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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maimuta Prunea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soken Taz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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170 cm
23
190 lbs
5 - 9 - 0 |
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180 cm
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Maimuta Prunea! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Soken Taz! The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Taz with a poor takedown so Prunea counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Taz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Prunea doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Taz is tightening it up a little... Prunea has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Prunea reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Prunea taps out! nice BJJ there by Taz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Soken Taz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Ruffa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rick Ruffa is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulo Thiago! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rick Ruffa! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Thiago scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Rick Ruffa has been cut. Thiago misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruffa dodges the punch combination from Thiago.
Ruffa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thiago sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Ruffa looking for a takedown here - he's got it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ruffa stands up over Thiago, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Thiago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruffa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. 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! Ruffa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thiago's head. Ruffa working some strikes from top position. Ruffa scoring with some ground and pound. Ruffa working some strikes from top position. Ruffa stands up over Thiago, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Ruffa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thiago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ruffa has managed to get both his arms back between Thiago's legs - danger averted. Ruffa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round. Ruffa distracts Thiago with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Ruffa is working Thiago over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Ruffa with a flurry of punches that miss. Thiago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ruffa scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Thiago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ruffa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thiago is rocked! Ruffa landing with the ground and pound. Oh Thiago is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Ruffa arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Thiago's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rick Ruffa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Liam Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Guinness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Guinness has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Liam Johnson's chin.
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180 cm
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160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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172 cm
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam Johnson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Guinness! The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. A punch combination from Guinness misses. Guinness avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Guinness pinned against the cage. Guinness gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Guinness scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Liam Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Guinness tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Guinness to the ground. Guinness escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Johnson fails with a takedown attempt. Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Guinness avoids it really well and circles away. Guinness digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs. Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Guinness ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Johnson is breathing heavily. Guinness stalks Johnson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Johnson's face. Johnson staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round. Guinness fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Richard Guinness is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Guinness scores with a nice right hand.
Guinness scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Guinness feints a jab promting Johnson to slip. Guinness then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Johnson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Johnson is rocked! Guinness catches Johnson with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Johnson forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Richard Guinness!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacek Halman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halman comes to the cage accompanied by How I Could Just Kill A Man . Jacek Halman has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 cm
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacek Halman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vinnie Jones ! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jones with a lazy takedown attempt and Halman counters with a low kick, right behind Jones 's knee. Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Halman counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Halman. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Halman for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. Halman manages to break the clinch.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown and Halman counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Jacek Halman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Jones . Halman pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jacek Halman. Jones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jones with a poor takedown and Halman counters by moving into the clinch. Halman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jones throws a looping overhand right but Halman ducks down to avoid it. Jab by Jones . Jones swings for the body but Halman moves out of range.
Halman defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones shoots and misses and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Jacek Halman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Halman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt and Halman counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Halman. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Halman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jones with a lazy takedown attempt and Halman counters with a nice leg kick. Jones shoots and misses and Halman counters with a crisp one two that drops Jones ! Halman thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jones to his feet! Jones is in big trouble! Jones looks gassed! Jones has his takedown stuffed and Halman counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Jones falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jacek Halman!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Symonds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darren Symonds is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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130 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyrion Lannister! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren Symonds! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Symonds tries to close the distance and clinch but Lannister swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Symonds wants to clinch enabling Lannister to counter with a crisp jab. Symonds moves to clinch but Lannister breaks away enabling Lannister to counter with a crisp jab. Symonds closes the distance looking to clinch enabling Lannister to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Symonds tries to clinch up. Symonds wants to clinch but Lannister slips to the side and Lannister counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Symonds closes the distance but Lannister moves to the side and Lannister counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Lannister blocks a head kick by Symonds.
Symonds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lannister lands a right hook to the body.
Lannister takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Darren Symonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lannister takes a swing at Symonds's ribcage but misses. Symonds wants to clinch and Lannister counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Symonds on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lannister takes a swing at Symonds's ribcage but misses. Symonds tries to clinch but Lannister moves away and Lannister counters with a right hand to the body. Lannister throws a hook but Symonds blocks it. Symonds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lannister throws a right and a left that Symonds avoids nicely. Symonds fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Symonds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lannister.
Lannister fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Symonds manages to avoid it. Symonds wants to clinch. Symonds throws a head kick that half lands.
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 Tyrion Lannister will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Symonds fails in his attempt to clinch. Lannister looks to score with a jab to the body but Symonds is just out of range. Symonds circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Lannister drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Symonds follows Lannister to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Symonds!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roman Leonitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lice Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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146 lbs
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149 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roman Leonitis! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lice Gracie! The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Leonitis misses with a takedown attempt and Gracie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Leonitis has his takedown stuffed and Gracie counters with a thumping low kick. Leonitis with a lazy takedown attempt and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Leonitis. That's going to take a lot out of him. Leonitis with a poor takedown and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Leonitis. Leonitis drops his hands momentarily and Gracie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Leonitis misses with a takedown and Gracie makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Gracie throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leonitis with a lazy takedown attempt and Gracie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Leonitis with a poor takedown and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Gracie with a body punch. A glancing blow. Leonitis shoots and misses and Gracie counters with a nice leg kick. Leonitis is breathing heavily. Donk. Gracie catches Leonitis right on the button with a cross. Gracie cracks Leonitis with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gracie is looking to land body kicks. Leonitis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Gracie looks to land a combination but Leonitis avoids it well. Leonitis tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily and Gracie counters with a solid body kick. Gracie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Gracie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Leonitis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Leonitis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
An inside leg kick lands from Gracie. Leonitis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Leonitis has his takedown stuffed and Gracie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Gracie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Roman Leonitis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gracie lands a nice hook to Leonitis's body. Leonitis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gracie throws a nice head kick!
Leonitis with a lazy takedown attempt and Gracie counters with a straight right hand. Nice uppercut there from Gracie. Leonitis with a lazy takedown attempt and Gracie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Leonitis thinking. 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! Gracie goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Gracie lands a right hook to the body.
Gracie lands a head kick!
Gracie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Leonitis's sensitive parts. Gracie stalks Leonitis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Leonitis's face. Leonitis staggers backwards, shaken. A punch combination from Gracie misses. Leonitis has his takedown stuffed and Gracie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gracie misses with a head kick.
Lice Gracie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Leonitis misses with a takedown attempt and Gracie counters with a good low kick that Leonitis was not able to check. Gracie lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gracie connects with the punch. Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Gracie throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gracie lands a high kick!
Gracie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Gracie is working the combinations to good effect here. Leonitis fails with the takedown and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand! Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leonitis misses with a takedown and Gracie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Leonitis thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gracie getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Leonitis takes a body punch but keeps moving. A chopping leg kick lands by Gracie. A cross from Gracie lands. Leonitis doesn't succeed with the takedown and Gracie counters with a head kick. Gracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leonitis moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Gracie shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Leonitis eats them both and turns towards Gracie to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Leonitis with a poor takedown and Gracie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Gracie lands a head kick!
Gracie lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lice Gracie dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gracie throws a combination. Leonitis tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Gracie bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Leonitis shoots and misses and Gracie counters with a slapping leg kick. Leonitis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Gracie counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Leonitis is lucky that one didn't land flush. Leonitis avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Jab from Gracie. Lice Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup. Leonitis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Gracie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Leonitis thinking. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Leonitis. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gracie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Gracie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Some wild striking there from Gracie.
Gracie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leonitis at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Leonitis fails with the takedown and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut. Gracie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Leonitis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Leonitis slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
Leonitis with a poor takedown and Gracie counters with a right hand to the body. Leonitis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Jab by Gracie. Leonitis misses with a takedown attempt and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Leonitis backing up. Leonitis nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes. Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Leonitis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Gracie lands with a good body shot. Gracie throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Leonitis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Danga de danga de dang - Gracie scores with a four punch combination! Leonitis shoots and misses and Gracie counters with a flying knee. Nice. Leonitis has his takedown stuffed and Gracie counters with a flying knee. Nice. Gracie lands a leg kick that knocks Leonitis off balance momentarily. Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leonitis circles away quickly and effectively. Leonitis fails with the takedown and Gracie counters with a body kick. Gracie lands a really nice looking cross but Leonitis seems unphased.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Leonitis moves out of range easily. Leonitis moves out of range as Gracie throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gracie throws a front kick that sends Leonitis stumbling back into the cage. Some wild striking there from Gracie.
Leonitis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Leonitis is in Gracie's guard. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Gracie is controlling Leonitis's posture. Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Leonitis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Leonitis trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Gracie lands an overhand right. Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leonitis fails with the takedown and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Leonitis avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gracie misses with a head kick.
Leonitis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gracie pinned against the cage. Gracie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lice Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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!
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leonitis.
Leonitis drives through with a takedown into guard. Leonitis being controlled here momentarily. Gracie is trying to control the position but Leonitis postures up. Leonitis trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Leonitis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Leonitis trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Leonitis shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Leonitis avoids the head kick by Gracie.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gracie. Leonitis with a poor takedown and Gracie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Gracie lets loose with a powerful body kick. Leonitis will feel that in the morning. Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leonitis moves away. Leonitis with a poor takedown and Gracie finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Leonitis. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Sloppy strikes from Gracie. Those never looked like landing. Leonitis has his takedown stuffed and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A combination from Gracie does no damage. Gracie lands with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gracie lands a high kick!
Leonitis has his takedown stuffed and Gracie makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Gracie looks for the body kick but Leonitis saw that one coming. Leonitis with a poor takedown and Gracie counters with a nice kick to the body. Gracie lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Roman Leonitis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Leonitis shoots and misses and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand. Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Gracie throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Leonitis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Gracie counters with a nice body kick. Leonitis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Gracie counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Leonitis is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Leonitis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Gracie counters with a low kick, right behind Leonitis 's knee. A left and a right from Gracie both land. Nice combination. Leonitis with a poor takedown and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Leonitis. Leonitis fails with the takedown and Gracie counters with a head kick. Leonitis fails with the takedown and Gracie counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Leonitis is lucky that one didn't land flush. Gracie throws a right and a left that Leonitis avoids nicely. Leonitis shoots in and drives through. Gracie sprawls well. Roman Leonitis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Leonitis tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily and Gracie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Gracie stalks Leonitis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Leonitis's face. Leonitis staggers backwards, shaken. Leonitis looks for a takedown but Gracie sprawls well. Some wild striking there from Gracie.
Leonitis looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Leonitis throwing strikes but missing. Lice Gracie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Lice Gracie. I've got Gracie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lice Gracie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Moony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Queli Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Moony has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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213 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, James Moony! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Queli Ribeiro! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ribeiro fails with a takedown attempt. Moony throws a nice looking combination but Ribeiro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Ribeiro fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Ribeiro wants to clinch. Moony jabs Ribeiro to the body, keeping him at a distance. Ribeiro misses with a takedown attempt - Moony sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. James Moony has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Queli Ribeiro. Moony lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ribeiro looks gassed! 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! Moony connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ribeiro's hands.
It looks like Queli Ribeiro has been cut. A punch combination from Moony misses. Ribeiro wants to stay close but Moony steps back to make room for something. Ribeiro seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Moony and Ribeiro drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). James Moony!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Rushden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aewult Byrne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aewult Byrne will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Rushden! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Aewult Byrne! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rushden throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Byrne's waist but Byrne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rushden off to one side. Byrne gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Rushden controlling from the top position. Byrne has his foot on Rushden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rushden works his way back into a safe position though. Byrne had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rushden defends it easily. Rushden trying to control the position from guard on top but Byrne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Byrne keeping full guard, as Rushden tries to pass. Rushden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Byrne has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rushden has managed to get both his arms back between Byrne's legs - danger averted. Rushden with a nice head shot there. Byrne has his foot on Rushden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rushden works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Byrne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rushden keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Byrne's head. Rushden connects with a couple of short punches. Rushden postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Rushden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Rushden 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. Rushden landing with the ground and pound. Byrne looking for a guillotine here but Rushden defends easily.
Rushden wants to control from the top but Byrne keeps moving. Rushden controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Rushden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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. Byrne trying to keep a closed guard but Rushden is proving a slippery customer.
Rushden scoring with punches to the head and body. Rushden chips away with some ground and pound. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rushden scoring with punches to the head and body. Rushden working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Byrne's head. Rushden makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Rushden showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Rushden cracks Byrne with a solid left hand. Rushden is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Byrne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Byrne keeping full guard, as Rushden tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rushden is pushing down on Byrne's leg trying to pass to half guard. Byrne is fighting to maintain full guard but Rushden has managed to sneak the leg through. Rushden drops an elbow to the side of Byrne's head. Rushden is looking for a kimura but Byrne is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rushden to get the leverage. Rushden passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Byrne! Rushden with a couple of short strikes. Rushden landing strikes from the mount and Byrne is in trouble! Rushden fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rushden breaks from Byrne's wrist control and lands an elbow. Byrne 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. 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! Byrne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Byrne looks gassed! Byrne actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Byrne on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Rushden lands strikes from half guard. Rushden slows the pace down in half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Byrne manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Rushden stays in close to Byrne's body and controls the position. Rushden scoring with some ground and pound. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Rushden working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Byrne has momentary wrist control but Rushden slips an elbow through the middle. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Byrne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rushden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rushden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Rushden 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.
Byrne avoids the head kick by Rushden.
Rushden misses with a body shot
and Byrne counters with a right hand to the body. Rushden throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Byrne lands with a right hand.
It looks like Max Rushden has been cut. Rushden is looking to clinch but Byrne is avoiding it.
Rushden takes one on the button. Rushden looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Byrne is fending him off so far but Rushden persists. Nope, Byrne circles away and we're back to standing. Byrne cracks Rushden with a good jab. Rushden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rushden closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Rushden drops an elbow to the side of Byrne's head. Byrne is trying to get back to full guard. Byrne missing with punches from the bottom.
Byrne taking some punishment here, with Rushden in his half guard. Byrne looking for submissions off his back. Rushden sitting and controlling from the half guard. Rushden is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rushden prevents Byrne from improving his position. Rushden working Byrne over with strikes. Byrne works his way to full guard. Good work. Rushden distracts Byrne with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Byrne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Rushden controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Byrne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rushden postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Rushden postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Byrne had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rushden defends it easily. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rushden's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Rushden landing with the ground and pound. Rushden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Rushden content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Byrne is looking for a triangle but Rushden pushes his legs off easily.
Rushden works over Byrne with some ground and pound from guard. Rushden lands a couple of digs. Rushden makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rushden won't allow Byrne to sweep him here. Rushden working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Byrne's head. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rushden's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rushden working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Byrne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Rushden cracks Byrne with a solid left hand. Rushden wants to pass the guard but Byrne is keeping the position. Rushden is working Byrne over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Rushden keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Byrne's head. Byrne keeping moving, preventing Rushden from controlling successfully. Byrne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rushden can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Rushden dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Max Rushden's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Byrne looks to throw the jab but Rushden is out of range. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rushden is defended easily by Byrne. Byrne works over Rushden's head and body with a nice combination. Rushden scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Byrne wants to get back to full guard. Rushden is trying to control. Byrne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Rushden is working for a submission of some sort.
Byrne actively working from the bottom here. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rushden looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Rushden looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Byrne with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Rushden is thwarting Byrne's attempts to control the position. Rushden is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Max Rushden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Byrne trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Rushden punishing his opponent with strikes. Rushden landing shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rushden avoids the attempt from Byrne to control. Rushden raining down shots from the mount! Rushden fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rushden is landing with some decent strikes but Byrne is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Rushden lands with some strikes.
Byrne is rocked! Rushden lands a heavy elbow. Byrne is still in real trouble! Can Rushden finish him? Rushden lands a nice shot to the head. Rushden drops a big elbow. That's hurt Byrne! More shots from Rushden and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Rushden!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Forester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Loxi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Forester has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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150 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, George Forester! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Yoshi Loxi! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Loxi doesn't succeed with the takedown and Forester decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Loxi's guard. Loxi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Forester can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Loxi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Loxi tries to land a sweep but no joy. Forester wanted to stand there but Loxi had control of the position. Loxi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Loxi working for a triangle but Forester defends it easily.
Forester will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Loxi is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Forester has his hands clasped together but Loxi extends an breaks Forester's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Loxi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yoshi Loxi!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fidel Duberry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duberry comes to the cage accompanied by Pass Out - Tinie Tempah. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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265 lbs
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26
265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fidel Duberry! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dante Smith! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duberry circles away quickly and effectively. A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Duberry does a little dance to reset his feet. Duberry thuds a left hand into Smith's body. Fidel Duberry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smith with a hook. Duberry scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Dante Smith has been cut. Smith looks to land a body kick but Duberry moved away. Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Duberry throws a nice outside leg kick. Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Smith moves out of range as Duberry strikes. Duberry misses with a hook
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab. Duberry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Smith looks gassed! Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Duberry. Duberry cracks the inside of Smith's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round. Duberry scores with a nice head shot. Duberry scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Duberry scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Duberry lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Duberry misses the shot to the body. Duberry uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That has opened up Dante Smith's cut even more. Duberry drops Smith with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Smith looks back up at him and smiles so Duberry waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Duberry cracks Smith with a left hook right on the temple and Smith goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Duberry lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Smith is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fidel Duberry! Fidel Duberry retains his heavyweight title!
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