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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Phineus Gage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gage comes to the ring accompanied by Guns N Roses - Welcome to the Jungle. Phineus Gage could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rory Rampage's chin.
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140 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Phineus Gage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rory Rampage!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Rampage does no damage.
Rampage clinches up against the ropes.
Rampage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rampage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rampage blocking some punches.
Rampage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rampage has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gage avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rampage fails to pull guard.
A short right from Gage on the inside.
Rampage goes for a takedown attempt but Gage pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Phineus Gage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Rampage.
Rampage throws a combination that misses
and Gage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rampage misses with the combination.
Rampage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gage fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rampage checks it well.
Rampage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gage circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Rampage misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gage clinches up against the ropes.
Rampage goes for a takedown attempt but Gage pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rampage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phineus Gage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rampage lands with a nice body punch.
Rampage misses with a double jab
and Gage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rampage misses with an uppercut. Gage saw that one coming.
Rampage throws a combination that misses
and Gage counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gage misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Gage does no damage.
Gage lands a right hook to the body.
Gage pushes Rampage up against the ropes in a clinch.
Rampage can't get the takedown.
Rampage has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gage avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Gage scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gage scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rampage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gage.
Gage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gage.
Gage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rampage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gage is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rampage wants a takedown but no success here.
Gage lands a shoulder strike.
Rampage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gage lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rampage looks gassed!
Rampage can't get the takedown.
Gage lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Gage.
Rampage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gage lands a right hand.
Gage swings wildly with an uppercut but Rampage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gage gets underhooks to prevent Rampage's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rampage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gage connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rampage swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gage counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rampage backwards.
Gage misses with the head strike.
Gage manages to break the clinch.
Gage lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rampage avoids the body shot from Gage.
Rory Rampage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gage closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Gage lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rampage backwards.
Gage throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rampage is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Gage gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gage works on Rampage's body with a couple of short punches.
Gage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gage swings wildly with an uppercut but Rampage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rampage blocks an uppercut.
Gage misses with some punches.
Gage lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rampage backwards.
Gage scores with a shot to the side of Rampage's head.
Gage gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rampage.
Gage misses with the head strike.
Rampage drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rampage can't get the takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Gage creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Gage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Gage.
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!
Rampage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gage prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rampages head.
Gage misses with a punch on the inside.
Rampage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phineus Gage 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.
Gage looks to land a right hand but Rampage moved out of range.
Rampage closes the distance but Gage moves to the side
and Gage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gage gets a clinch.
Gage throws a punch but it's blocked by Rampage.
Rampage takes a shot to the head.
Rampage wants a takedown.
Gage throws a head punch that misses.
Gage lands with a short shot to the head.
Rampage looking for a takedown.
Gage pushes Rampage back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Rampage wants a takedown but no success here.
Phineus Gage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Rampage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rampage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rampage as Gage tries to tie him up.
Rampage is trying to break the clinch but Gage has him pressed against the ropes.
Rampage goes for a takedown attempt but Gage pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Gage here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Rampage is breathing heavily.
Gage has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gage swings wildly with an uppercut but Rampage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Rampage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rampage tries to score a body lock takedown but Gage shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rampage as Gage tries to tie him up.
Gage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rampage backwards.
Gage lands an uppercut.
Rampage goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gage prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Gage fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gage.
Gage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gage controlling the action here for a moment.
Gage lands a body punch.
Gage lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rampage backwards.
Gage gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rampage.
Phineus Gage has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gage lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rampage blocks an uppercut.
Gage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gage swings wildly with an uppercut but Rampage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gage lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rampage.
A shot in the inside from Gage.
Gage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gage presses Rampage against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Gage.
Gage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rampage backwards.
Rampage takes a shot to the head.
Gage working aggressively here.
Gage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gage lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Gage.
A short left from Gage.
Gage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rampage blocking some punches.
Gage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rampage backwards.
Gage swings wildly with an uppercut but Rampage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gage lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rampage or not.
A shot in the inside from Gage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rampage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gage lands a shot to the body.
Rampage's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gage working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gage stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Gage.
Gage lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gage.
Gage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gage scores with a shoulder strike.
Gage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gage lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gage throws a punch but it's blocked by Rampage.
Gage lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rampage is trying to drag Gage to the mat but Gage just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Gage lands with a light punch inside.
Gage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gage misses with a punch on the inside.
Gage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Gage.
Rampage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gage is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gage misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rampage looking for a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gage.
Gage pushes Rampage back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Gage digs a right hand into Rampage's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rampage's gas tank.
Gage presses Rampage against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Gage.
Gage lands a nice shot to the body.
Gage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rampages head.
Gage lands a body punch.
Gage swings wildly with an uppercut but Rampage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gage misses with the head strike.
Gage lands a nice shot to the body.
Gage pushes Rampage back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Gage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gage scores with a shot to the side of Rampage's head.
Gage gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rampage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rampage.
Gage pushes Rampage back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gage.
Gage lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phineus Gage dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rampage doesn't manage to clinch there - Gage circles away.
Rampage misses with a right hand
and Gage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rampage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rampage misses with a double jab.
Rampage throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gage counters with a series of strikes. Rampage will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rampage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rampage throws a jab when Gage was well out of range.
Rampage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rampage works over Gage's head and body with a nice combination.
Rampage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gage displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rampage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gage.
Rampage looks to land a left hand but Gage moved out of range nicely.
Rampage swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Gage counter with a right hand.
Rampage lands a two punch combo.
Rampage tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rampage falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gage counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rampage lands a jab to the nose.
Gage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rampage tries to close the distance and clinch but Gage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Phineus Gage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rampage feints a jab promting Gage to slip. Rampage then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gage slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rampage falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gage counters with a stiff right hand.
Gage is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rampage.
Gage misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Rampage does no damage.
Gage has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rampage misses with a wild combination.
Rampage swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gage counters with an outside leg kick.
Rory Rampage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gage tries to move into range but Rampage moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gage gets a clinch.
Gage throws a punch but it's blocked by Rampage.
Rampage drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gage pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gage slaps away a takedown attempt from Rampage, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gage misses with a combination
enabling Rampage to counter with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Rampage coming out on top.
Rampage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rampage.
Phineus Gage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rampage misses with a double jab
and Gage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rampage wants to clinch up but Gage keeps it at a distance.
Gage lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phineus Gage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gage 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Phineus Gage!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Phineus Gage!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Phineus Gage!
Phineus Gage wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Erik Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hong Kong Phooey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phooey is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hong Kong Phooey. Hong Kong Phooey has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Erik Drake's chin.
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Brown 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
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Erik Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hong Kong Phooey!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Phooey throws a head kick that misses.
Phooey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Erik Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick there by Phooey.
Phooey throws a front kick aimed at Drake's knee but Drake avoids it well.
Drake misses with a right hand
and Phooey counters with a right hand to the body.
Drake looks to clinch
and Phooey counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phooey counters with a monster head kick that knocks Drake out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hong Kong Phooey!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kerry Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Rogers (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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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kerry Lawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Anthony Rogers has been cut.
Rogers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lawson.
A nice combination there by Lawson.
Lawson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rogers shoots in looking for a takedown but Lawson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rogers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lawson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lawson scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lawson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Rogers tries to clinch but Lawson is having none of it.
Rogers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lawson stuffs the takedown.
Kerry Lawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Rogers.
Rogers looks gassed!
A lazy left from Lawson finds it's target.
Oooooh!!! Lawson has knocked Rogers down with a huge combo! Lawson steps away and waves a wobbly Rogers back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Rogers drops his hands for a split second and Lawson immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Rogers face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Lawson follows up with a right hand that knocks Rogers into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kerry Lawson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Franko Begbie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerrit Kamin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Begbie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lonely Island - Jizz in My Pants. Kamin has chosen rollin as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Franko Begbie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerrit Kamin!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamin gets caught flat footed, as Begbie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Begbie drops back looking for a leg! Kamin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kamin manages to kick Begbie off! Begbie jumps back into Kamin's guard.
Begbie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Begbie trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Begbie 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.
Begbie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Begbie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Begbie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Begbie wants to control from the top but Kamin keeps moving.
Begbie 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.
Begbie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Begbie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamin wants to stand and escape but Begbie is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Begbie 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.
Begbie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Begbie prevents Kamin from getting back to his feet.
Begbie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Begbie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Begbie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Begbie 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.
Begbie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Begbie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Begbie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the 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.
Kamin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Begbie is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Begbie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Begbie passes into half guard.
Begbie wants to control but Kamin is keeping him busy.
Begbie is looking to advance position but Kamin won't allow it.
Begbie 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.
Begbie trying to control from half guard but Kamin is working away.
Begbie stops Kamin from getting back to his feet.
Kamin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Begbie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Begbie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Begbie wants to work for an arm triangle but Kamin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Begbie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Begbie is trying to work for a kimura but Kamin is defending well.
Begbie is trying to work for a kimura but Kamin is defending well.
Begbie works his way into full mount!
Begbie looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kamin is squirming around, avoiding Begbie's attempts to control the action.
Begbie working for a guillotine from mount but Kamin is in no mood to give up.
Kamin wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Begbie has control of Kamin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kamin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Begbie working the ground and pound effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Begbie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Begbie looking to control but Kamin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Begbie is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Begbie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Franko Begbie!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevey Thekraken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thekraken is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Resurrected for Massive Torture.. Mike Hunt has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stevey Thekraken!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hunt forces Thekraken back against the ropes and clinches.
Thekraken throws an elbow that misses.
Hunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunt moves into the clinch.
Thekraken lands an elbow that stopped Hunt in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Mike Hunt has been cut.
Thekraken looking to throw knees to the head but Hunt is blocking nicely.
Hunt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thekraken moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt moves into range and clinches up with Thekraken.
Hunt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice combination there by Hunt.
Thekraken throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt connects with an inside leg kick.
Hunt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Hunt.
Hunt has closed the distance and engaged Thekraken in a clinch.
Hunt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hunt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thekraken misses with a body shot
and Hunt counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Hunt looks at the referee who does nothing so Hunt lands a crushing right that sends Thekraken to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Hunt!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Goran Spaten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasz Franusik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spaten comes to the ring accompanied by Check Yo' Self before you Wreck Yo' Self by Ice Cube. Tomasz Franusik acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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168 lbs
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169 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Goran Spaten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tomasz Franusik!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franusik with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spaten counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Franusik is trying to get back to full guard.
Spaten sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Franusik defending well though.
Still in half guard, Spaten seems content to control.
Franusik wants to get back to full guard.
Spaten trying to mount his opponent but Franusik defends it.
Spaten is looking to take a break and control but Franusik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Franusik trying to hold on to Spaten's head to control him but Spaten postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Franusik is trying is best to control the position here.
We're going to have a standup here because Goran Spaten wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Franusik with a poor takedown
and Spaten counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franusik wants to control but Spaten is keeping busy.
Franusik is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Spaten scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spaten tries to stand and escape but Franusik is controlling the position.
Spaten missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Spaten sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Franusik defending well though.
Franusik won't allow Spaten to pass to mount.
Spaten drops an elbow to the side of Franusik's head.
Spaten 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.
Spaten missing with the ground and pound from 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.
Franusik is staying active underneath Spaten, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Spaten wants to pass the guard but Franusik is defending well.
Spaten is trying to control the action in half guard but Franusik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Franusik moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Franusik looks gassed!
Spaten passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Franusik is trying to control Spaten's posture but Spaten avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franusik trying to control but Spaten flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Spaten is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Franusik avoids the strikes from Spaten.
Spaten controlling well, preventing Franusik from escaping the position.
Spaten is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Franusik holding both Spaten 's hands and preventing any damage.
Spaten lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spaten scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Franusik is looking for a way out.
Spaten is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Spaten gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Spaten gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Spaten apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Franusik with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spaten counters with a takedown into side control.
Goran Spaten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomasz Franusik.
Spaten in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spaten decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Spaten tries to close the distance and clinch but Franusik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spaten tries to clinch there but Franusik circles away.
Spaten moves in looking to clinch but Franusik pushes him off.
Franusik swats away the attempt to clinch by Spaten.
Franusik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spaten.
Franusik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Spaten counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Spaten looking to finish!
Franusik is rocked!
Spaten stays in close to Franusik's body and controls the position.
Franusik is still in real trouble! Can Spaten finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spaten distracts Franusik with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Franusik seems to have recovered his senses.
Franusik has momentary wrist control but Spaten slips an elbow through the middle.
Franusik keeping moving, preventing Spaten from controlling successfully.
Franusik really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Spaten. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Spaten drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Spaten jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Franusik is trying to control the position but Spaten postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spaten working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Franusik's head.
Spaten wants to control from the top but Franusik keeps moving.
Franusik controls Spaten momentarily but Spaten frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goran Spaten 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.
Spaten has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spaten manages to break the clinch.
Franusik with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spaten holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Spaten throws a knee to the head but misses.
Franusik tries for a takedown but Spaten manages to get underhooks.
Spaten pulls Franusik into guard.
Franusik trying to control the position from guard on top but Spaten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spaten manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Franusik manages to get himself to full guard.
Spaten lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Spaten connects with a couple of short punches.
Spaten trying to control but Franusik is working from the bottom.
Franusik is breathing heavily.
Franusik is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spaten postures up in Franusik's guard and throws a big left but Franusik blocks it.
Franusik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Spaten slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Spaten stands up and beckons Franusik to his feet.
Spaten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Franusik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Franusik with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spaten counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Goran Spaten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomasz Franusik.
Spaten is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Franusik doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spaten.
Spaten content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franusik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spaten is looking to advance position but Franusik won't allow it.
Franusik is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Spaten scores with a couple of nice shots.
Spaten decides to return to a standing position.
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!
Franusik fails with the takedown
and Spaten counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Spaten.
Franusik keeping full guard, as Spaten tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Spaten's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franusik is working an open guard so Spaten takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Franusik with a poor takedown
and Spaten counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Franusik takes a knee right on the jaw!
Spaten lands a shoulder strike.
Spaten lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Spaten just leaning against Franusik, taking a breather.
Spaten lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Franusik takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spaten obliges.
A shot in the inside from Spaten.
Spaten lands a damaging elbow.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Franusik is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Spaten gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Franusik tries to score a body lock takedown but Spaten shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spaten obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spaten jumps into guard, dragging Franusik to the mat.
Franusik prevents Spaten from getting back to his feet.
Spaten keeping moving, preventing Franusik from controlling successfully.
Franusik wants to stand but Spaten is controlling his posture from full guard.
Franusik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Franusik looking to sit in guard and control but Spaten gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goran Spaten dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Spaten fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Franusik avoids it really well and circles away.
Franusik has his takedown stuffed
and Spaten counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Franusik!
Goran Spaten overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Franusik is trying desperately to improve position.
Spaten landing shots from mount.
Spaten has hold of Franusik's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Franusik manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Spaten trying to control but Franusik is having none of it.
Spaten scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Franusik?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spaten scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Franusik?
Franusik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spaten lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Spaten working the ground and pound effectively.
Spaten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franusik can do to turn this around?
Spaten is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Franusik can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Spaten lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Franusik hang on?
Spaten working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Franusik turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Spaten off and cradles Franusik's limp body as Spaten celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Goran Spaten!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Matice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matice comes to the ring accompanied by It's a Fight. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
140 lbs
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19
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gregory Matice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reilly gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matice counters with a nice double leg into side control. Reilly won't be happy with that.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Matice creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Reilly is looking to reverse the position.
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.
Reilly tries to bench press Matice off him but Matice keeps the position.
Matice landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Matice really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Matice creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Reilly manages to get back to half guard.
Reilly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matice is taking a breather. Reilly says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Matice landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly actively working from the bottom here.
Reilly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matice pulls his head out easily.
Reilly actively working from the bottom here.
Reilly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reilly looks gassed!
Reilly looking for submissions off his back.
Matice landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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.
Matice is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Matice seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Reilly for as long as he can get away with.
Reilly looking for a kimura from the bottom but Matice passes into side control!
Matice just content to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matice lands a decent elbow from side control.
Reilly is looking to get back to his feet here but Matice is keeping cool and he's managed to take Reilly's back.
Matice lands a shot to the body.
What can Reilly do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Reilly working to try and regain half guard.
Matice controlling from the full mount.
Reilly is looking to get to half guard.
Matice lands a big shot there that rocks Reilly but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Reilly is trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Matice dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Matice misses with a looping right.
Reilly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matice waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reilly.
Reilly fails with the takedown
enabling Matice to counter with a crisp jab.
Matice bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Matice is working Reilly over with some ground and pound from side control.
Matice taking a breather here.
Matice creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matice is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Reilly's shoulder. That is not cool.
Matice wants to control but Reilly is keeping him busy.
Reilly is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Matice off and has taken his back!
Reilly working for the choke.
Matice tries to escape the position.
Reilly is not going to allow Matice to sit and survive in this position.
Reilly working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Reilly is breathing heavily.
Reilly is looking for a choke. Matice gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Matice manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly working for a triangle but Matice defends it easily.
Gregory Matice overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matice slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Matice won't allow Reilly to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matice engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Reilly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matice gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matice postures up and lands a big shot to Reilly's brow.
Matice prevents Reilly from getting back to his feet.
Matice slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Reilly has his foot on Matice's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matice works his way back into a safe position though.
Matice scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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.
Reilly being controlled here, momentarily.
Matice content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Matice showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Matice has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Matice stands up over Reilly, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Reilly looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Matice has picked Reilly up and slammed him! Reilly can't keep hold of the triangle and Matice manages to pass to side control!
Matice prevents Reilly from escaping the position.
Matice slows the pace down.
Reilly gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Matice dominated that second round.
That's time! Matice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Matice lands with an overhand left.
Matice shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Reilly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matice is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Reilly trying to get back to full guard but Matice takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Reilly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reilly can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matice punishing his opponent with strikes.
Matice looking to control and managing it successfully.
Reilly is looking to improve his position but Matice isn't that keen on the idea.
Matice tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Reilly sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Well, if Matice is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Matice lands strikes from half guard.
Reilly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matice pulls his head out easily.
Matice seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Matice is nestled in close to Reilly, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Matice keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matice lands with a punch from half guard.
Reilly wants to get back to full guard but Matice has passed into side control.
Reilly is looking to reverse the position.
Matice controls the position.
Reilly is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Reilly is trying to escape the position but Matice is controlling the position.
Reilly is trying to work for a sweep but Matice has mounted him!
Matice controlling from the full mount.
Reilly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Matice knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reilly on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Reilly that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gregory Matice is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matice tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Matice unloading with bombs!
Matice sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Reilly tries to reverse the position but Matice maintains control.
Sam Reilly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Matice showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matice 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Gregory Matice!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Gregory Matice!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Gregory Matice!
Gregory Matice wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Foulger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane McMahon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane McMahon is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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213 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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205 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Foulger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane McMahon!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foulger moves away from the strike by McMahon.
Foulger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McMahon punishes Foulger's body with a nice straight punch.
Foulger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A left lands for Foulger.
Foulger throws a big shot that misses.
McMahon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Foulger.
McMahon misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foulger misses with a wild body shot.
Foulger throws a right hand that misses
and McMahon counters with a right hand to the body.
McMahon staying out of range there.
Gary Foulger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Foulger.
Foulger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McMahon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Foulger misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMahon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Foulger throws a right hand that McMahon ducks under and follows up with a left that McMahon also avoids with ease.
Foulger loads up on a big right hand but McMahon slips the punch.
Foulger throws a sloppy body shot
and McMahon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McMahon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Foulger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Foulger misses with a right hand
and Foulger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foulger misses with a hook
and McMahon rattles Foulger with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Foulger tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. McMahon dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Foulger stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shane McMahon!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juho Pennanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie MgGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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199 lbs
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200 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Juho Pennanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Willie MgGee!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MgGee shoots in and gets a takedown into Pennanen's guard.
MgGee is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pennanen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pennanen has escaped and now he's on top!
Pennanen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pennanen wants to control from the top but MgGee keeps moving.
Pennanen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MgGee has his foot on Pennanen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pennanen works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MgGee is looking for a triangle but Pennanen pushes his legs off easily.
Pennanen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
MgGee looking for subs off his back but Pennanen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Pennanen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MgGee defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennanen is keen to just control but MgGee is a slippery customer.
Pennanen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pennanen is keen to just control but MgGee is a slippery customer.
Pennanen is really struggling to control MgGee but he's trying to hold on to the 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.
MgGee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pennanen pulls his head out easily.
Pennanen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MgGee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
MgGee is looking for a sweep. Pennanen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MgGee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pennanen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pennanen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pennanen is trying to control. MgGee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MgGee actively working from the bottom here.
Pennanen is trying to control the action in half guard but MgGee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
MgGee looking for submissions off his back.
Pennanen is looking for a kimura but MgGee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pennanen to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pennanen slows the pace down in half guard.
MgGee looking for submissions off his back.
Pennanen uses his free foot to push down on MgGee's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for MgGee.
MgGee wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Pennanen controlling well, preventing MgGee from escaping the position.
Pennanen working for a choke but MgGee is defending well.
MgGee is in bad spot here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pennanen has good solid back control here.
MgGee is keeping busy.
Pennanen misses with a punch to the head.
MgGee prevents Pennanen from getting a body triangle.
Pennanen keeps control of the position as MgGee tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juho Pennanen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pennanen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
MgGee looking for submissions off his back.
MgGee looking for a kimura from the bottom but Pennanen passes into side control!
Pennanen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but MgGee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pennanen wants to control but MgGee is keeping him busy.
MgGee is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennanen controlling the position from side mount.
Pennanen is looking to take a break and control but MgGee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pennanen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pennanen 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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pennanen is looking to take a break and control but MgGee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MgGee tries to improve position but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if MgGee can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MgGee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pennanen trying to control the action but MgGee is working from the bottom.
MgGee manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pennanen wants to get back to his feet.
MgGee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pennanen pushes MgGee off looking to stand but MgGee dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
MgGee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pennanen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MgGee is breathing heavily.
MgGee has gone for a leg lock! Pennanen slips out almost immediately though and dives into MgGee's guard.
MgGee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pennanen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pennanen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MgGee has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pennanen has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juho Pennanen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
MgGee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pennanen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in MgGee's guard now.
Pennanen won't allow MgGee to sweep him here.
Pennanen looking to sit in guard and control but MgGee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pennanen looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but MgGee is defending well. Pennanen quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! MgGee has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Pennanen celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juho Pennanen!
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