida!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sunny Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singh comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Lion Zion - Bob Marley. 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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152 lbs
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140 lbs
5 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sunny Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley fails with the takedown
and Singh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Singh.
Riley seems keen to control Singh's posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Singh wanted to stand there but Riley had control of the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sunny Singh.
Riley throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Riley misses with a takedown attempt
and Singh counters with a nice uppercut.
Riley shoots and misses
and Singh counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sunny Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Riley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riley desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh tries to stand and escape but Riley is controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Riley gets caught napping as Singh dives in and scores a takedown. Riley manages to retain guard.
Riley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Singh is looking to stand up but Riley won't let him.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley is trying to control the position but Singh postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sunny Singh just wasn't active enough.
Singh is looking to slow Riley down with leg kicks.
Riley misses with a takedown
and Singh counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Riley's guard now.
Singh preventing the sweep.
Singh decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Riley looks gassed!
Riley shoots and misses
and Singh counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Singh decides to stand back up.
Singh forces Riley back against the cage and clinches.
Singh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Singh closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Riley's guard.
Singh wants to stand but Riley is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sunny Singh just wasn't active enough.
Singh changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Riley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riley is looking for a sweep.
Riley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sunny Singh dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Riley tries to clinch but Singh moves out of range.
Riley fails with the takedown
and Singh counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Riley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sunny Singh has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Riley has his takedown stuffed
and Singh counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Riley!
Riley is breathing heavily.
Singh is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh connects with a body shot that sends Riley's belly button to the back.
Singh dives in and scores a takedown into Riley's guard.
Riley trying to keep a closed guard but Singh is proving a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Singh shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Singh stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh has Riley up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Singh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Singh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Singh wants to clinch up but Riley keeps it at a distance.
Riley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Singh looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Riley is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sunny Singh just wasn't active enough.
Riley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Singh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Singh.
Sunny Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Riley.
Riley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Singh is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singh decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh digs a good hook to Riley's body.
Singh scores with a takedown into Riley's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Singh wants to get up but he can't break Riley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sunny Singh dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Singh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Singh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Singh tries to stand but Riley is controlling from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Riley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We're going to have a standup here because Sunny Singh wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Singh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Singh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riley can do to turn this around?
Riley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Singh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Riley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Singh wants to stand up but Riley is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley is looking to improve his position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Riley wants to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sunny Singh just wasn't active enough.
Singh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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.
Riley has his takedown stuffed
and Singh counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Riley is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Singh shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Riley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Singh decides to stand back up. Singh steps back and let's Riley get back to his feet.
Sunny Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singh shoots in and bounces Riley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Singh stands up and waves to Riley to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sunny Singh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Singh stopping the sweep attempt from Riley.
Sunny Singh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Riley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sunny Singh just wasn't active enough.
Singh feints a jab promting Riley to slip. Singh then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Riley slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Riley is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Singh closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Riley to the mat! Riley manages to get full guard.
Riley is trying to hold Singh in close to prevent damage but Singh has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sunny Singh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Singh has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sunny Singh!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Bohnam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlin McCann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bohnam's entrance music is Right Above it. A fine choice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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150 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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149 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Decent elbows
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Bohnam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Marlin McCann!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCann cracks Bohnam with a right hand to the side of the head.
McCann throws a poor cross that misses
and Bohnam counters by moving into the clinch.
Bohnam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bohnam stops a takedown attempt from McCann.
Bohnam throws a punch but it's blocked by McCann.
Bohnam lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bohnam lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Marlin McCann has been cut.
Bohnam lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bohnam working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bohnam gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McCann is struggling to control the position.
Bohnam lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCann backwards.
Bohnam misses with an elbow strike.
McCann takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bohnam lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That has opened up Marlin McCann's cut even more.
Bohnam makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bohnam lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohnam throws a punch but it's blocked by McCann.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bohnam.
Bohnam working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bohnam throws a punch but it's blocked by McCann.
McCann takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bohnam digs a right hand into McCann's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McCann's gas tank.
Bohnam misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCann is trying to break the clinch but Bohnam has him pressed against the cage.
McCann takes an elbow to the temple.
Bohnam working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCann is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bohnam lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The cut above Marlin McCann's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bohnam working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Bohnam on the inside.
McCann is rocked!
Bohnam pushes McCann against the cage. Bohnam is working some dirty boxing. Bohnam pushes off with a quick right hook! McCann goes down! McCann tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Bohnam moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Bohnam!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Artem Graf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Burkhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Burkhart has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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162 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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146 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Artem Graf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Burkhart!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graf moves out of range of the strikes.
Graf misses with a double jab
and Burkhart counters with a head kick. That will keep Graf thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Burkhart connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Graf's hands.
A combination from Graf does no damage.
Graf shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Burkhart is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Graf wants to control the pace but Burkhart is squirming around nicely.
Burkhart really wants to buck Graf off and get back to his feet.
Burkhart is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Graf goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Burkhart turns into him and now he's in Graf's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graf wants to sweep here but Burkhart controlling him for the moment.
Graf had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burkhart defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burkhart decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Graf moves out of range as Burkhart throws a body kick.
Graf decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Burkhart pushes Graf off and gets back to his feet.
Graf shoots for a takedown but Burkhart saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Graf moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Alex Burkhart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burkhart tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Graf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burkhart throws an off balance right hand
and Graf counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Graf.
Graf drops back looking for a leg! Burkhart is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Burkhart manages to kick Graf off! Graf jumps back into Burkhart's guard.
Burkhart wants to stand up but Graf is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burkhart manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Alex Burkhart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burkhart throws an off balance right hand
and Graf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burkhart misses with a double jab
and Graf counters with a left and a right that stings Burkhart.
Burkhart tries to clinch up but Graf circles away and keeps his distance.
Burkhart clinches up against the cage.
Graf has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Burkhart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burkhart tries to clinch up.
Burkhart moves in looking to clinch but Graf pushes him off.
Burkhart tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Graf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burkhart throws a right hand that misses
and Graf counters with a nice double leg into side control. Burkhart won't be happy with that.
Graf remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Graf trying to control the position but Burkhart is working away.
Burkhart is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Graf is controlling him well.
Graf landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Graf throws a strike aimed at the side of Burkhart's head but Burkhart avoids it well.
Graf postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Graf will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Graf in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graf is trying to ground and pound but Burkhart uses the momentary lack of control by Graf to regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Burkhart is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graf not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Graf lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Graf is trying to control. Burkhart wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burkhart manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Burkhart tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Graf manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Graf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burkhart moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Graf fails to land the takedown.
Burkhart scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Graf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burkhart forces Graf back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burkhart pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burkhart tries to clinch up but Graf circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Graf dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Burkhart ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Graf fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A left lands for Burkhart.
Graf circles away from the clinch attempt.
Graf throws a series of punches but Burkhart moves out of range.
Graf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burkhart.
Burkhart moves into the clinch.
Graf tries to pull guard but Burkhart holds him up against the cage and eventually Graf drops back down to his feet.
Burkhart breaks the clinch.
Burkhart moves into range and clinches up with Graf.
Graf tries to work over Burkhart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burkhart breaks the clinch.
Graf misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burkhart wants to clinch up but Graf keeps it at a distance.
Graf avoids the body shot from Burkhart.
Graf swats away the attempt to clinch by Burkhart.
Burkhart fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burkhart throws a head kick that misses.
Burkhart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burkhart misses with a left hand
and Graf counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Burkhart pushes Graf off and gets back to his feet.
Graf blocks a head kick by Burkhart.
Graf walks into a jab.
Burkhart clinches up against the cage.
Burkhart pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burkhart throws a poor cross that misses
and Graf counters with a single leg into guard. Burkhart didn't expect that.
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!
Burkhart is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Graf is controlling him.
Burkhart is breathing heavily.
Burkhart manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burkhart showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Graf.
Burkhart shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Graf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Graf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burkhart was well out of range. Poor timing from Graf.
Burkhart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Graf.
Artem Graf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burkhart swings widly with a right hand
and Graf counters with a left and a right that stings Burkhart.
Graf goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Burkhart on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Burkhart throws a jab when Graf was well out of range.
Burkhart doesn't manage to clinch there - Graf circles away.
Burkhart throws a left and a right that both miss
and Graf decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Burkhart's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graf prevents Burkhart from getting back to his feet.
Graf wants to control from the top but Burkhart keeps moving.
Burkhart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Graf is looking to advance position but Burkhart has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Burkhart tries to stand up but Graf had a hold of his arm and he's managed to perform a nice reversal, into half guard.
Burkhart is looking to escape.
Graf missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Burkhart wants to get back to his feet.
Graf throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Burkhart tries to kick Graf off in order to stand up. Graf Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Burkhart is not content to let Graf control the position.
Burkhart takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Graf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Graf in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graf tries to move to mount but Burkhart blocks the move with his legs.
Graf lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Graf dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
No joy there for Graf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Graf scores with a one two! Burkhart had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Burkhart might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Burkhart wants to clinch but Graf slips to the side
and Graf counters with a left and a right that stings Burkhart.
Burkhart moves into the clinch.
Burkhart breaks from the clinch.
Burkhart falls off balance throwing a combination
and Graf counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Burkhart tries to kick Graf off but Graf keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Graf is just content to waste time from the top position. Burkhart takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Burkhart is looking to stand up but Graf isn't so interested in that idea.
Graf landing some decent shots from guard.
Artem Graf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burkhart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burkhart wants to get back to his feet but Graf is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Graf postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burkhart wants to get back to his feet but Graf is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Graf is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Graf trying to control the position from guard on top but Burkhart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graf throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Graf scoring with punches to the head and body.
Graf throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Graf is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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.
Graf landing with the ground and pound.
Graf is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Graf throws a big right hand that misses.
Graf landing with the ground and pound.
Graf sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Burkhart's guard.
Graf is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Burkhart on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Alex Burkhart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graf is trying to control. Burkhart wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graf stops Burkhart from getting back to his feet.
Burkhart is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Graf scores with a couple of nice shots.
Graf looks to land a strike but Burkhart avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Graf is in close to Burkhart's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Graf trying to control but Burkhart is working from the bottom.
Graf is in close to Burkhart's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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.
Burkhart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Graf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Graf throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burkhart works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Graf working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Graf thows a big elbow that misses.
Graf with a nice head shot there.
Graf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burkhart looking for a guillotine here but Graf defends easily.
Burkhart kicks Graf off and gets to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artem Graf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Graf, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artem Graf!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Daniel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan McEvoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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152 lbs
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165 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Daniel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan McEvoy!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McEvoy cracks the inside of Daniel's front leg.
Daniel shoots in for a double leg but McEvoy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Daniel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daniel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McEvoy counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Daniel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McEvoy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Daniel shoots in for a takedown but McEvoy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Daniel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McEvoy counters with a crisp one two that drops Daniel! McEvoy thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Daniel to his feet! Daniel is in big trouble!
Daniel is rocked!
Daniel is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from McEvoy tenderised Daniel's leg. Daniel is trying to keep his angry face on.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McEvoy.
Oh Daniel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A decent looking body kick lands there for McEvoy.
McEvoy feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Daniel collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ryan McEvoy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Edward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Backman (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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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Edward!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Backman!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backman misses with a few strikes there.
Edward misses with a body shot.
Edward is looking to clinch.
Backman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edward lands with a cross.
Backman throws a poor cross that misses
and Edward counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Edward throws a low kick but Backman avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Backman, as that shot connected.
It looks like Ryan Edward has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backman tries to clinch up.
Backman throws a combination that misses
and Edward counters with a nice uppercut.
Edward misses with a right hand
and Edward takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Backman misses with a wild body shot.
Edward misses with a hook to the body
and Backman counters with a right hand to the body.
Edward blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Edward counters with a thumping low kick.
Backman tries to clinch but Edward moves out of range.
Backman misses with a double jab
and Edward counters with an inside leg kick.
Ben Backman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Backman misses with a body shot
and Edward counters with a low kick, right behind Backman 's knee.
Edward lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backman just misses with a punch to the body.
Backman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edward swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Edward blocks a jab.
Backman lands a really nice looking cross but Edward seems unphased.
Backman throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Backman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Backman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Edward counters with a low kick, right behind Backman 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edward connects with a body shot that sends Backman's belly button to the back.
Backman avoids the body shot from Edward.
Edward moves away from the strike by Backman.
Edward lands an overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Backman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Backman blocks a low kick nicely.
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 Ryan Edward will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryan Edward's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Edward tries to clinch up but Backman circles away and keeps his distance.
Backman throws a lazy uppercut
and Edward moves into the clinch.
Edward scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Edward misses with a hook from the clinch.
Backman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Backman misses with the head strike.
Edward is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Backman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Backman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Backman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Edward lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Backman or not.
Edward blocking some punches.
Edward stalling against the cage.
Backman tries to break the clinch but Edward is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Backman.
Backman misses with a body punch.
Backman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Backman is breathing heavily.
Edward lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ben Backman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Backman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Backman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Edward dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Backman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Edward, as that shot connected.
Backman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Backman looks to clinch
and Edward counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Edward lands a glancing blow to the side of Backman's head.
A head kick by Backman misses
and Edward counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edward connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backman lands with a shot to the body.
Backman takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Edward misses.
Backman looks to clinch
and Edward cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Backman misses with a double jab
and Edward counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backman misses with an uppercut
and Edward cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Backman misses with a left hand
and Edward counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Edward lands a nice looking body shot.
Edward missing with a left hand there. Backman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Backman looks to score with a jab to the body but Edward is just out of range.
Backman throws a poor cross that misses
and Edward counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Edward dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Edward's cut.
That's time! Edward's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Backman misses with a left hand
and Edward counters with a slapping leg kick.
Edward tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Backman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Edward swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Edward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ryan Edward is winning the standup battle so far.
Backman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Edward makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Backman coming out on top.
Edward scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Backman misses with a shot to the body
and Edward counters with a nice leg kick.
Backman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Edward's corner calls for a 1-2. Edward obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Edward jabs Backman right on the nose. Backman blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Backman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Backman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Backman throws a lazy uppercut
and Edward counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Backman throws a head kick that misses
and Edward counters with a nice body shot.
Edward buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Edward throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backman throws a combination that misses
and Edward counters with a low kick, right behind Backman 's knee.
Edward lands with an uppercut that bounces Backman off the cage and back into rage.
Edward connects with a leg kick. Backman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Edward tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Backman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Edward lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Backman at a distance.
A cross from Edward lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backman throws a poor cross that misses
and Edward counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Backman thinking.
Backman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Edward lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Edward circles away from the clinch attempt
and Edward counters with a low kick, right behind Backman 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Edward clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Edward's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Edward.
Backman misses with a hook
and Edward makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Backman tries a head kick but it misses.
Backman moves in looking to clinch but Edward pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Backman misses
and Edward makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Backman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Edward lands a nice shot to the body.
Backman is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fighters circling - Edward throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Edward. That's going to slow Backman down.
Edward has managed to clinch.
Edward blocking some punches.
Backman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Edward backwards.
Backman working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Backman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Backman.
Backman wants to get back to striking at distance but Edward won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Backman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Backman has a couple of punches blocked by Edward.
A head punch on the inside from Backman fails to land.
Edward works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Edward keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Backman's efforts to push away.
Edward lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Edward on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Edward.
It looks like Ben Backman has been cut.
Edward lands a left hand that snaps the head of Backman backwards.
Edward lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Edward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Edward.
Backman is rocked!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Backman is still on wobbly legs! Can Edward finish him?
Backman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Edward creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Backman's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Backman drops to his knees and Edward pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Edward!
Ryan Edward retains his light heavyweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Torsten Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micah Magnum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
157 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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21
155 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Torsten Hoffman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Micah Magnum!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magnum tries to clinch up.
Hoffman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hoffman trying to control the action but Magnum is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Hoffman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hoffman prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hoffman in side control, throwing shots but Magnum defends.
Hoffman working the head with strikes.
Magnum dodges the ground and pound from Hoffman.
Magnum is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hoffman asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hoffman slows the pace down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman throwing strikes but Magnum manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hoffman sneaks back into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hoffman manages to get to full guard.
Hoffman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Magnum can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnum wants to control but Hoffman is having none of it.
Hoffman misses with a head shot.
Hoffman thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Magnum is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hoffman thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magnum is squirming around, avoiding Hoffman's attempts to control the action.
Hoffman throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Magnum wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hoffman.
You get the feeling that Magnum really doesn't like being in this position too much.
BOOM! Hoffman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hoffman 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.
Hoffman sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hoffman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
It looks like Micah Magnum has been cut.
Hoffman thowing shots but they're missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman controlling the position easily from mount.
Hoffman thowing shots but they're missing.
Magnum is looking to improve his position but Hoffman isn't that keen on the idea.
Hoffman with a couple of short strikes.
Hoffman thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Torsten Hoffman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Micah Magnum's cut.
That's time! Hoffman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hoffman throws an overhand right that lands on Magnum's shoulder, as Magnum tries to avoid the shot.
Hoffman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magnum was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoffman.
Magnum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoffman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Torsten Hoffman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoffman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magnum counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnum is pushing Hoffman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hoffman is trying to maintain a safe position but Magnum gets an underhook and turns Hoffman into the cage.
Magnum is pushing Hoffman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman is trying to drag Magnum to the mat but Magnum just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hoffman can't find room to land a body shot as Magnum controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Magnum.
Hoffman looking to slow down the pace here.
Magnum is stalling here.
Magnum taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Micah Magnum.
A big right from Hoffman misses.
Magnum ducks under a wild hook from Hoffman.
Hoffman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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.
Magnum moves out of range of the strikes.
Magnum tries to land a leg kick but Hoffman saw it coming and moves away.
Micah Magnum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoffman misses with a takedown
and Magnum counters with a body kick that stops Hoffman in his tracks momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Magnum pinned against the cage. Magnum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Torsten Hoffman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoffman misses with a lunging right hand
and Magnum counters with an outside leg kick.
Hoffman has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Magnum tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hoffman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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.
Magnum tries to clinch up.
Hoffman loads up on a big right hand but Magnum slips the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hoffman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hoffman avoids the head kick by Magnum.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoffman misses with a hook. Magnum ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Magnum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Micah Magnum's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hoffman misses with an uppercut. Magnum saw that one coming.
Magnum misses with a low kick.
Magnum misses with a shot to the body
and Hoffman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hoffman is trying to control the action in half guard but Magnum is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hoffman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hoffman is nestled in close to Magnum, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magnum can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hoffman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Magnum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hoffman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hoffman throwing shots but Magnum is blocking nicely.
Magnum wants to get back to full guard.
Hoffman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hoffman is just content to waste time from the top position. Magnum takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoffman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Magnum pushes Hoffman off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoffman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Magnum!
Hoffman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Magnum?
Magnum blocking the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The cut above Micah Magnum's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hoffman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Magnum's face.
Magnum is rocked!
Micah Magnum's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Micah Magnum's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Torsten Hoffman!
Torsten Hoffman is the new lightweight champion!
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