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Euro Premier League: Event 6 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Arne Georgsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kung Lai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georgsen comes into the arena with O Fortuna blaring out of the sound system. Lai has chosen KoRn - Twisted Transistor as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Lai has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Kung Lai has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
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208 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Hans Arne Georgsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kung Lai!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Georgsen misses with a combination
and Lai counters with a leg kick.
Lai looks gassed!
Georgsen checks a leg kick.
Georgsen shoots in looking for a takedown but Lai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Georgsen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Lai. No joy for Georgsen on that attempt.
Hans Arne Georgsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Georgsen throws a lazy uppercut
and Lai counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Georgsen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Arne Georgsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Georgsen fails to land the takedown.
Georgsen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lai defends it nicely.
Georgsen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lai avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georgsen misses with a takedown
and Lai counters with a right hand to the body.
Georgsen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lai counters with a good low kick that Georgsen was not able to check.
Georgsen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Georgsen has his takedown stuffed
and Lai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Georgsen fails with the takedown
and Lai moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lai manages to break the clinch.
Georgsen misses with a takedown
and Lai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Georgsen misses with a takedown attempt
and Lai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lai.
Georgsen tries for a takedown but Lai circles away easily
and Lai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lai scores with a head kick.
Georgsen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georgsen misses with a takedown attempt
and Lai counters with a solid body kick.
Georgsen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Georgsen fails with the takedown
and Lai makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Georgsen really felt that one!
Georgsen with a poor takedown
and Lai counters with an inside leg kick.
Georgsen tries to clinch
and Lai counters with a nice leg kick.
Georgsen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lai pinned against the cage. Lai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Georgsen misses with a takedown
and Lai counters with a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lai.
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.
Georgsen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice sprawl there from Lai as Georgsen shoots in.
Georgsen looks for a takedown but Lai sprawls well.
Georgsen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Georgsen throws a right hand that misses
and Lai counters with a straight right hand.
Georgsen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lai counters with a good low kick that Georgsen was not able to check.
A punch combination from Georgsen misses.
Georgsen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Lai dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Georgsen has a takedown stuffed.
Georgsen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Georgsen doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Lai to counter with a crisp jab.
Georgsen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Georgsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Georgsen. Lai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lai is breathing heavily.
Lai slaps away a takedown attempt from Georgsen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Arne Georgsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Georgsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georgsen fails with the takedown
and Lai counters with a body kick that stops Georgsen in his tracks momentarily.
Georgsen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lai tries to avoid it but Georgsen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lai to the ground. Lai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Georgsen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Georgsen somewhat.
Georgsen scores with a takedown into Lai's guard.
Georgsen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lai working a defensive guard here.
Georgsen wants to get up but he can't break Lai's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lai is looking for a triangle but Georgsen pushes his legs off easily.
Georgsen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hans Arne Georgsen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Georgsen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lai as he avoids it easily.
Georgsen with a poor takedown
and Lai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Georgsen shoots in looking for a takedown. Lai tries to sprawl out of it but Georgsen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Georgsen dives in and scores a takedown into Lai's guard.
Hans Arne Georgsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Georgsen content to stall in guard here.
Lai controls Georgsen momentarily but Georgsen frees himself.
Kung Lai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Georgsen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Arne Georgsen showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 19:19
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 19:19
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 19:19
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregoire Lefevre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes comes to the cage accompanied by Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. Lefevre has chosen Saliva - Ladies and Gentlemen as his entrance music. Gregoire Lefevre has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mike Barnes's chin.
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167 lbs
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218 lbs
8 - 9 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Mike Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Gregoire Lefevre!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lefevre drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barnes misses with a hook
and Lefevre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barnes misses with a hook to the body
and Lefevre counters with a left to the body.
Barnes misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Lefevre to counter with a crisp jab.
Lefevre misses with a hook
and Barnes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lefevre.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Lefevre.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lefevre takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barnes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barnes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lefevre takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barnes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barnes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is looking to clinch but Lefevre is avoiding it.
Lefevre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Lefevre misses with a hook
and Barnes counters with a left to the body.
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Lefevre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lefevre misses with an uppercut
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Lefevre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes clinches with his opponent.
Lefevre blocking some punches.
Barnes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lefevre fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barnes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lefevre counters with a stiff right hand.
Lefevre defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
Lefevre fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lefevre checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barnes misses with a lunging right hand
and Lefevre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mike Barnes will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lefevre moves out of range of the body kick.
Barnes swings widly with a right hand
and Lefevre counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Mike Barnes has been cut.
A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target.
Lefevre lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Barnes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes lands with a nice body punch.
A big right from Barnes misses.
Barnes throws an off balance right hand
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnes misses with a hook
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barnes misses with an uppercut
and Lefevre counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes cracks Lefevre with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lefevre dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Gregoire Lefevre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes moves in looking to clinch but Lefevre pushes him off.
A jab from Barnes finds it's way through Lefevre's defenses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Lefevre moves out of range easily.
Lefevre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barnes.
Mike Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes thumps Lefevre with a low kick.
Gregoire Lefevre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lefevre.
Lefevre tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes misses with a right hand
and Lefevre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gregoire Lefevre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lefevre manages to avoid it.
Lefevre moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lefevre counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
Lefevre doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
Mike Barnes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lefevre checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregoire Lefevre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 19:19
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 18:20
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 19:19
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Rammell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bomb kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Casino Royale Soundtrack - You Know My Name. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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225 lbs
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283 lbs
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Decent wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, James Bomb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Leroy Rammell!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rammell misses with a right hand
and Bomb makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bomb motions for Rammell to come forward. Bomb throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bomb tries to land a front kick but Rammell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bomb thows a leg kick but Rammell checks it
and Rammell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rammell misses with a body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bomb.
Rammell looks gassed!
Bomb lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rammell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bomb can pounce on him.
Crunch! Bomb slams his shin into Rammell's torso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomb throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bomb scoring well with a low kick there.
Rammell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bomb. Bomb obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Bomb lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice shot by Bomb.
Rammell blocks the body kick.
Rammell takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Good leg kick by Bomb there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomb lands with a good body shot.
Good leg kick by Bomb there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rammell tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bomb.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bomb.
Rammell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bomb, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bomb. Rammell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bomb plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Leroy Rammell has been cut.
Good leg kick by Bomb there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rammell moves out of range of the body kick from Bomb.
Bomb cracks the inside of Rammell's front leg.
Rammell misses with a hook to the body
and Bomb counters with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Bomb.
Bomb turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Bomb there.
Bomb tries a low kick but Rammell avoids it.
Rammell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bomb misses with a leg kick.
Bomb wants to slow Rammell down by chopping away at his legs.
Bomb goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bomb thows a leg kick but Rammell checks it
letting Rammell counter with a right hand.
Bomb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Bomb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leroy Rammell's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rammell connects with a body shot that sends Bomb's belly button to the back.
Leroy Rammell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rammell throws a body punch but Bomb moves out of range.
Rammell takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bomb throws a head kick that half lands.
Bomb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rammell.
Bomb goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bomb misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rammell is breathing heavily.
Rammell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rammell.
A low kick from Rammell misses
and Bomb counters with an outside leg kick.
Bomb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rammell can do to turn this around?
Bomb feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rammell's calf.
Bomb scores with a nice body kick.
Bomb throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bomb looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bomb tries to score with a low kick but Rammell moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomb misses with a series of wild punches.
Bomb chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rammell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bomb.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rammell in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bomb lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bomb feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rammell's calf.
Bomb throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomb scores with a leg kick.
Bomb scores with a leg kick.
Rammell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bomb rather than just go for the knockout.
Bomb lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rammell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bomb.
Bomb throws a leg kick but Rammell checks it.
Rammell ducks under a wild hook from Bomb.
Rammell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bomb counters with a head kick that drops Rammell to the mat! Rammell scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Rammell is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rammell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bomb.
Rammell is still on wobbly legs! Can Bomb finish him?
James Bomb is winning the standup battle so far.
Bomb is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Rammell flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Rammell is out cold! Bomb holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Bomb!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jussi Ahma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by . Ahma is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Power - Kanye West. Ahma has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Marcelo Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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202 lbs
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214 lbs
17 - 12 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcelo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jussi Ahma!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahma wants to clinch but Gracie slips to the side
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ahma's guard.
Ahma looks gassed!
Gracie trying to control but Ahma is working from the bottom.
Gracie passes Ahma's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ahma has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Ahma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie moves into full mount! Ahma won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is landing with some decent strikes but Ahma is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gracie in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gracie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ahma?
Gracie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gracie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ahma manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ahma has escaped the position, nice work there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Ahma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ahma, who protects the arm well.
Gracie is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Ahma is trying to escape and Gracie transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Ahma is forced to tap! Nice work there by Gracie! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcelo Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lewis Tsushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pentti Pena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsushima comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Till I Collapse. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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216 lbs
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197 lbs
23 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Lewis Tsushima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Pentti Pena!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pena misses with a takedown attempt
and Tsushima counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsushima smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tsushima darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tsushima is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pena tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Tsushima is trying to control. Pena wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pena tries to roll over but Tsushima keeps him under control.
Pena looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pena wants to control but Tsushima passes into side.
Pena sneaks back into half guard.
Tsushima content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pena is looking for a sweep. Tsushima is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pena is looking to control Tsushima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pena avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Tsushima blocks the strikes from Pena.
Pena is pressing down on Tsushima's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tsushima trying to control but Pena is working from the bottom.
Pena is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tsushima is aware though and is defending well.
Pena is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tsushima slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsushima tries to stand but Pena is controlling from the bottom.
Tsushima loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsushima accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pena trying to keep a closed guard but Tsushima is proving a slippery customer.
Pena is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tsushima wants to control from the top but Pena keeps moving.
Pena looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tsushima is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pena avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
Tsushima won't allow Pena to get back to his feet.
Tsushima distracts Pena with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tsushima controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tsushima stands and throws Pena's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tsushima working away.
Check out the look on Tsushima's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tsushima content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Tsushima dominated that 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!
Pena shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Tsushima counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pena trying to strike off his back.
Tsushima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pena is keeping the position for now.
Pena looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pena has his foot on Tsushima's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tsushima works his way back into a safe position though.
Tsushima stays in close to Pena's body and controls the position.
Tsushima trying to control the position from guard on top but Pena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsushima wants to pass the guard but Pena is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pena looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tsushima has picked Pena up and slammed him! Pena can't keep hold of the triangle and Tsushima manages to pass to side control!
Pena tries to bench press Tsushima off him but Tsushima keeps the position.
Tsushima controls the position.
Tsushima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pena keeps working.
Pena tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tsushima moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Pena is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pena is trying to work for a sweep but Tsushima has mounted him!
Tsushima in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Pena can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Tsushima.
Tsushima lands a big shot there that rocks Pena but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pena is looking to improve his position but Tsushima isn't that keen on the idea.
Pena is breathing heavily.
Tsushima pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tsushima controlling from mount.
Tsushima looking to finish Pena with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pena!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tsushima with the ground and pound from mount.
Tsushima tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tsushima wants to control the pace but Pena is squirming around nicely.
Pentti Pena has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pena is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Lewis Tsushima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima controlling his opponent.
Pena tries to hold on but Tsushima postures up.
Lewis Tsushima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pena working to try and regain half guard.
Tsushima lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Pena can't escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsushima trying to control but Pena is having none of it.
Pena is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lewis Tsushima showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tsushima 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 20:17
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 20:17
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 20:17
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis Tsushima!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max McRiot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raoul Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McRiot comes into the arena with None blaring out of the sound system. Duke comes into a darkened arena with his song building. All Along The Watchtower kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
202 lbs
20 - 12 - 0 |
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26
246 lbs
20 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Counter striker
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Max McRiot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Raoul Duke!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by McRiot.
Duke just misses with a punch to the body.
McRiot ducks under a wild hook from Duke.
McRiot avoids the head kick by Duke.
McRiot avoids the head kick by Duke.
McRiot tries for a takedown but Duke circles away easily
and Duke counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McRiot is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Duke misses with a body shot
and McRiot counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Duke is looking for a sweep. McRiot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McRiot is looking to take a break and control but Duke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke wants to get back to full guard.
McRiot wants to take a breather but Duke is having none of it.
Duke wants to improve his position but McRiot is controlling well.
Duke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McRiot throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McRiot 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.
McRiot looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McRiot lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McRiot working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Duke tries to roll over but McRiot keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRiot trying to mount his opponent but Duke defends it.
Duke is looking for a sweep. McRiot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Duke blocking the ground and pound attempt from McRiot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duke blocking the ground and pound attempt from McRiot.
Duke manages to get to full guard.
McRiot throwing strikes from guard but Duke blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Duke is on top in guard.
McRiot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Duke defends well.
McRiot looking for a sweep. Not yet McRiot, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke trying to control the position from guard on top but McRiot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McRiot looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Duke passes into half guard.
McRiot is looking to get back to full guard here but Duke has managed to pass to side control instead.
McRiot regains half guard.
Duke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McRiot is staying active underneath Duke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Duke tries to pass the half guard into mount. McRiot knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McRiot is trying to get back to full guard.
Duke trying to pass the guard but McRiot defending well.
McRiot is trying to maintain the position but Duke is very close to passing his half guard.
McRiot gets back to full guard.
McRiot is trying to control the position but Duke postures up.
Duke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McRiot has his foot on Duke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Duke works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Max McRiot will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McRiot with a lazy takedown attempt
and Duke counters with a solid body kick.
A big left from Duke misses.
Duke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duke throws a wild body kick that McRiot sees coming a mile off.
Duke feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McRiot's calf.
Duke misses with a double jab
and McRiot counters with a shoot takedown. Duke fights it but they end up in guard.
Duke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McRiot postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McRiot throwing strikes from guard but Duke blocks nicely.
Duke lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McRiot!
McRiot 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.
Duke scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McRiot trying to control from the bottom.
McRiot taking some punishment here, with Duke in his half guard.
McRiot is looking to get back to full guard here but Duke has managed to pass to side control instead.
McRiot manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McRiot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duke pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRiot looking for submissions off his back.
Duke content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duke is looking to take a break and control but McRiot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McRiot gets back to full guard.
McRiot keeping moving, preventing Duke from controlling successfully.
McRiot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Duke is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McRiot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McRiot working for submissions but it's allowed Duke to get to half guard.
Duke stalling.
Duke trying to mount his opponent but McRiot defends it.
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.
Duke is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Max McRiot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Duke lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Duke avoids the attempt from McRiot to control.
McRiot is wriggling around trying to escape.
Raoul Duke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duke punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McRiot is trying to escape the mount.
Max McRiot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McRiot tries to hold on but Duke postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raoul Duke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 19:19
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 19:19
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 19:19
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauro Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vik Baeng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomes comes to the cage accompanied by Body Count - Necessary Evil. Baeng comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bring the noise kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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320 lbs
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282 lbs
19 - 4 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Mauro Gomes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Vik Baeng!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baeng will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baeng. Gomes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gomes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Baeng manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baeng thumps Gomes with a low kick.
Baeng scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Mauro Gomes has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes checks a leg kick.
Gomes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gomes, right into the meat.
Gomes misses with a low kick.
A head kick by Baeng misses
and Gomes counters with a crisp one two that drops Baeng! Gomes thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Baeng to his feet! Baeng is in big trouble!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baeng circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gomes just misses with a punch to the body.
Baeng moves out of range of the leg kick from Gomes.
Baeng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baeng swings widly with a right hand
and Gomes counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Baeng is looking to chop away at Gomes's legs.
Baeng misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gomes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomes misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gomes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baeng tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauro Gomes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mauro Gomes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gomes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Baeng is able to avoid easily.
Gomes throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Baeng counter with a right hand.
Gomes shoots for a double leg takedown but Baeng sprawls well. He's pushed Gomes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gomes throws a lazy right hand but Baeng sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baeng scores with a sloppy right hand. Gomes should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gomes cracks Baeng with a right hand to the side of the head.
Baeng throws a shot from downtown. Gomes moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Baeng misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baeng slips a jab and a cross from Gomes.
Baeng avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mauro Gomes is winning the standup battle so far.
Gomes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vik Baeng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomes blocks a leg kick.
Baeng tries to bum rush Gomes with a series of wild strikes but Gomes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baeng rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gomes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gomes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baeng avoids it really well and circles away.
Baeng throws a shot to the body.
Mauro Gomes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomes scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Gomes misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mauro Gomes.
Well Gomes 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 20:18
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 20:18
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 20:18
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauro Gomes!
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