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UFC 16 - Azure vs Hais PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gilmar Fonseca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Stefaniak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good elbows
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Gilmar Fonseca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Stefaniak!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stefaniak is looking to clinch but Fonseca is avoiding it.
Stefaniak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fonseca takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stefaniak swings for the body but Fonseca moves out of range.
A slow jab from Stefaniak misses its intended target.
Stefaniak throws a jab but it's blocked by Fonseca.
Stefaniak misses with a body shot.
Fonseca shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fonseca showed some decent athleticism there.
Fonseca is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stefaniak is just riding it out for now. Fonseca eventually gives up the hold.
Fonseca is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stefaniak doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fonseca.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fonseca seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Stefaniak is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gilmar Fonseca!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Bloggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artum Ruska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Bloggs is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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255 lbs
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245 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Bloggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Artum Ruska!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloggs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bloggs rushes Ruska and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ruska trying to land knees to the body.
Bloggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruska throws a chopping leg kick but Bloggs manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bloggs shoots in for a takedown but Ruska shows good takedown defense.
Ruska keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Bloggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bloggs scores a takedown into full mount!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bloggs raining down shots from the mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruska is looking to get to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bloggs manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ruska to take his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloggs lands punches and elbows.
Bloggs tries to get the hooks in deep but Ruska pushed the leg off.
Bloggs keeps control of the position as Ruska tries to break free.
Ruska is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ruska manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bloggs's guard. Nice work there by Ruska.
Bloggs is trying to keep Ruska in close.
Bloggs throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bloggs is looking for a triangle but Ruska pushes his legs off easily.
Ruska prevents Bloggs from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs keeping moving, preventing Ruska from controlling successfully.
Bloggs throwing short punches from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruska accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bloggs pulls Ruska in close to prevent any damage.
Bloggs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ruska is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ruska advances to half guard.
Ruska wants to free his trapped foot but Bloggs is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bloggs landing small, sideways elbows.
Bloggs missing with punches from the bottom.
Bloggs striking from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs has one foot on Ruska's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bloggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruska.
Bloggs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ruska.
Bloggs ducks under a wild hook from Ruska.
Ruska throws a one two combo.
Ruska thows a body shot but no joy.
Bloggs tries to clinch up.
Bloggs moves in looking to clinch but Ruska pushes him off.
A big right from Ruska misses.
Ruska looks to throw the jab but Bloggs is out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bloggs is defended easily by Ruska.
Ruska lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruska pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bloggs is out of range and Ruska settles back down.
Ruska slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bloggs tries to clinch but Ruska moves out of range.
Ruska rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bloggs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Ruska misses.
Bloggs on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ruska walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bloggs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ruska throws a hook to the side of Bloggs's head but Bloggs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bloggs closes the distance and clinches up with Ruska, looking for a takedown. Bloggs pushes Ruska against the cage but Ruska circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bloggs drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ruska is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Bloggs dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ruska loads up on a big right hand but Bloggs slips the punch.
Bloggs avoids the body shot from Ruska.
Ruska misses with an uppercut. Bloggs saw that one coming.
Bloggs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bloggs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruska.
Bloggs shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ruska is trying to defend but Bloggs finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ruska tries to roll over but Bloggs keeps him under control.
Ruska slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruska throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bloggs thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bloggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruska avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ruska had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bloggs defends it easily.
Bloggs stands up over Ruska, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bloggs passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs is looking for a kimura but Ruska is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bloggs to get the leverage.
Ruska is trying to get back to full guard.
Ruska moves into full guard.
Ruska working for a triangle but Bloggs defends it easily.
Ruska is breathing heavily.
Ruska is trying to control the position but Bloggs postures up.
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!
Bloggs gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ruska misses with an uppercut
and Bloggs holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ruska misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs tries to pull guard but Ruska holds him up against the cage and eventually Bloggs drops back down to his feet.
Bloggs works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ruska working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bloggs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bloggs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bloggs postures up and lands a big shot to Ruska's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bloggs's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bloggs trying to control but Ruska is working from the bottom.
Ruska looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs with a nice head shot there.
Bloggs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bloggs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ruska's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bloggs seems to be working for a kimura but Ruska defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bloggs wants to free his trapped foot but Ruska is holding on for dear life with his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bloggs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ruska does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Bloggs dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ruska throws the left hand but Bloggs avoids the punch easily.
Bloggs has Ruska up against the cage in a clinch.
Bloggs decides to pull guard.
Ruskais looking to pass into half guard but Bloggs pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bloggs is in guard.
Ruska has his foot on Bloggs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bloggs works his way back into a safe position though.
Joe Bloggs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bloggs wants to pass the guard but Ruska is keeping the position.
Bloggs throwing strikes but missing.
Bloggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruska working for a triangle but Bloggs defends it easily.
Bloggs stands up and waves to Ruska to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruska misses with a hook
and Bloggs counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ruska manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ruska wants to finish this one by submission but Bloggs is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ruska.
Ruska takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bloggs sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bloggs throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ruska blocks the strikes from Bloggs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs gets full guard.
Ruska must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bloggs striking from his own guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bloggs working for a triangle but Ruska defends it easily.
Bloggs keeping full guard, as Ruska tries to pass.
Bloggs trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bloggs is looking to sinch up a triangle. Ruska throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bloggs's body to avoid the submission. Bloggs has instead reached around Ruska's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bloggs arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Bloggs!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjj Forthewin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darzee Demonstrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bjj Forthewin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
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280 lbs
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjj Forthewin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Darzee Demonstrada!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demonstrada stuffs the takedown attempt from Forthewin. Forthewin gets slowly back to his feet.
Demonstrada works the jab nicely.
Forthewin feints and as Demonstrada raises his hands in defense, Forthewin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Demonstrada keeping moving, preventing Forthewin from controlling successfully.
Forthewin passes into half guard.
Demonstrada really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Forthewin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Forthewin is trying to control. Demonstrada wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forthewin trying to control from Demonstrada's half guard. Demonstrada has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Demonstrada is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Forthewin wants to control from the top but Demonstrada keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demonstrada tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Forthewin trying to control the position from guard on top but Demonstrada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forthewin stays in close to Demonstrada's body and controls the position.
Demonstrada looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We're going to have a standup here because Bjj Forthewin wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Demonstrada leaves Forthewin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Forthewin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Forthewin showed some decent athleticism there.
Forthewin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Forthewin controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demonstrada tries to roll over but Forthewin keeps him under control.
Forthewin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Demonstrada is looking to improve his position.
Demonstrada is in trouble now - Forthewin has advanced to mount!
Forthewin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Demonstrada manages to avoid the submission attempt.
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!
Demonstrada is trying to get back to half guard.
Forthewin tries for a kimura but Demonstrada is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forthewin is trying to get an arm triangle but Demonstrada is defending well.
Forthewin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Forthewin is trying to get an arm triangle but Demonstrada is defending well.
Forthewin trying to control the position but Demonstrada is working away.
Demonstrada tries to buck Forthewin off but Forthewin is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forthewin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Forthewin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Demonstrada is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Demonstrada wants to control but Forthewin postures up.
Forthewin trying to control the position but Demonstrada is working away.
Demonstrada is trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Forthewin swings around for an armbar but Demonstrada sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Forthewin's guard.
Forthewin trying to keep a closed guard but Demonstrada is proving a slippery customer.
Demonstrada trying to control the position from guard on top but Forthewin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjj Forthewin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Forthewin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Demonstrada to score with a decent uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Demonstrada, as that shot connected.
Demonstrada connects with a single shot there.
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!
Forthewin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Demonstrada sprawls well. Demonstrada wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Forthewin gets slowly back to his feet.
Demonstrada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Darzee Demonstrada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Forthewin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Demonstrada moves in close and cracks Forthewin with a massive right hand! Forthewin, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Demonstrada!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darzee Demonstrada!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andy Botwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gio Naza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naza has chosen Saliva - Ladies and Gentlemen as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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176 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Botwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, Gio Naza!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Botwin lands with a kick to the temple. Naza shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Botwin lands with a slapping head kick.
Naza misses with a looping left.
Naza shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Botwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naza.
Naza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Andy Botwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Botwin throws the kick towards the body but Naza avoids it.
Botwin lands a nice looking body shot.
Naza misses with a takedown attempt - Botwin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Naza throws a looping overhand right but Botwin ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Botwin misses with a head kick.
Botwin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Naza.
Botwin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Botwin throws a head kick that misses.
Botwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Botwin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Botwin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Naza on the side of the head.
Botwin tries a head kick but it misses.
Botwin tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naza fails to land the takedown.
Andy Botwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gio Naza.
Naza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Botwin is fending him off so far but Naza persists. Nope, Botwin circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Botwin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Botwin stuffs the takedown.
Botwin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Botwin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Naza counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Botwin trying to control but Naza postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Botwin wants to improve his position but Naza is controlling well.
Naza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Botwin defending well though.
Naza trying to control from half guard but Botwin is working away.
Botwin wants to get back to full guard.
Naza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Botwin defending well though.
Botwin is trying to maintain the position but Naza is very close to passing his half guard.
Botwin tries to roll over but Naza keeps him under control.
Naza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Botwin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naza is looking to take a break and control but Botwin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Naza moves into full mount! Botwin won't be happy about that!
Botwin is desperately trying to improve his position but Naza has a good base and remains in mount.
The referee warns Botwin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Botwin can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Botwin is squirming around, avoiding Naza's attempts to control the action.
Botwin is trying to escape the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naza has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Botwin's face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Botwin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Naza with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Botwin tries to hold on but Naza postures up.
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 Andy Botwin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Botwin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Naza throws an off balance right hand
and Botwin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Botwin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Botwin misses with a low kick as Naza jumps back.
Botwin shoots for a takedown but Naza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A jab from Naza misses.
Botwin scores with a decent looking hook.
Botwin fakes the leg kick and cracks Naza in the body.
Naza sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Botwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Botwin.
Naza displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Botwin.
Naza throws an overhand right that lands on Botwin's shoulder, as Botwin tries to avoid the shot.
Botwin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Botwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Naza blocks a head kick by Botwin.
Good standup being displayed there by Botwin as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naza slips under a jab.
Naza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Naza throws a solid leg kick but Botwin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Naza.
Botwin delivers a nice body kick.
Botwin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nazas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big right from Naza misses.
Botwin throws a push kick but Naza slaps the foot to one side.
Botwin leaves Naza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Botwin shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Botwin misses.
Botwin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Botwin tries a head kick but it misses.
Botwin fails to land the takedown.
Botwin keeps Naza at a distance using the push kick.
Botwin lands a nice looking body kick.
Naza defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Botwin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naza blocks a head kick by Botwin.
Naza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Botwin but Botwin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Botwin shoots in looking for a takedown but Naza manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Botwin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Botwin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Naza's guard.
Naza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Botwin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Naza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Naza wants to stand and escape but Botwin is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Botwin dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Botwin fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Botwin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Botwin throws a good cross that connects.
Botwin stuffs the takedown.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Naza enables Botwin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Naza manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Naza scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Botwin fails with the takedown
and Naza counters with a single leg into guard. Botwin didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naza is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Botwin looking to control.
Botwin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Botwin can't keep his opponent in guard - Naza advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gio Naza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Naza trying to control the action but Botwin is working from the bottom.
Botwin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Botwin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Botwin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Naza must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Botwin wants to sweep here but Naza controlling him for the moment.
Botwin being controlled here, momentarily.
Botwin working for a triangle but Naza defends it easily.
Naza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Naza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naza wants to pass the guard but Botwin is keeping the position.
Botwin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Naza is aware though and is defending well.
Naza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Botwin keeping full guard, as Naza tries to pass.
Naza trying to control but Botwin is working from the bottom.
Botwin 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.
Botwin keeping full guard, as Naza tries to pass.
Naza is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gio Naza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Naza tries to free his leg and advance position but Botwin is retaining full guard.
Botwin has his foot on Naza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Naza works his way back into a safe position though.
Botwin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Naza is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Naza postures up and lands a big shot to Botwin's brow.
Naza scoring with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Botwin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Naza wants to control from the top but Botwin keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Naza lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Botwin trying to keep a closed guard but Naza is proving a slippery customer.
Naza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gio Naza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Botwin 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Botwin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gavin Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tristan Mkhalele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Douglas's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Drowning Pool - Step up. Mkhalele has chosen Noir Désir - Un jour en France as his entrance music. Tristan Mkhalele will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
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27
219 lbs
8 - 8 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Gavin Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Tristan Mkhalele!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Douglas forces Mkhalele back against the cage and clinches.
Mkhalele prevents a takedown attempt there.
Douglas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mkhalele avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mkhalele lands an elbow that stopped Douglas in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Gavin Douglas has been cut.
Nice elbow from Mkhalele.
Gavin Douglas's cut is getting worse.
Mkhalele prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gavin Douglas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Douglas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Douglas wants to break the clinch but can't.
The referee calls for Mkhalele to work.
Mkhalele lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mkhalele is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mkhalele looking to stall.
Douglas tries to score a body lock takedown but Mkhalele shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Douglas is breathing heavily.
Douglas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mkhalele unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mkhalele displaying some good clinch control by pressing Douglas up against the cage.
Douglas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gavin Douglas's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mkhalele is pushing Douglas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mkhalele landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice elbow from Mkhalele.
Jeez, Gavin Douglas's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gavin Douglas's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tristan Mkhalele!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zim Dextrin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Zim Dextrin enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Walter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Zim Dextrin!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walter swinging wildly here.
A combination from Walter does no damage.
Walter throws a head kick but Dextrin moves out of range.
Dextrin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Walter throws a leg kick but Dextrin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dextrin 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.
Walter misses with a low kick.
Walter throws a right hand that Dextrin ducks under and follows up with a left that Dextrin also avoids with ease.
Dextrin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dextrin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Walter works over Dextrin's head and body with a nice combination.
Dextrin checks a low kick from Walter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dextrin is defended easily by Walter.
Dextrin shoots in for a takedown but Walter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Martin Walter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zim Dextrin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Walter lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dextrin shoots in and drives through. Walter sprawls well.
Dextrin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Walter but Walter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Walter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Walter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dextrin.
Walter throws a right and a left that Dextrin avoids nicely.
Walter closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Zim Dextrin has been cut.
Dextrin looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dextrin blocks the body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dextrin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dextrin is defended easily by Walter.
Walter punishes Dextrin's body with a nice straight punch.
Walter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dextrin.
Walter looks to land a body kick but Dextrin moved away.
Martin Walter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walter cracks a nice hook into Dextrin's ribs.
Walter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Martin Walter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick from Walter lands but Dextrin takes it in his stride.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Walter enables Dextrin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Walter manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Walter wants to stand but Dextrin is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dextrin sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dextrin stops Walter from standing up.
Dextrin wants to control from the top but Walter keeps moving.
Walter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dextrin is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dextrin pushes down on Walter's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walter pushes Dextrin off looking to stand but Dextrin dives back in and keeps control.
Dextrin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dextrin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Walter is looking to escape.
Walter is trying to stand up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dextrin controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Walter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zim Dextrin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Walter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Walter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Walter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Walter is looking to land body kicks.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dextrin.
Dextrin shoots in for a takedown but Walter shows good takedown defense.
Walter lands with a shot to the body.
Walter cracks Dextrin with a good jab.
Walter throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Walter does no damage.
Walter throws a hook but Dextrin avoids it easily.
Walter misses with a few strikes there.
Nice takedown defense from Walter. No joy for Dextrin on that attempt.
Martin Walter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zim Dextrin.
Walter throws a nice looking combination but Dextrin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Walter misses with a wild body shot.
Walter misses with a straight right.
Walter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dextrin moves away.
A head kick misses from Walter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dextrin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Walter misses with the combination.
Walter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dextrin checks a leg kick.
Walter throws a low kick, looking for Dextrin's leg but Dextrin calmly moves out of range.
Walter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dextrin misses with a takedown attempt - Walter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dextrin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Walter feints a jab promting Dextrin to slip. Walter then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dextrin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walter throws the kick towards the body but Dextrin avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Martin Walter is winning the standup battle so far.
Walter throws a head kick that misses.
Dextrin dodges the punch combination from Walter.
Dextrin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Walter.
Walter lands a two punch combo.
Walter lands with a nice body kick.
Walter is looking to wear down Dextrin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Walter misses with a series of wild punches.
Dextrin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice takedown defense from Walter. No joy for Dextrin on that attempt.
Walter just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walter looks to land a left hand but Dextrin moved out of range nicely.
Walter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dextrin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Walter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walter misses with a wild combination.
Dextrin fails with the takedown.
Walter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dextrin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Walter looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dextrin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Walter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zim Dextrin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Walter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Walter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dextrin.
Dextrin dodges the punch combination from Walter.
Dextrin blocks a head kick by Walter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dextrin moves out of range of the body kick from Walter.
Walter tries to score with a low kick but Dextrin moves his leg out of the way.
Dextrin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Walter as he jumps to the side.
Walter throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter fakes the leg kick and cracks Dextrin in the body.
Walter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dextrin under the eye.
Dextrin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Horrible takedown by Dextrin or perhaps it was just good defense by Walter which made him look bad.
Walter digs a good hook to Dextrin's body.
Walter closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Walter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dextrin.
Walter throws a sloppy head kick and Dextrin moves out of range easily.
Dextrin looks for a takedown but Walter sprawls well.
Martin Walter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zim Dextrin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dextrin.
Walter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Walter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walter throws a series of punches but Dextrin moves out of range.
Walter leaves Dextrin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Walter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Walter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Walter wants it to stay on the feet.
Dextrin shoots in for a takedown but Walter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dextrin avoids the head kick by Walter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dextrin.
Walter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Walter tries to bum rush Dextrin with a series of wild strikes but Dextrin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dextrin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dextrin avoids the body shot from Walter.
Sloppy strikes from Walter. Those never looked like landing.
Walter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dextrin.
Martin Walter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walter connects with a body shot that sends Dextrin's belly button to the back.
Walter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dextrin.
Walter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dextrin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Walter swivels and escapes.
Walter thows a body kick. Dextrin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Martin Walter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dextrin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Walter throws a series of punches but Dextrin avoids them all with ease.
Walter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dextrin shoots for a double leg takedown but Walter sprawls well. He's pushed Dextrin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Walter throws a sloppy head kick and Dextrin moves out of range easily.
Zim Dextrin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dextrin moves forwards but Walter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Walter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Walter, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Walter!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Diagana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diagana kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Judas Priest - Painkiller. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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133 lbs
10 - 12 - 0 |
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147 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Alberto Diagana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Brett James!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James misses with a wild combination.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
James throws a leg kick but Diagana sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diagana shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diagana gets slowly back to his feet.
Diagana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James moves into the clinch.
James wants to break free but Diagana has control.
James avoiding damage as Diagana throws knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Diagana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diagana misses with a body punch.
Diagana tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Diagana back against the cage.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Diagana has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diagana stalling in the clinch but James improves position.
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diagana.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alberto Diagana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diagana rushes James and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
James is looking to control Diagana's arms but Diagana gets an underhook and turns him. Now James has his back to the cage.
Diagana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now.
James avoids the elbow strike from Diagana, against the cage.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diagana blocks it with crossed arms.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diagana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diagana swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
James is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diagana has James pressed against the cage, preventing James from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brett James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diagana as he avoids it easily.
James scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Diagana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diagana shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts James as he jumps to the side.
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!
James fails to land the takedown.
Oooooh!!! James has knocked Diagana down with a huge combo! James steps away and waves a wobbly Diagana back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Diagana is rocked!
It looks like Alberto Diagana has been cut.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
Oh Diagana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diagana shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has James pinned against the cage. James gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James cracks Diagana's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Diagana slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before James can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brett James!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Tulirinta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson comes to the cage accompanied by N.E.R.D. - Rockstar remix. Tulirinta has chosen Aphrodite - Ganja Man as his entrance music. Dennis Robinson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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197 lbs
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198 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Dennis Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Tulirinta!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tulirinta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robinson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tulirinta. Robinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tulirinta fails to land the takedown.
Robinson throws a right and a left that Tulirinta avoids nicely.
Tulirinta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tulirinta blocks a jab.
Tulirinta defending well as Robinson loads up on a big left hand.
Tulirinta shoots and misses
and Robinson counters with a left and a right that stings Tulirinta.
Tulirinta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Robinson pinned against the cage. Robinson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dennis Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Tulirinta.
Robinson throws a hook to the side of Tulirinta's head but Tulirinta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Robinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Robinson looks to throw the jab but Tulirinta is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Robinson.
Robinson throws a series of punches but Tulirinta avoids them all with ease.
Robinson tries to bum rush Tulirinta with a series of wild strikes but Tulirinta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robinson throws a series of punches but Tulirinta avoids them all with ease.
Tulirinta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Robinson misses with a double jab
so Tulirinta counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tulirinta wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Tulirinta trying to move into half guard but instead Robinson has managed to sweep!
Tulirinta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tulirinta wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Robinson is now in half guard.
Tulirinta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tulirinta moves into full guard.
Robinson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tulirinta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robinson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tulirinta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tulirinta working for a triangle but Robinson defends it easily.
Robinson preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tulirinta managing to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Robinson postures up.
Tulirinta pulls Robinson in to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tulirinta has his foot on Robinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Robinson gets to his feet - Tulirinta follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Tulirinta dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Robinson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tulirinta.
Tulirinta shoots for a takedown but Robinson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tulirinta fails with a takedown attempt.
Dennis Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Tulirinta.
Robinson tries to bum rush Tulirinta with a series of wild strikes but Tulirinta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robinson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tulirinta blocks a jab.
Robinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robinson lands a head shot.
Tulirinta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Robinson misses the target.
Robinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tulirinta circles away quickly and effectively.
Robinson lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Robinson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Robinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tulirinta is breathing heavily.
Tulirinta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Robinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Robinson throws a combination that misses
and Tulirinta counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tulirinta seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Robinson has recovered full guard.
Robinson wants to get back to his feet but Tulirinta is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tulirinta sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tulirinta trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson wants to stand up but Tulirinta is controlling him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tulirinta tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.
Tulirinta wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Marcus Tulirinta has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Robinson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tulirinta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tulirinta slips under a jab from Robinson.
Tulirinta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Robinson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tulirinta counters with a single leg into guard. Robinson didn't expect that.
Robinson keeping full guard, as Tulirinta tries to pass.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Tulirinta from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tulirinta might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Robinson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tulirinta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Marcus Tulirinta wasn't active enough on the ground.
Robinson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson swinging wildly here.
Robinson misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcus Tulirinta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tulirinta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Robinson as he avoids it easily.
Robinson slaps away a takedown attempt from Tulirinta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A punch combination from Robinson misses.
A combination from Robinson does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Robinson.
Robinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dennis Robinson is winning the standup battle so far.
Tulirinta dodges the punch combination from Robinson.
Robinson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tulirinta ducks under a wild hook from Robinson.
Robinson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tulirinta counters with a single leg into guard. Robinson didn't expect that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tulirinta pushes down on Robinson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tulirinta is trying to control the action in half guard but Robinson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tulirinta seems to be working for a kimura but Robinson defends the submission attempt.
Tulirinta passes to side control.
Tulirinta tries to move into full mount but can't pass Robinson's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tulirinta laying and praying for a moment but Robinson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Tulirinta tries to pass to full mount but Robinson defends it.
Robinson is trying to stand up here but Tulirinta is controlling him well.
Tulirinta looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tulirinta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Robinson's head.
Tulirinta wants to free his trapped foot but Robinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tulirinta is stalling here. Robinson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tulirinta seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Robinson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Tulirinta tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Robinson easily slips into full mount!
Tulirinta is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tulirinta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marcus Tulirinta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Robinson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Dennis Robinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robinson lands with a cross.
Robinson stuffs the takedown.
Marcus Tulirinta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dennis Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Tulirinta.
Robinson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tulirinta on the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Robinson there.
Robinson misses with a combination
and Tulirinta counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dennis Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tulirinta with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Tulirinta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tulirinta 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Tulirinta!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Muchacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Timberloke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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219 lbs
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210 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Muchacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Justin Timberloke!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Timberloke catches Muchacho right on the button with a cross.
Muchacho really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice sprawl there from Timberloke as Muchacho shoots in.
Timberloke gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Muchacho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Muchacho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Timberlokes head.
Timberloke has had enough of the clinch but Muchacho keeps him there for the moment.
Muchacho breaks from the clinch.
Timberloke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Muchacho.
Muchacho swats away the attempt to clinch by Timberloke.
Muchacho takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Timberloke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muchacho.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timberloke throws a body punch but Muchacho moves out of range.
Justin Timberloke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muchacho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Timberloke finds it's way round the side to connect with Muchacho's head.
Muchacho fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Muchacho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timberloke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Muchacho takes a shot to the head.
Muchacho stalls.
Muchacho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Muchacho.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Timberloke.
Muchacho gets through Timberloke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muchacho.
Muchacho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muchacho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Timberloke backwards.
Timberloke taking a breather.
Timberloke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Muchacho has him pressed against the cage.
Muchacho displaying some good clinch control by pressing Timberloke up against the cage.
Timberloke prevents a body shot from Muchacho.
Muchacho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Muchacho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Timberloke is pressed up against the cage. Muchacho has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Timberloke down to the mat. Timberloke avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Timberloke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Muchacho.
Timberloke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Muchacho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Timberloke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Timberloke throws a hook to the side of Muchacho's head but Muchacho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Muchacho throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Timberloke tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Muchacho is in Timberloke's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Timberloke wants to stand and escape but Muchacho is having none of it.
Timberloke keeping moving, preventing Muchacho from controlling successfully.
Timberloke wants to stand up but Muchacho is controlling him.
Muchacho is standing up over Timberloke. Timberloke looks to escape but Muchacho dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muchacho throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Timberloke works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Muchacho prevents Timberloke from standing back up.
Muchacho decides to stand and escape the position.
Timberloke moves into the clinch.
Timberloke pushes Muchacho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Timberloke tries to stall but Muchacho uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Muchacho lands an elbow that stopped Timberloke in his tracks for a moment.
Timberloke wants to break free but Muchacho has control.
Timberloke wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Timberloke.
It looks like Ivan Muchacho has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muchacho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muchacho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muchacho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Timberloke smiles and moves away.
Timberloke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Timberloke takes a swing at Muchacho's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muchacho takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A clash of legs there as Muchacho blocks the low kick.
Timberloke misses with a hook. Muchacho ducked under it nicely.
Timberloke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muchacho.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Timberloke throws a series of punches but Muchacho moves out of range.
Timberloke throws a big shot that misses.
Muchacho tries to clinch up.
Muchacho swats away the attempt to clinch by Timberloke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Timberloke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Muchacho's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Muchacho looks for a takedown but Timberloke sprawls well.
Muchacho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Timberloke finds it's way round the side to connect with Muchacho's head.
Timberloke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Muchacho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Timberloke connects with a solid leg kick.
Timberloke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Timberloke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Muchacho momentarily.
Muchacho moves out of range as Timberloke strikes.
Muchacho clinches up against the cage.
Muchacho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Timberloke has had enough of the clinch but Muchacho keeps him there for the moment.
Muchacho is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Muchacho misses with a body punch.
Timberloke is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muchacho letting Timberloke take a breather here.
Timberloke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Timberloke blocking some punches.
Muchacho scores a nice knee to the body.
Timberloke is breathing heavily.
Muchacho leaning against his opponent.
Muchacho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Timberloke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muchacho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Timberloke blocks a body shot from Muchacho.
Timberloke trying to stall but Muchacho improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Timberloke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muchacho lands a takedown into guard.
Muchacho wants to control from the top but Timberloke keeps moving.
Muchacho 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.
Muchacho trying to control the position from guard on top but Timberloke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Muchacho stands and throws Timberloke's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Muchacho looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Timberloke is avoiding damage well.
Muchacho decides to stand back up.
Muchacho thows a body shot but no joy.
Timberloke stuffs the takedown attempt from Muchacho. Muchacho gets slowly back to his feet.
Timberloke tries to clinch but Muchacho is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timberloke looks to land a left hand but Muchacho moved out of range nicely.
Justin Timberloke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Timberloke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Timberloke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Muchacho in his tracks.
Muchacho slips a jab from Timberloke.
Muchacho moves out of range of the strikes.
Muchacho moves out of range of the strikes.
Muchacho fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Muchacho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timberloke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Muchacho shoots in for a takedown but Timberloke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Muchacho tries to keep at a distance but Timberloke has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Timberloke.
Muchacho wants a takedown.
Timberloke scores with a shot to the side of Muchacho's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muchacho misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timberloke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muchacho backwards.
Timberloke wants to break the clinch but can't.
Timberloke prevents a body shot from Muchacho.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Timberloke blocks an uppercut.
Timberloke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Muchacho fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Timberloke as Muchacho tries to tie him up.
Timberloke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Timberloke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muchacho takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Timberloke throws a shot to the body.
Ivan Muchacho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Timberloke.
Timberloke cracks a nice hook into Muchacho's ribs.
Timberloke throws a right and a left that Muchacho avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Timberloke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ivan Muchacho'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!
Timberloke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Muchacho has time to react.
Muchacho shoots for a double leg takedown but Timberloke sprawls well. He's pushed Muchacho's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Timberloke throws a front kick aimed at Muchacho's knee but Muchacho avoids it well.
Timberloke throws a low kick, looking for Muchacho's leg but Muchacho calmly moves out of range.
Timberloke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muchacho walks into a straight right hand from Timberloke.
Muchacho tries for a takedown but Timberloke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Muchacho forces Timberloke back against the cage and clinches.
Muchacho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Muchacho fails to land.
Muchacho breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Timberloke tries to clinch there but Muchacho circles away.
Timberloke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timberloke moves in looking to clinch but Muchacho pushes him off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Muchacho is defended easily by Timberloke.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Muchacho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Timberloke.
A jab from Timberloke finds it's way through Muchacho's defenses.
Muchacho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Timberloke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Muchacho somewhat.
Justin Timberloke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Timberloke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Timberloke moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Muchacho is rocked!
Timberloke closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Muchacho! Timberloke dives in looking to finish! Muchacho is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Timberloke!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mr Azure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Hais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hais has chosen Time to Say Goodbye by Bocelli & Brightman as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Azure!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Vladimir Hais!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azure smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Azure throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hais displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Azure throws out the jab.
Hais shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Azure as he jumps to the side.
Azure throws a body punch but Hais moves out of range.
Azure connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hais dives in and grabs Azure's left leg, looking for a takedown. Azure pushes down on Hais's head and hops out.
Azure lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Azure looking to score a takedown here. Hais is defending well but Azure drives through and ends up in Hais's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Azure's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Azure trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hais working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Azure.
Hais looking to control.
Azure is in close to Hais's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Azure postures up.
Azure in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Azure working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hais working for a triangle but Azure defends it easily.
Azure preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azure throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Azure accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hais is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Azure keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hais's head.
Azure slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Azure 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.
Hais looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Azure throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hais wants to sweep but no luck.
Azure postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hais tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Azure throws and elbow that misses. Hais uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Azure's guard. Nice move by Hais!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hais stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Azure swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Azure is trying to keep Hais in close.
Azure might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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!
Hais won't allow Azure to sweep him here.
Azure looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hais passes into half guard.
Hais has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The referee warns Azure that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Azure regains half guard.
Hais is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azure moves into full guard.
Azure is trying to control the position but Hais postures up.
Hais looking to pass the guard.
Hais slips nicely into half guard.
Hais is looking for a kimura but Azure is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hais to get the leverage.
Azure looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Azure won't allow Hais to pass to mount.
Azure is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hais's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hais's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azure gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Azure is landing with strikes. Hais can't take much more of this.
Hais tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azure working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Azure raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hais is rocked!
Azure looking to finish Hais with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hais!
Hais is still in real trouble! Can Azure finish him?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Azure cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Azure lands a big shot to the head and Hais winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mr Azure!
Mr Azure retains his featherweight title!
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