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O.R.G. 11 Gomi VS De Souza PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Mayzing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerri Kam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kam's choice of entrance music: Lil Wayne. Gerri Kam acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Mayzing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerri Kam!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kam misses with a combination
and Mayzing counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mayzing slows the pace down in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mayzing stands up and beckons Kam to join him on the feet.
Mayzing dodges the punch combination from Kam.
Mayzing fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kam to the ground. Mayzing is now in Kam's guard.
Kam is looking to stand up but Mayzing isn't so interested in that idea.
Mayzing slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Johnny Mayzing wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mayzing takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Danga de danga de dang - Kam scores with a four punch combination!
Mayzing shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kam manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mayzing works over Kam with some ground and pound from guard.
Mayzing lands a couple of digs.
Kam wants to get back to his feet but Mayzing is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mayzing keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kam's head.
Kam really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mayzing. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kam can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mayzing controls the pace.
Mayzing has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mayzing postures up and lands a big shot to Kam's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayzing makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mayzing connects with a couple of short punches.
Mayzing engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mayzing chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayzing controlling from the top position.
Kam has momentary wrist control but Mayzing slips an elbow through the middle.
Mayzing content to stall in guard here.
Kam wants to get back to his feet but Mayzing is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mayzing looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Johnny Mayzing.
Kam swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mayzing drives through with a takedown into Kam's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kam can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mayzing controls the pace.
Kam scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mayzing closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kam to the mat! Kam manages to get full guard.
Mayzing postures up and lands a big shot to Kam's brow.
Kam is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mayzing engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Johnny Mayzing wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mayzing shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kam as he jumps to the side.
Gerri Kam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kam tries to bum rush Mayzing with a series of wild strikes but Mayzing uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mayzing drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mayzing stops Kam from standing up.
Mayzing is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mayzing 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayzing passes Kam's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mayzing frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kam wants to get back to his feet.
Kam looks gassed!
Mayzing in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mayzing working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Mayzing dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mayzing closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kam to the mat! Kam manages to get full guard.
Mayzing advances position into side control!
Mayzing controls the position.
Johnny Mayzing overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kam takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mayzing taking a breather here.
Kam wants to get back to his feet.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kam is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mayzing controlling from side mount.
Kam is pushing Mayzing's head away, looking to escape. Mayzing manages to hold on to the position though.
Kam is breathing heavily.
Mayzing has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kam!
Mayzing scoring with strikes but Kam is staying in there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayzing takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mayzing is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mayzing controlling from mount.
Mayzing lands a heavy elbow.
Kam is rocked!
Mayzing postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Kam badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Mayzing around the waist but Mayzing pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Mayzing is the winner by TKO! Mayzing jumps onto the ropes and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Mayzing!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mike Tyson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Roberto Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson misses with a hook
and Silva counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tyson's guard now.
Tyson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tyson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Silva has passed into half guard!
Silva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tyson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tyson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tyson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tyson tries to kick Silva off but Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tyson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Silva jumps into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva advances to mount.
Tyson is trying desperately to improve position.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Silva controlling the pace for now.
Tyson working to try and regain half guard.
Silva controlling from mount.
It looks like Silva might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is trying to escape the mount.
Silva controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Silva has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Tyson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Silva controlling from the full mount.
Tyson is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva controlling his opponent.
Tyson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Tyson has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Tyson tries to roll but Silva sticks to his back.
Silva working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Tyson is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Silva has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Tyson taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roberto Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Flash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jagoda Blackberry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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134 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Flash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jagoda Blackberry!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackberry gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Flash counters with a single leg into guard. Blackberry didn't expect that.
Blackberry wants to stand but Flash is controlling the position.
Flash wants to control from the top but Blackberry keeps moving.
Flash stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Blackberry tries for a takedown but Flash circles away easily
and Flash counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Flash.
Flash is trying to trip Blackberry. He has hold of a leg but Blackberry is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Flash persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Flash sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blackberry's guard.
Flash prevents Blackberry from improving his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Flash wants to stand up but Blackberry manages to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flash throwing strikes but missing.
Blackberry is trying to control the position but Flash postures up.
Flash is looking to work some ground and pound but Blackberry has wrist control.
Flash won't allow Blackberry to sweep him here.
Blackberry trying to keep a closed guard but Flash is proving a slippery customer.
Blackberry keeping moving, preventing Flash from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Blackberry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jagoda Blackberry has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Flash shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackberry holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Flash tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Flash avoids the attempt from Blackberry to control.
Flash goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Blackberry turns into him and now he's in Flash's guard.
Blackberry trying to control but Flash is working from the bottom.
Blackberry is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blackberry decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackberry throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Blackberry gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Flash counters with a takedown into side control.
Bobby Flash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jagoda Blackberry.
Blackberry wants to control but Flash postures up.
Flash wants to stand but Blackberry has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Blackberry avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Flash trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackberry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flash is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Blackberry is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Blackberry has escaped and now he's on top!
Blackberry trying to control but Flash is working from the bottom.
Blackberry stopping the sweep attempt from Flash.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackberry wants to stand but Flash has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Flash dominated that round.
That's time! Flash's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Blackberry with a poor takedown
and Flash holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Flash drags the fight down to the ground.
Flash seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Blackberry wants to stand but Flash is controlling his posture from full guard.
Flash on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Flash tries to get out of the position.
Blackberry trying to control the position from guard on top but Flash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackberry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flash swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackberry stopping the sweep attempt from Flash.
Flash has his feet on Blackberry's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Blackberry misses with a takedown attempt
and Flash counters with a solid body kick.
Blackberry tries to keep at a distance but Flash has taken the fight into the clinch.
Flash lands a damaging elbow.
Flash has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Blackberry uses from the top position.
Blackberry looking to sit in guard and control but Flash gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flash is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Blackberry wants to sweep here but Flash controlling him for the moment.
Flash is looking to stand up but Blackberry won't let him.
Flash trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flash won't allow Blackberry to get back to his feet.
Blackberry looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Flash drives through and clinches with Blackberry against the ropes.
Flash decides to pull guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackberry is looking to work some ground and pound but Flash has wrist control.
Flash keeping moving, preventing Blackberry from controlling successfully.
Blackberry is fighting to break Flash's control of his arms but Flash is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Blackberry trying to control but Flash is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Blackberry might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Flash kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jagoda Blackberry.
Blackberry gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Flash counters with a takedown into side control.
Bobby Flash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jagoda Blackberry.
Blackberry stops Flash from passing to mount.
Blackberry is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Blackberry tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Blackberry is trying to stand up here but Flash is controlling him well.
Blackberry manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Blackberry is breathing heavily.
Blackberry shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Flash counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Blackberry's guard now.
Flash is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Flash 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. This is the final round!
Flash shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blackberry napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Flash is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Flash tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Flash wants to control but Blackberry is keeping him busy.
Flash tries for a kimura but Blackberry is defending well.
Blackberry is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flash is looking to take a break and control but Blackberry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Flash tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Flash throws a strike aimed at the side of Blackberry's head but Blackberry avoids it well.
Blackberry is not content to let Flash control the position.
Flash tries to advance position but instead Blackberry slips a leg back in to half guard.
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.
Flash prevents Blackberry from improving his position.
Blackberry is trying to stand back up but Flash is controlling him
Blackberry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Flash is working away from the top position though.
Flash moves into full mount! Blackberry won't be happy about that!
Flash avoids the attempt from Blackberry to control.
Flash knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blackberry on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flash tries to control but Blackberry wriggling away.
Blackberry takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Blackberry tries to lock up and control but Flash gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blackberry is looking to improve his position but Flash isn't that keen on the idea.
Flash throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Blackberry wants to hold on but Flash pushes him away.
Bobby Flash overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flash is looking to stand but Flash has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Flash moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Blackberry has worked his arm free - good work by Blackberry!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flash moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Blackberry wants to control but Flash postures up.
Flash looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Blackberry is avoiding damage well.
Blackberry is trying to control Flash's posture but Flash avoids it.
Blackberry tries to bench press Flash off him but Flash keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blackberry is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jagoda Blackberry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby Flash is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blackberry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flash trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Flash showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Flash, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Flash!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Nut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, John Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Nut!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nut is fending him off so far but Clark persists. Nope, Nut circles away and we're back to standing.
Nut looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Clark dodges the punch combination from Nut.
Nut misses with a combination
and Clark counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Clark thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clark tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nut knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Clark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Clark is trying to control. Nut wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Clark is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nut defends it well.
Clark is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark throwing shots but Nut is blocking nicely.
Clark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nut defending well though.
Clark is looking for a kimura here.
Clark 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.
Clark scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Clark throwing shots but Nut is blocking nicely.
Clark is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nut is looking to escape.
Clark content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Clark trying to pass the guard but Nut defending well.
Clark keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nut is staying active underneath Clark, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Clark controlling the pace.
Nut is refusing to be controlled, as Clark sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because John Clark wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Clark defending well as Nut loads up on a big left hand.
Nut misses with a double jab
and Clark counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nut won't be happy with that.
Nut is not content to let Clark control the position.
Clark tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Clark has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Clark stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark tries for a takedown but Nut circles away easily
letting Nut counter with a right hand.
Clark fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nut throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clark counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Clark wants to control from the top but Nut keeps moving.
Clark thows a big elbow that misses.
Clark won't allow Nut to get back to his feet.
Nut is working an open guard so Clark takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nut tries to kick Clark off in order to stand up. Clark Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Clark dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Clark fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nut to the ground. Clark is now in Nut's guard.
Nut wants to stand but Clark is controlling the position.
Clark controls from within his opponent's guard.
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Nut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nut is keeping the position for now.
Nut is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nut is breathing heavily.
Clark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
John Clark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nut can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clark controls the pace.
John Clark has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Clark shoots in for a takedown but Nut shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Clark shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nut napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Clark grinds an elbow into Nut's temple.
Clark remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Nut is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clark working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark in side control, throwing shots but Nut defends.
Clark throws a strike aimed at the side of Nut's head but Nut avoids it well.
Nut is letting Clark control him for a moment.
The strikes coming from Clark are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Clark throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Clark fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Clark stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nut throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clark.
Clark drives through with a takedown into Nut's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Nut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clark showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nut utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clark stays in close to Nut's body and controls the position.
Nut keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John Clark has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nut misses with an uppercut
and Clark counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Clark 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.
Clark looking to pass the guard.
Clark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Clark dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Clark.
Clark decides to stand back up. Clark steps back and let's Nut get back to his feet.
Clark shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nut napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Clark fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Clark is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nut has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nut is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clark wants to control but Nut is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nut is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Clark thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Clark misses with the ground and pound.
Clark sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nut is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Clark is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nut knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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.
Clark tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Clark tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Clark has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nut wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nut is being controlled here.
Nut dodges the ground and pound from Clark.
Nut is not content to let Clark control the position.
Clark in side control, throwing shots but Nut defends.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nut is pushing Clark's head away, looking to escape. Clark manages to hold on to the position though.
Clark landing strikes.
An elbow from Clark crashes against the mat.
John Clark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nut wants to get back to his feet.
Clark is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nut knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Terry Nut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nut seems a little lost for a moment, as Clark dominates the positioning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clark is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Nut looks calm but he's in trouble here. Clark gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Nut is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Clark lets go of the hold and Nut can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Clark!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Terry Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Dexter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Dexter!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dexter counters with a nice leg kick.
Jackson rushes Dexter and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Dexter gets control of Jackson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dexter will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dexter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Dexter keeps moving.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Dexter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dexter postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dexter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
We're going to have a standup here because Terry Jackson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dexter closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the ropes.
Dexter is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dexter using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dexter lands a good knee to the midsection. Jackson won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dexter manages to pull guard.
Dexter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jackson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Dexter manages to move to mount!
Dexter is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Dexter closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jackson is looking to control Dexter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Terry Jackson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dexter forces Jackson back against the ropes and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dexter crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.
Dexter is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nice elbow from Dexter.
It looks like Terry Jackson has been cut.
Dexter connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
Dexter scores with a knee to the head.
Dexter is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dexter lands a knee to the head.
Dexter manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dexter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dexter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Jackson misses
and Dexter counters with a solid body kick.
Dexter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Dexter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terry Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dexter clinches up against the ropes.
Dexter manages to break the clinch.
Dexter feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dexter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dexter postures up.
Dexter passes Jackson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dexter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson looking for subs from the bottom but Dexter mounts him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dexter stands up from mount. Strange move.
Terry Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dexter bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dexter decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dexter moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dexter lands a knee to the head.
Dexter breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dexter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dexter receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Dexter landing knees to the head.
Dexter with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dexter landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dexter landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dexter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dexter darts in and clinches Jackson up against the ropes.
Dexter breaks from the clinch.
Dexter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dexter lands a head kick!
Terry Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dexter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dexter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dexter content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dexter prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
Dexter controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Dexter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Terry Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dexter looking to score a takedown here. Jackson is defending well but Dexter drives through and ends up in Jackson's guard.
Dexter stands up from Jackson's guard - Dexter perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dexter moves into the clinch.
Dexter lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dexter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Dexter counters with a thumping low kick.
Dexter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dexter lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dexter leaning against his opponent.
Dexter manages to break the clinch.
Jackson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jackson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dexter closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jackson quickly recovers to half guard.
Dexter wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dexter controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dexter stands up out of the half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dexter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dexter with a knee to the head.
Dexter scores with a knee to the head.
Dexter pulls guard successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dexter is keeping the position for now.
Dexter is pulling down on Jackson's head to control his posture.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Dexter circles away easily
and Dexter counters by clinching up.
The referee calls for Dexter to work.
Rob Dexter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dexter gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dexter stands and steps away. Jackson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dexter instigates a clinch.
Dexter jumps into guard, dragging Jackson to the mat.
Dexter keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Dexter has a closed guard, preventing Jackson from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Dexter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Dexter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dexter has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 24:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 24:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Dexter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Cowlam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garth Fourie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cowlam might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Red Hot Chilli Peppers - Cant Stop. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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19
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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25
180 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamie Cowlam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Garth Fourie!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cowlam shoots in looking for a takedown but Fourie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cowlam's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fourie takes a swing at Cowlam's ribcage but misses.
Cowlam scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cowlam moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fourie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cowlam closes the distance and pushes Fourie back into the ropes.
Cowlam turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Cowlam tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cowlam decides to stand back up. Cowlam steps back and let's Fourie get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowlam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fourie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cowlam counters with a series of strikes. Fourie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cowlam throws out a powerful jab.
Fourie closes the distance but Cowlam moves to the side
and Cowlam counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fourie throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fourie being controlled against the ropes.
Fourie stalling in the clinch but Cowlam improves position.
Fourie prevents Cowlam from breaking the clinch.
Fourie ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fourie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fourie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cowlam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cowlam wants to get up but he can't break Fourie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fourie is looking to stand up but Cowlam isn't so interested in that idea.
Cowlam gets to his feet. Fourie looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fourie scores with a head kick. Cowlam tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fourie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fourie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fourie throws a combination that misses
and Cowlam counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cowlam stands up out of the half guard.
Cowlam throws a jab but it's blocked by Fourie.
Cowlam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fourie counters with a good, hard body kick but Cowlam shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fourie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fourie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cowlam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cowlam fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Cowlam dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cowlam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fourie.
Cowlam throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fourie moves in looking to clinch but Cowlam pushes him off.
Cowlam closes the distance and pushes Fourie back into the ropes.
Cowlam on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fourie utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fourie is pushing Cowlam up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fourie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cowlam as Fourie tries to tie him up.
Fourie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cowlam is trying to break the clinch but Fourie is controlling him.
Fourie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fourie ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fourie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fourie wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fourie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cowlam wants to stand and escape but instead Fourie has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Fourie trying to control the position from guard on top but Cowlam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fourie has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cowlam is proving hard to escape from.
Fourie tries to free his leg and advance position but Cowlam is retaining full guard.
Cowlam is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fourie is stalling in the full guard.
Cowlam wants to stand and escape but Fourie is having none of it.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Garth Fourie hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Fourie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cowlam counters by moving into the clinch.
Fourie tries to pull guard but Cowlam won't allow it.
Jamie Cowlam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garth Fourie.
Cowlam stops a takedown attempt from Fourie.
Fourie leaning against his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cowlam wants to get back to striking at distance but Fourie won't allow it.
Cowlam is looking to break free of the clinch but Fourie has double underhooks.
Cowlam's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fourie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fourie is stalling here.
Fourie tries to break the clinch but Cowlam is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cowlam tries to break free but Fourie pushes him back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jamie Cowlam will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A head kick by Cowlam misses
and Fourie counters with a left and a right that stings Cowlam.
Cowlam bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fourie's head backwards.
Garth Fourie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fourie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cowlam counters with a straight right hand.
Cowlam changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cowlam attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fourie scores with a shot to the body.
Cowlam tries to clinch but Fourie moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fourie leaves Cowlam with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fourie moves to clinch but Cowlam breaks away
and Cowlam counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fourie won't be happy with that.
Fourie wants to control but Cowlam postures up.
Cowlam has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Fourie pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cowlam back to the ropes. Fourie follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fourie closes the distance but Cowlam moves to the side
and Cowlam counters with a single leg into guard. Fourie didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cowlam won't allow Fourie to sweep him here.
Jamie Cowlam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fourie trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cowlam has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Garth Fourie was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cowlam circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cowlam counters with a stiff right hand.
Cowlam darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fourie tries to clinch but Cowlam moves away
and Cowlam cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cowlam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fourie counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cowlam feints and as Fourie raises his hands in defense, Cowlam changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cowlam wants to stand but Fourie is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cowlam showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Garth Fourie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jamie Cowlam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fourie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cowlam defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Cowlam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cowlam, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Cowlam!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theunie Visagie (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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27
205 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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26
200 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple 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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Theunie Visagie!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira throws a nice looking combination but Visagie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nogueira throws a combination that misses
and Visagie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nogueira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nogueira misses with a combination
and Visagie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nogueira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Visagie is controlling him.
Nogueira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Visagie wants to get back to full guard.
Nogueira seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Visagie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Visagie pulls Nogueira in close to prevent any damage.
Nogueira has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nogueira tries to stand but Visagie is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nogueira is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Visagie is trying to control the position but Nogueira postures up.
Visagie 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.
Nogueira wanted to stand there but Visagie had control of the position.
Visagie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nogueira is not content to let Visagie control the position.
Visagie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nogueira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nogueira is not content to let Visagie control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Theunie Visagie.
Nogueira swings widly with a right hand
and Visagie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Visagie scores with the left hand. Nogueira knows he should have avoided that one.
Visagie shoots for a double leg takedown but Nogueira sprawls well. He's pushed Visagie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nogueira misses with a shot to the body
and Visagie counters with a straight right hand.
Nogueira throws a combination that misses
and Visagie counters with a single leg into guard. Nogueira didn't expect that.
Visagie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Visagie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Visagie wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving.
Nogueira wants to stand but Visagie is controlling the position.
Visagie wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Visagie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nogueira wants to stand but Visagie is controlling the position.
Visagie wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Visagie postures up.
Visagie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Theunie Visagie was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Visagie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theunie Visagie.
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.
Nogueira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nogueira wants it to stay on the feet.
Nogueira leaves Visagie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nogueira misses with a combination
and Visagie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nogueira wants to get back to his feet.
Visagie wants to take a breather but Nogueira is having none of it.
Visagie works his foot free and advances to mount.
Visagie content just to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nogueira is squirming around, avoiding Visagie's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theunie Visagie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nogueira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Visagie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Visagie works his way into full mount!
Nogueira wants to control but Visagie is having none of it.
Theunie Visagie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Visagie looking to control but Nogueira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nogueira is working to get back to half guard.
Visagie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nogueira tries to reverse the position but Visagie maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Visagie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Visagie is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Nogueira can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Visagie tries to control but Nogueira wriggling away.
Visagie looking to secure an arm triangle but Nogueira defends it well.
Visagie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nogueira is surviving well by controlling Visagie's body position as best he can.
Visagie gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira throws a combination that misses
and Visagie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Visagie.
Nogueira trying to keep a closed guard but Visagie is proving a slippery customer.
Nogueira 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.
Visagie wants to pass the guard but Nogueira is keeping the position.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Visagie from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nogueira wants to stand up but Visagie is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Visagie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nogueira. Nogueira circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Visagie.
Nogueira misses with a body punch
and Visagie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nogueira leaves Visagie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Visagie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Visagie.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theunie Visagie.
Nogueira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Visagie counters with a straight right hand.
Visagie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Visagie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nogueira is just riding it out for now. Visagie eventually gives up the hold.
Visagie works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Visagie wants to control the pace but Nogueira is squirming around nicely.
Visagie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Visagie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nogueira kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Visagie controlling his opponent.
Nogueira is squirming around, avoiding Visagie's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theunie Visagie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Visagie throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nogueira misses with a combination
and Visagie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nogueira is staying active underneath Visagie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Visagie works his foot free and advances to mount.
Nogueira is just holding on here. Visagie manages to take his back.
Visagie trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Nogueira looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Visagie controlling from the back.
Visagie has the hooks in. Nogueira is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nogueira prevents Visagie from getting a body triangle.
Visagie keeps control of the position easily here as Nogueira tries to buck him off.
Nogueira showing good submission defense here.
Visagie tries to get the hooks in deep but Nogueira pushed the leg off.
Nogueira is trying to get back to his feet but Visagie has full control of the position and if anything, Nogueira has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Visagie has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Nogueira is defending well but eventually Visagie manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Nogueira has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Theunie Visagie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hennie Snotklap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
205 lbs
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204 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hennie Snotklap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Small!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snotklap scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hennie Snotklap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snotklap closes the distance and clinches up with Small, looking for a takedown. Snotklap pushes Small against the ropes but Small circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Small tries to clinch there but Snotklap circles away.
Snotklap throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Snotklap gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Small drops down looking for an ankle pick but Snotklap pulls his leg out and moves away.
Snotklap throws a right and a left that both miss.
Snotklap misses with a double jab.
Snotklap swats away the attempt to clinch by Small.
Snotklap looks to land a combination but Small avoids it well.
Snotklap fails with a takedown attempt.
Snotklap misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snotklap throws a looping overhand right but Small ducks down to avoid it.
Snotklap misses with a series of wild punches.
Small closes the distance and clinches.
Small manages to break the clinch.
Snotklap stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Snotklap wants it to stay on the feet.
Small avoids the body shot from Snotklap.
Snotklap throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Small.
Small is looking to clinch but Snotklap is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Snotklap throws a right and a left that Small avoids nicely.
Snotklap tries for a takedown but Small circles away easily
and Small counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Small.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hennie Snotklap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snotklap is looking to break free of the clinch but Small has double underhooks.
Snotklap stops a takedown attempt from Small.
Small pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Small taking a breather.
Small tries to pull guard but Snotklap holds him up against the ropes and eventually Small drops back down to his feet.
Small fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Snotklap takes an elbow to the forehead.
Small breaks from the clinch.
Snotklap shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Small but Small pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Snotklap pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Small back to the ropes. Snotklap follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snotklap closes the distance and clinches.
Snotklap can't break the clinch.
Small tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Snotklap smiles and moves away.
Snotklap throws a right and a left that Small avoids nicely.
Snotklap looks to land a combination but Small avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Snotklap.
Snotklap throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Small.
Snotklap misses with a series of wild punches.
Snotklap throws a head kick but Small moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Snotklap pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Small gets a clinch.
Snotklap tries for a takedown. No joy.
Small breaks the clinch.
Small tries to clinch up.
Snotklap misses with a wild combination.
Snotklap throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Small looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Snotklap throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Small.
Small closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hennie Snotklap dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Small closes the distance and clinches up with Snotklap, looking for a takedown. Small pushes Snotklap against the ropes but Snotklap circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Small looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Snotklap rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Small moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Snotklap throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snotklap shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Small sprawls well. Small wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Snotklap gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Snotklap, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snotklap throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snotklap throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snotklap shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Small defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snotklap throws a series of punches but Small moves out of range.
Small steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snotklap.
Nice straight punches there by Snotklap. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Snotklap.
Snotklap throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Small sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Small tries to clinch up.
No luck for Small with that takedown attempt.
Hennie Snotklap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Small.
Small gets tackled into the ropes by Snotklap. Snotklap maintains the clinch.
Small swings wildly with an uppercut but Snotklap uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Snotklap's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small wants to get back to striking at distance but Snotklap won't allow it.
Small lands a nice elbow.
Small lands a damaging elbow.
Small breaks the clinch.
Small on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Small moves in looking to clinch but Snotklap pushes him off.
Snotklap keeps the fight on the outside.
Snotklap throws a series of punches but Small moves out of range.
A punch combination from Snotklap misses.
Snotklap ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Small moves away.
Small blocks a head kick by Snotklap.
Snotklap scores with a takedown into Small's guard.
Small is looking to stand up but Snotklap isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snotklap is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Hennie Snotklap wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Snotklap shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Small doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hennie Snotklap is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Snotklap lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Jack Small has been cut.
Small is breathing heavily.
Snotklap fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Small rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snotklap moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Snotklap takes a swing at Small's ribcage but misses.
Small uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snotklap.
Snotklap will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Snotklap throws a push kick but Small slaps the foot to one side.
Snotklap just misses with a punch to the body.
Snotklap misses with a jab, cross combination.
Snotklap forces Small back against the ropes and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hennie Snotklap dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Small's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Snotklap with a jab.
Snotklap misses with a double jab.
Snotklap misses with a two punch combination.
Snotklap changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Snotklap throws a shot to the body.
Snotklap looks to throw the jab but Small is out of range.
Snotklap will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Snotklap misses with the combination.
Snotklap throws a series of punches but Small moves out of range.
Snotklap misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snotklap scores with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Snotklap as Small shoots in.
Small takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Snotklap tries to bum rush Small with a series of wild strikes but Small uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Small takes one to the chin there.
Snotklap shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Small sprawls well. Small wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Snotklap gets slowly back to his feet.
Small looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snotklap is fending him off so far but Small persists. Nope, Snotklap circles away and we're back to standing.
Snotklap closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Snotklap throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Snotklap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Snotklap, pushing him back against the ropes.
Snotklap blocks an elbow strike from Small.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Small just misses with a elbow thrown towards Snotklap's brow.
Small trying to stall but Snotklap improves his position.
Small lands an elbow inside that Snotklap shrugs off.
A bit of stalling here from Small.
Small keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Snotklap's efforts to push away.
Small has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Snotklap is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hennie Snotklap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Small.
Snotklap tries to break the clinch but Small is controlling the position.
Snotklap working hard to break the clinch.
Small tries for a takedown but Snotklap manages to get underhooks.
Snotklap fails to pull guard.
Snotklap is trying to force a seperation but Small has the dominant position.
Snotklap is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Small tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Snotklap smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snotklap misses with a hook.
Snotklap misses the jab.
Small keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Small avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snotklap moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Snotklap lands a really nice looking cross but Small seems unphased.
Snotklap displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Snotklap misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Small takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheers as Snotklap lands an impressive looking overhand right. Small doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snotklap shoots in and gets a takedown into Small's guard.
Snotklap gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Snotklap darts in and clinches Small up against the ropes.
Snotklap wants to get back to striking at distance but Small won't allow it.
Snotklap prevents a body shot from Small.
Snotklap is trying to force a seperation but Small has the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Small misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Snotklap.
Small doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jack Small has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hennie Snotklap is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A frustrated look appears on Snotklap's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Small has had enough of the clinch but Snotklap keeps him there for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hennie Snotklap showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Snotklap has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hennie Snotklap!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Davison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesar Jovani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davison comes to the ring accompanied by El Guapo likes to dance. Jovani has chosen Ecstasy of Gold as his entrance music. Cesar Jovani will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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18
155 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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20
157 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Joshua Davison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cesar Jovani!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jovani tries a head kick but it misses.
Jovani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davison throws a shot from downtown. Jovani moves away and avoids it.
Jovani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Davison throws a lazy uppercut
and Jovani counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big head kick from Jovani and Davison is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Davison is rocked!
Jovani would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jovani forces his way into half guard.
Davison is trying to stand back up but Jovani is controlling him
Jovani wants to get back to his feet.
Jovani wants to pass the guard but Davison is defending well.
Davison is staying active underneath Jovani, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jovani passes to side control.
Jovani is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jovani tries for a kimura but Davison is defending well.
Jovani has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jovani misses with a head kick.
Jovani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davison misses with an uppercut.
Crack! A monster head kick from Jovani and Davison falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Jovani!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cesar Jovani!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose De Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takanori Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takanori Gomi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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157 lbs
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150 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose De Souza!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Takanori Gomi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gomi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Souza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gomi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gomi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
De Souza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gomi swivels and escapes.
De Souza tries for a takedown but Gomi circles away easily
and Gomi counters with a series of strikes. De Souza will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gomi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
De Souza shoots and misses
and Gomi counters with a big head kick but De Souza shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose De Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Gomi cracks the inside of De Souza's front leg.
De Souza misses with a takedown attempt
and Gomi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Souza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gomi.
Gomi tries a head kick but it misses.
De Souza blocks a head kick by Gomi.
Gomi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Souza tries for a takedown but Gomi circles away easily
and Gomi counters with a low kick, right behind De Souza 's knee.
De Souza shoots in and bounces Gomi off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
De Souza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gomi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Souza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Souza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Souza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
De Souza wants to control from the top but Gomi keeps moving.
Gomi wants to sweep here but De Souza controlling him for the moment.
Gomi trying to control the position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
De Souza stops Gomi from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi looks gassed!
De Souza looking to pass the guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
De Souza forces his way into half guard.
De Souza is nestled in close to Gomi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
De Souza is looking for a kimura here.
De Souza seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
De Souza passes the guard and advances to mount!
De Souza is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gomi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
De Souza landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Souza controlling the pace for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gomi can do anything to dispel that myth.
De Souza with shots to the head and body - Gomi looks very uncomfortable down there.
De Souza has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gomi's face.
De Souza is in the full mount, landing strikes.
De Souza controlling his opponent.
De Souza is working for a guillotine from mount but Gomi frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
De Souza can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gomi is looking to escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
De Souza is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gomi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Souza is working for a guillotine from mount but Gomi frees his head quite easily.
De Souza fails to advance to Gomi's back.
De Souza connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
De Souza lands a heavy elbow.
De Souza throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gomi because De Souza loaded up on that one.
Gomi tries to hold on but De Souza pushes him away.
De Souza can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gomi is looking to escape.
De Souza scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gomi?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gomi is looking to improve his position but De Souza isn't that keen on the idea.
Gomi tries to lock up and control but De Souza gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Takanori Gomi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
De Souza gets a double leg takedown into Gomi's guard.
Gomi keeping moving, preventing De Souza from controlling successfully.
De Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Souza throwing strikes from guard but Gomi blocks nicely.
De Souza won't allow Gomi to get back to his feet.
De Souza 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.
De Souza controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
De Souza trying to control but Gomi is working from the bottom.
De Souza controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jose De Souza has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gomi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
De Souza fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi misses with the combination.
Gomi swinging wildly here.
De Souza on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gomi. Gomi obviously looking to wear him down.
De Souza misses with a takedown
and Gomi counters with an inside leg kick.
De Souza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gomi counters with a head kick. That will keep De Souza thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose De Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A good leg kick by Gomi.
Good standup being displayed there by Gomi as he connects with a hook.
Takanori Gomi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gomi misses with a series of wild punches.
Gomi is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Souza shoots for a double leg takedown but Gomi sprawls well. He's pushed De Souza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Takanori Gomi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gomi.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Souza.
Nice takedown defense from Gomi. No joy for De Souza on that attempt.
De Souza with a poor takedown
and Gomi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. De Souza is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Gomi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
De Souza tries for a takedown but Gomi circles away easily
and Gomi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gomi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on De Souza if he has to take too many more of those.
Gomi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takanori Gomi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Souza fails with the takedown
and Gomi counters with a left to the body.
Gomi scores with a hook to the body. De Souza takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gomi. That's going to slow De Souza down.
Gomi fails to land with a series of punches.
De Souza shoots and misses
and Gomi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gomi sizes up De Souza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gomi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gomi tests De Souza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Souza slips a jab and a cross from Gomi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi fails to land with a series of punches.
De Souza tries for a takedown but Gomi circles away easily
enabling Gomi to counter with a crisp jab.
Gomi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Souza.
Gomi misses with a wild combination.
De Souza fails with the takedown
and Gomi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Gomi.
De Souza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gomi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
De Souza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gomi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takanori Gomi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A punch combination from Gomi misses.
Gomi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gomi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Souza counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
De Souza tries to pass to full mount but Gomi defends it.
Gomi blocking the ground and pound attempt from De Souza.
De Souza seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gomi is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jose De Souza!
Jose De Souza is the new lightweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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