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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Radoslaw Kosowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitriy Levitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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163 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Radoslaw Kosowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dmitriy Levitan!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levitan fakes the leg kick and cracks Kosowski in the body.
Levitan ducks under a wild hook from Kosowski.
Dmitriy Levitan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Levitan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Levitan scores with a head kick. Kosowski tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Levitan misses with a head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Levitan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kosowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kosowski is breathing heavily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kosowski breaks from the clinch.
Kosowski gets tackled into the cage by Levitan. Levitan maintains the clinch.
Levitan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kosowski throws a series of punches but Levitan avoids them all with ease.
A slapping body kick lands there for Levitan.
Levitan clinches with his opponent.
Levitan breaks from the clinch.
Levitan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Levitan moves into the clinch.
Levitan manages to break the clinch.
Levitan misses with a head kick.
Levitan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Levitan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Levitan.
Levitan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Levitan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Levitan connects with a combination that backs up Kosowski into the cage. Levitan lands a flurry of punches that gets past Kosowski's guard. Kosowski is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Levitan bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitriy Levitan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zbermat Serlal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samir Nasri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Serlal's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mortal Kombat . Zbermat Serlal could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Samir Nasri's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Zbermat Serlal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Samir Nasri!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nasri misses with a combination
and Serlal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Serlal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nasri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Serlal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nasri moves forwards but Serlal connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nasri misses with a takedown attempt
and Serlal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nasri looks gassed!
A left and a right from Serlal both land. Nice combination.
Serlal lands a big right hand that sends Nasri crashing to the mat! Serlal stays standing though and waves Nasri back to his feet!
Serlal measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Nasri! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Zbermat Serlal!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Booth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Domination kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Booth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Seth Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Booth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morgan counters with a leg kick.
Morgan moves to clinch but Booth breaks away
and Booth counters with a takedown into side control.
Morgan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Booth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Morgan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Morgan trying to control from the bottom.
Morgan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Booth wants to stand but Morgan is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Booth trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Morgan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Booth is controlling him.
Booth is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Booth has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Morgan is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booth 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Charles Booth.
Booth misses with a double jab
and Morgan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Booth drives through and clinches with Morgan against the cage.
Booth prevents a takedown attempt there.
Morgan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Morgan has had enough of the clinch but Booth keeps him there for the moment.
A shot in the inside from Booth.
Morgan is pressed up against the cage. Booth has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Morgan down to the mat. Morgan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A head kick from Morgan lands but Booth takes it in his stride.
It looks like Charles Booth has been cut.
Booth shoots in and bounces Morgan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Booth is breathing heavily.
Morgan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Booth is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Booth from controlling successfully.
Morgan controlling the position.
Booth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morgan trying to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Morgan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Booth is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Booth has closed the distance and engaged Morgan in a clinch.
Booth wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Booth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Booth has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Morgan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Morgan is trying to break the clinch but Booth is controlling him.
Morgan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Booth is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Booth.
Morgan trying to control the position but instead, Booth has worked for underhooks and has pushed Morgan into the cage.
Morgan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Booth has him pressed against the cage.
Morgan prevents the takedown attempt.
Morgan wants to break free but Booth has control.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Booth is trying to drag Morgan to the mat but Morgan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Booth is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Booth prevents Morgan from breaking the clinch.
Morgan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Morgan wants to get back to striking at distance but Booth won't allow it.
Booth gets underhooks to prevent Morgan's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Booth avoiding damage as Morgan throws knees to the body.
Morgan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Booth is working for takedown but Morgan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Morgan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Booth is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Morgan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Booth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Morgan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Booth has him pressed against the cage.
Morgan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Booth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morgan sprawls well. Morgan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Booth gets slowly back to his feet.
Morgan looks to clinch
and Booth counters with a nice double leg into side control. Morgan won't be happy with that.
Morgan sneaks back into half guard.
Morgan manages to get to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morgan is trying to control the position but Booth postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Booth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles Booth'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.
Booth throws a combination that misses
and Morgan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Morgan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Booth is looking to escape.
Morgan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Morgan fails to advance to Booth's back.
Morgan stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Booth looks for a takedown but Morgan sprawls well.
Morgan connects with a leg kick. Booth looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Booth scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Morgan trying to control here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morgan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan trying to keep a closed guard but Booth is proving a slippery customer.
Morgan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Booth!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Booth is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Morgan is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Morgan extends the arm and Booth is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Seth Morgan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Puerro Armantes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domink Stansbury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stansbury is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Me Against The World. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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180 lbs
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173 lbs
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Puerro Armantes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Domink Stansbury!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stansbury tries for a takedown but Armantes circles away easily
letting Armantes counter with a right hand.
Stansbury avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Armantes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stansbury swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Armantes closes the distance but Stansbury moves to the side
and Stansbury counters with a takedown into side control.
Stansbury throws an elbow but Armantes slips to the side and avoids it well.
Armantes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stansbury on the ground.
Stansbury lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Armantes down.
Armantes pushes Stansbury away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Stansbury gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Stansbury trying to control the action but Armantes is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stansbury tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stansbury has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Armantes tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Armantes controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Armantes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stansbury cracks Armantes with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Armantes from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Stansbury lands punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armantes holding both Stansbury 's hands and preventing any damage.
Stansbury has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Armantes is in real trouble here. Stansbury gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Armantes is tapping out! Stansbury wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Domink Stansbury!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Smith will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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170 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nathan Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nathan Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Scott Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scott Smith connects with a body shot that sends Nathan Smith's belly button to the back.
Scott Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nathan Smith's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scott Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nathan Smith.
Nathan Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scott Smith.
Nathan Smith needs to keep his hands up - Scott Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Scott Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nathan Smith is out of range.
Scott Smith drops Nathan Smith with a beautiful combination! Nathan Smith stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Scott Smith is looking for the KO!
Nathan Smith is rocked!
It looks like Nathan Smith has been cut.
Nathan Smith is breathing heavily.
Scott Smith gets a clinch.
Nathan Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Scott Smith gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Scott Smith wants to control from the top but Nathan Smith keeps moving.
Scott Smith postures up in Nathan Smith's guard and throws a big left but Nathan Smith blocks it.
Scott Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Scott Smith throwing strikes from guard but Nathan Smith blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nathan Smith is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Scott Smith rolls with it to try and escape but Nathan Smith cranks on the arm and Scott Smith is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nathan Smith!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Moony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Moony!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moony shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brooks but Brooks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brooks wants to clinch but Moony slips to the side
and Moony counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moony closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brooks to the mat! Brooks manages to get full guard.
Brooks is looking to stand up but Moony isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moony pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brooks is keeping the position for now.
Moony controls from within his opponent's guard.
Moony stands up from Brooks's guard - Moony perhaps looking for a knockout.
Brooks wants to clinch
and Moony decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brooks's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moony decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brooks, up you get!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brooks moves to clinch but Moony breaks away
and Moony makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks tries to clinch but Moony moves away
and Moony counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Brooks on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Brooks pushes Moony off looking to stand but Moony dives back in and keeps control.
Moony seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brooks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Moony sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Moony seems to be working for a kimura but Brooks defends the submission attempt.
Moony sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brooks defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moony stops Brooks from getting back to his feet.
Brooks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brooks tries to get out of the position.
Moony is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Brooks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Moony is controlling him.
Moony slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Moony tries to free his leg and advance position but Brooks is retaining full guard.
Moony thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brooks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Moony wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moony controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Moony trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Brooks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moony.
Brooks wants to stand but Moony is controlling the position.
James Moony has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Brooks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Moony counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Moony.
Brooks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moony on the ground.
Moony wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Moony sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Moony drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moony jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moony trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moony drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moony jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moony working some strikes from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moony missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brooks is looking to stand up but Moony isn't so interested in that idea.
Moony pushing down on Brooks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Moony 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.
Brooks darts in trying to clinch
and Moony counters with a single leg into guard. Brooks didn't expect that.
Moony working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Moony pushing down on Brooks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Moony is working for a kimura but Brooks is defending it quite comfortably.
Moony thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brooks's head.
Moony looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Moony seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brooks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks wants to get back to his feet.
Brooks is defending against the submission attempts here by Moony.
Moony throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brooks is trying to stand.
Moony content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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.
Moony is looking to take a break and control but Brooks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. James Moony was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Brooks wants to clinch
enabling Moony to counter with a crisp jab.
Brooks tries to clinch
and Moony counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moony.
Brooks tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Moony counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moony wants to work for an arm triangle but Brooks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Moony seems to be looking for submissions.
Moony not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Moony thows a huge punch but Brooks dodges it nicely.
Brooks is trying to stand back up but Moony is controlling him
Moony is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brooks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moony.
Brooks looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Moony works his way into side control.
Moony working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brooks is trying to get back to his feet.
Moony has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moony tries for a kimura but Brooks is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Moony showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Brooks tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Moony counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Moony thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Moony scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brooks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Moony postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Brooks is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Moony, into his guard.
Moony is looking for a triangle but Brooks pushes his legs off easily.
Moony is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moony missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
James Moony has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moony seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brooks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Moony lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Moony throwing shots but Brooks is blocking nicely.
Moony seems to be working for a kimura but Brooks defends the submission attempt.
Moony sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brooks defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brooks is refusing to be controlled, as Moony sits in half guard.
Moony has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moony is looking for a kimura but Brooks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moony to get the leverage.
Moony decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Moony takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moony tries for a takedown but Brooks circles away easily
and Brooks counters by clinching up.
Brooks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daniel Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brooks working Moony over with knees to the body.
Brooks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Moony throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Moony tries to work over Brooks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moony takes a knee right on the jaw!
Moony takes an elbow to the temple.
Moony misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moony just leaning against Brooks, taking a breather.
Moony drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brooks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Moony avoiding damage as Brooks throws knees to the body.
Moony tries to score a body lock takedown but Brooks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Daniel Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Moony.
Brooks dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Moony takes a knee to the side of the body.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moony avoids it.
Brooks just leaning against Moony, taking a breather.
Moony wants to stall.
Moony fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brooks landing knees to the body.
Brooks connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brooks prevents Moony from breaking the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brooks.
A knee to the head by Brooks.
Brooks stops a takedown attempt from Moony.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the head but Moony blocks with his arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brooks.
Brooks is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brooks struggles to land a body shot inside as Moony controls his hands.
Moony drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brooks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brooks pressing his opponent against the cage.
Brooks landing some nice looking knees to the body.
James Moony is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brooks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Moony is working for takedown but Brooks is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Moony comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Moony 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 James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 25:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Moony!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Marks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Diprose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Anthony Diprose enters the cage!
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Brawler
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Karl Marks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Diprose!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Diprose.
Marks tries for a takedown but Diprose circles away easily
and Diprose counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diprose shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Marks eats them both and turns towards Diprose to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Diprose enables Marks to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Diprose manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Marks postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Diprose is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Marks, into his guard.
Marks has momentary wrist control but Diprose slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diprose wants to control from the top but Marks keeps moving.
Marks has his feet on Diprose's thighs here. He's pushed Diprose off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Diprose screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Karl Marks!
Karl Marks retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Vallely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Helguera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vallely comes to the cage accompanied by CKY - 96 Quite Bitter Beings. Mike Vallely has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Vallely!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Luis Helguera!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helguera shoots and misses
and Vallely counters with a one-two to the body.
Vallely cracks Helguera with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Vallely has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Helguera to stand back up!
Helguera is rocked!
Vallely fakes the body blow, causing Helguera to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Helguera goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Vallely!
Mike Vallely retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Florent Menez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Smith had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Florent Menez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Menez.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Menez. Menez gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice cross by Smith.
It looks like Florent Menez has been cut.
Menez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
No luck for Menez with that takedown attempt.
Menez tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith cracks Menez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Menez is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Smith has cracked Menez with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Smith lands another huge swinging hook and Menez tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Menez, before Smith can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Robert Smith!
Robert Smith retains his welterweight title!
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