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Bloodsport 113 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ankur Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Belony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troy Belony is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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, Ankur Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Troy Belony!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belony shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Belony scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Belony avoids the attempt from Khan to control.
Khan is desperately trying to improve his position but Belony has a good base and remains in mount.
Khan is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belony controlling from mount.
Belony lands a big elbow.
Khan can't escape the position.
Belony controlling from mount.
Khan tries to hold on but Belony pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Belony avoids the attempt from Khan to control.
Khan tries to control the position but Belony now has his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Khan tries to roll over but Belony keeps him under control.
Khan wants to control but Belony is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Khan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Belony wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.
Belony avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Belony is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
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!
Belony postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan has control of Belony's left arm, preventing Belony from doing any damage.
Belony avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Belony wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.
Khan is trying to control the position but Belony postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Khan keeping full guard, as Belony tries to pass.
Belony trying to stand up but can't free himself from Khan's guard.
Belony avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belony avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ankur Khan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Belony stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Belony wants it to stay on the feet.
Belony changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Khan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Khan trying his best to control but Belony has mounted him.
Belony looking to control but Khan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Khan holds on for dear life.
Khan is trying desperately to improve position.
Khan wants to control but Belony is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Belony scoring with strikes but Khan is staying in there.
Ankur Khan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Belony tries to control but Khan wriggling away.
Khan is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belony controlling the pace for now.
Belony looking to control but Khan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Belony swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Khan is now in Belony's guard. A big mistake from Belony there, giving up the dominant position!
Belony is breathing heavily.
Khan trying to control but Belony is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khan passes Belony's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Khan seems to be looking for submissions.
Khan moves into full mount! Belony won't be happy about that!
Belony defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Khan.
Belony tries to control Khan's body but Khan pushes him off. Belony squirms to his side and now Khan has his back!
Belony is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Khan gets his way!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Belony is in real trouble here. Khan gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Belony is tapping out! Khan wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ankur Khan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Naruto Uzamaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Man has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Naruto Uzamaki's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Naruto Uzamaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Man!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Uzamaki, right into the meat.
Man looks gassed!
Man tries for a takedown but Uzamaki circles away easily
and Uzamaki counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uzamaki plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Man to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Man just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Naruto Uzamaki!
Naruto Uzamaki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matt Crosher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luke Woods acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Crosher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Woods!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crosher closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Woods quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Woods is pressing down on Crosher's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Woods wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Crosher is now in half guard.
Crosher content to control rather than advance.
Crosher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Woods on the ground.
Woods pushes Crosher off looking to stand but Crosher dives back in and keeps control.
Crosher scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Woods gets back to full guard.
Crosher gets to his feet - Woods follows without any prompting.
Woods throws a shot from downtown. Crosher moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Crosher misses with a takedown attempt - Woods sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crosher tries to clinch up but Woods circles away and keeps his distance.
Crosher throws a body punch but Woods moves out of range.
Crosher slips a straight right by Woods.
Crosher closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Woods quickly recovers to half guard.
Woods is looking for a sweep. Crosher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crosher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Woods is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crosher pulls his head out easily.
Woods wants to get back to his feet.
Woods has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crosher is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods is looking for a sweep. Crosher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Woods is trying to stand back up but Crosher is controlling him
Crosher wants to control but Woods is keeping him busy.
Woods looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crosher content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Woods scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Crosher manages to mount him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods tries to buck Crosher off but he can't manage it.
Woods regains half guard.
Woods kicks off Crosher and gets to his feet.
Crosher misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crosher wants to clinch.
Woods throws a sloppy head kick and Crosher moves out of range easily.
Woods fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crosher shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Woods is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Woods looking for submissions off his back.
Woods tries to kick Crosher off but Crosher keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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 Matt Crosher will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Crosher checks a leg kick.
Woods drives through and clinches with Crosher against the cage.
Woods wants to break the clinch but can't.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Crosher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Woods throws a shot from downtown. Crosher moves away and avoids it.
Woods avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crosher lands with a slapping head kick.
Crosher moves into the clinch successfully.
Crosher jumps guard and drags Woods to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Woods wants to stand but Crosher has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Woods trying to control the position from guard on top but Crosher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crosher wriggles free and stands up.
Woods misses with a looping left.
Woods misses with a lunging right hand
and Crosher counters with a takedown into side control.
Crosher working the ground and pound.
Crosher gets to mount! Woods was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Crosher scoring with strikes but Woods is staying in there.
Woods tries to improve his position but instead Crosher has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crosher is trying to stick to Woods's back but Woods is turning into Crosher. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Crosher's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Woods.
Crosher seems keen to control Woods's posture.
Crosher keeping moving, preventing Woods from controlling successfully.
Crosher has his foot on Woods's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Woods works his way back into a safe position though.
Crosher controls Woods momentarily but Woods frees himself.
Crosher trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Woods tries to free his leg and advance position but Crosher is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crosher is trying to control the position but Woods postures up.
Crosher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Woods throwing strikes from guard but Crosher blocks nicely.
Woods trying to control but Crosher is working from the bottom.
Woods wants to stand but Crosher is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crosher is working an open guard so Woods takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Matt Crosher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crosher bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Crosher fails with the takedown.
Matt Crosher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crosher gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Woods throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Woods throws a sloppy head kick and Crosher moves out of range easily.
Crosher rushes Woods and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Woods has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The referee calls for Crosher to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Crosher dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Crosher moves out of range of the strikes.
Crosher shoots in and bounces Woods off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Woods looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Crosher decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Woods avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crosher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Woods misses with a takedown attempt - Crosher sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods drives through and clinches with Crosher against the cage.
Crosher lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Crosher breaks from the clinch.
Crosher moves in looking to clinch but Woods pushes him off.
Woods pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crosher tries to clinch but Woods is having none of it.
Crosher shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Woods manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Woods is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crosher has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Woods is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Woods throws his legs up looking for a submission but Crosher uses it to pass to side control.
The referee asks Crosher politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Crosher prefers to stall for the moment though.
Woods is looking for a sweep.
Woods sneaks out the side door and pushes Crosher away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crosher.
Crosher throws a nice outside leg kick.
Woods misses with an uppercut.
Crosher dives in and scores a takedown into Woods's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods is looking to stand up but Crosher isn't so interested in that idea.
Woods has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crosher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Crosher showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Matt Crosher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Woods is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Crosher has his hands clasped together but Woods extends an breaks Crosher's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Woods.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luke Woods!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Luke Woods waved his t-shirt featuring Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jin Takeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Blur - Song 2 Remix kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jin Takeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson throws a combination that misses
and Takeda counters with a left and a right that stings Robinson.
Robinson misses with a two punch combination.
Robinson misses with a double jab
enabling Takeda to counter with a crisp jab.
Robinson throws a combination that misses
and Takeda counters with a series of strikes. Robinson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Robinson misses with a double jab.
Robinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takeda.
Robinson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Takeda counters with a left and a right that stings Robinson.
Some wild striking there from Robinson.
Robinson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takeda counters with a slapping leg kick.
Robinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takeda.
Robinson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takeda counters with a one-two to the body.
Robinson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takeda counters with a stiff right hand.
Robinson 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!
Robinson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Jin Takeda has been cut.
Takeda throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Takeda. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Takeda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ricky Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robinson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takeda counters with a series of strikes. Robinson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Robinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Robinson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takeda counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Takeda pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Robinson back to the cage. Takeda follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Takeda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takeda's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Takeda duly obliges.
Robinson misses with a double jab
and Takeda counters with a series of strikes. Robinson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Robinson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Takeda counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Robinson!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Takeda is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Robinson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Robinson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeda lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Robinson!
Takeda misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Takeda working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Robinson looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Takeda! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jin Takeda!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Armitage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Souza !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Armitage!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armitage misses with a wild combination.
Armitage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Souza shoots for a takedown but Armitage saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Souza throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Armitage's waist but Armitage gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Souza off to one side.
Sloppy strikes from Armitage. Those never looked like landing.
Souza shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Souza . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armitage ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Souza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Armitage with a jab.
Armitage looks for a takedown but Souza sprawls well.
Armitage lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Armitage.
Armitage throws a right and a left that Souza avoids nicely.
Armitage shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Souza sprawls well. Souza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Armitage gets slowly back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armitage lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armitage closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Souza stuffs the takedown attempt from Armitage. Armitage gets slowly back to his feet.
Armitage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Souza .
Andy Armitage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armitage looks gassed!
Armitage looks to land a combination but Souza avoids it well.
Souza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Some wild striking there from Armitage.
Armitage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice sprawl there from Armitage as Souza shoots in.
Souza shoots in for a takedown but Armitage shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Armitage lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice takedown defense from Armitage. No joy for Souza on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Armitage.
Armitage misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza fails with the takedown.
Armitage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Souza .
Souza shoots in for a double leg but Armitage sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Armitage connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armitage feints a jab promting Souza to slip. Armitage then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Souza slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Armitage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Souza dives in and grabs Armitage's left leg, looking for a takedown. Armitage pushes down on Souza 's head and hops out.
Armitage throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Armitage misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice takedown defense from Armitage. No joy for Souza on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armitage lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Souza backs up against the cage.
Souza fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Armitage avoids it really well and circles away.
Armitage shoots in for a takedown but Souza shows good takedown defense.
Armitage throws a right hand that Souza ducks under and follows up with a left that Souza also avoids with ease.
Armitage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Armitage sprawls well. Armitage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
Souza has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Souza 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Armitage connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Souza scrambles back to his feet.
Souza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Armitage circles away.
Souza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Armitage.
Armitage fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza closes the distance and clinches up with Armitage, looking for a takedown. Souza pushes Armitage against the cage but Armitage circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Armitage tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Souza swivels and escapes.
Horrible takedown by Souza or perhaps it was just good defense by Armitage which made him look bad.
Armitage shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Souza pinned against the cage. Souza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Souza shoots in and drives through. Armitage sprawls well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Armitage shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Armitage throws out a loose jab but Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Armitage as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Armitage dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Armitage fails to land with a series of punches.
Souza closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Armitage to the mat! Armitage manages to get full guard.
Souza trying to control but Armitage is working from the bottom.
Souza will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Souza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Armitage wants to sweep but no luck.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Armitage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souza is looking to work some ground and pound but Armitage has wrist control.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Armitage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Souza preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza trying to control but Armitage is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Thiago Souza wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Armitage defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Souza .
Armitage throws a shot to the body.
Armitage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Armitage keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Armitage throws a right and a left that both miss.
Souza really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Armitage connects with a single shot there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Souza is defended easily by Armitage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Souza . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Armitage. Those never looked like landing.
Souza takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Armitage works over Souza 's head and body with a nice combination.
Armitage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Armitage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza shoots in for a takedown but Armitage shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Armitage throws a one two combo.
Good standup being displayed there by Armitage as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Armitage is fending him off so far but Souza persists. Nope, Armitage circles away and we're back to standing.
Souza tries to move into range but Armitage moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Andy Armitage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Souza throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Armitage's waist but Armitage gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Souza off to one side.
Souza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Armitage misses with a series of wild punches.
Souza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Armitage swivels and escapes.
Armitage looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Souza shoots in and drives through. Armitage sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armitage lands a two punch combo.
Armitage throws a right hand that Souza ducks under and follows up with a left that Souza also avoids with ease.
Souza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Armitage tries to avoid it but Souza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Armitage to the ground. Armitage escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Armitage sprawls well. Armitage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
Armitage scores with a one two! Souza had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Souza fails with the takedown.
Souza takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Souza takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Armitage misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Armitage misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Souza scores a takedown into full mount!
Souza controlling his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Souza throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Souza punching from mount but Armitage doing a good job of avoiding damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Armitage is trying desperately to improve position.
Souza has hold of Armitage's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Armitage manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andy Armitage will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Armitage tries to bum rush Souza with a series of wild strikes but Souza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Armitage does no damage.
Armitage misses with a two punch combination.
Armitage is working the combinations to good effect here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Souza .
Armitage lands with an overhand left.
Armitage looks for a takedown but Souza sprawls well.
Souza fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Armitage scores with a sloppy right hand. Souza should have avoided that one.
Souza dodges the punch combination from Armitage.
Armitage feints a jab promting Souza to slip. Armitage then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Souza slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Armitage misses.
Armitage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Souza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horrible takedown by Souza or perhaps it was just good defense by Armitage which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Souza . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Souza takes one on the button.
Souza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Armitage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Souza but Souza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Souza shoots in for a takedown but Armitage shows good takedown defense.
Souza slips a jab and a cross from Armitage.
Armitage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Armitage stuffs the takedown attempt from Souza . Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armitage throws a combination. Souza tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Armitage misses with a few strikes there.
Souza fails with a takedown attempt.
Souza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Armitage misses with the combination.
Souza fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Armitage avoids it really well and circles away.
Armitage misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armitage scores with a one two! Souza had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Souza shoots in looking for a takedown but Armitage manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Souza 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Armitage might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Armitage as he jumps to the side.
Armitage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Armitage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Armitage throws a right and a left that both miss.
Souza looking to score a takedown here. Armitage is defending well but Souza drives through and ends up in Armitage's guard.
Souza has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Souza won't allow Armitage to sweep him here.
Armitage is looking to stand up but Souza isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Armitage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armitage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Souza trying to control but Armitage is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Armitage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Souza is one step ahead there.
Souza lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Souza sitting in guard here, content to control.
Armitage is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Armitage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Armitage 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 for Andy Armitage!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Andy Armitage!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Andy Armitage!
Andy Armitage wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Wrzeszczycki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Andrzej Wrzeszczycki has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Andrzej Wrzeszczycki seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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145 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
Very quick |
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrzej Wrzeszczycki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Jones!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrzeszczycki closes the distance and clinches.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Wrzeszczycki is controlling the position.
Jones is trying to drag Wrzeszczycki to the mat but Wrzeszczycki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jones is trying to break free.
Jones wants to break free but Wrzeszczycki has control.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wrzeszczycki.
It looks like Jason Jones has been cut.
Wrzeszczycki lands an elbow inside.
Wrzeszczycki lands a body shot.
Jones tries to circle away but Wrzeszczycki has him pinned against the cage.
Wrzeszczycki lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Wrzeszczycki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones can't break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Wrzeszczycki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrzeszczycki lands a body punch.
Wrzeszczycki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Wrzeszczycki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones wants to break free but Wrzeszczycki has control.
A short left from Wrzeszczycki.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Wrzeszczycki keeps him there for the moment.
Wrzeszczycki keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wrzeszczycki scores with a knee to the head.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Wrzeszczycki lands a body punch.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Wrzeszczycki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Andrzej Wrzeszczycki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Jones.
Wrzeszczycki is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice elbow from Wrzeszczycki.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrzeszczycki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Wrzeszczycki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wrzeszczycki lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones misses with the head strike.
Wrzeszczycki breaks the clinch.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wrzeszczycki moves away.
Wrzeszczycki has managed to clinch.
Wrzeszczycki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wrzeszczycki lands a nice elbow.
Wrzeszczycki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Knees to the body from Wrzeszczycki.
Wrzeszczycki lands a knee to the body.
Wrzeszczycki prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrzeszczycki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wrzeszczycki utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wrzeszczycki lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wrzeszczycki.
Wrzeszczycki has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wrzeszczycki landing knees to the body.
Wrzeszczycki lands a damaging elbow.
Wrzeszczycki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wrzeszczycki lands with a left to the head.
Wrzeszczycki with a knee to the head.
Jones is rocked!
Wrzeszczycki keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Wrzeszczycki finish him?
Wrzeszczycki lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrzeszczycki dips a shoulder and cracks Jones with a mighty uppercut! Jones falls back against the cage and Wrzeszczycki unloads with a barrage of strikes! Jones is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Wrzeszczycki screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrzej Wrzeszczycki!
Andrzej Wrzeszczycki made sure to mention his sponsor, Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Terry Sprockit Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sloat Gresham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gresham has chosen Three Days Grace - Animal I Have Become as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Sprockit Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Sloat Gresham!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gresham rushes Sprockit Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gresham is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sprockit Jr can't fight it off and eventually Gresham manages to take the fight to the floor. Sprockit Jr looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gresham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gresham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sprockit Jr is looking for a triangle here but Gresham uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gresham decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sprockit Jr to his feet.
Gresham forces Sprockit Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Sprockit Jr tries to pull guard but Gresham holds him up against the cage and eventually Sprockit Jr drops back down to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gresham breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gresham closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sprockit Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gresham's best efforts.
Sprockit Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sprockit Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gresham pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sprockit Jr tries to get to full guard but Gresham has control of the leg.
Sprockit Jr is looking to control Gresham's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sprockit Jr avoid being mounted?
Sprockit Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gresham pulls his head out easily.
Sprockit Jr is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gresham stands up out of the half guard.
Gresham pushes Sprockit Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Gresham landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gresham breaks from the clinch.
Gresham looks to land a combination. Sprockit Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gresham clinches up against the cage.
Sprockit Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gresham to keep the fight standing.
Gresham lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Gresham.
Nice body punch from Gresham - that landed with a thud.
Sprockit Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gresham walks away with a smile on his face. Sprockit Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Sprockit Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sprockit Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gresham tests Sprockit Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gresham has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sprockit Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gresham lands a right hand.
Gresham turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gresham manages to end up in side control.
Sprockit Jr is looking for a sweep.
Gresham stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gresham misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gresham gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gresham has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sprockit Jr clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gresham looking for the choke but no joy.
You can see the frustration on Sprockit Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gresham is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sprockit Jr defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sprockit Jr trying to control the hands but Gresham won't let him.
Sprockit Jr tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sloat Gresham dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gresham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gresham cracks Sprockit Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sprockit Jr shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gresham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sprockit Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sprockit Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Gresham defends the submission attempt.
Gresham pushes Sprockit Jr off looking to stand but Sprockit Jr dives back in and keeps control.
Gresham looking for submissions off his back.
Gresham is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gresham blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sprockit Jr.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sprockit Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gresham is just riding it out for now. Sprockit Jr eventually gives up the hold.
Gresham is pressing down on Sprockit Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gresham is looking to stand up but Sprockit Jr isn't so interested in that idea.
Sprockit Jr throws an elbow that misses. Gresham uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sprockit Jr's guard. Nice move by Gresham!
Sprockit Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gresham defends it easily.
Gresham decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sprockit Jr misses with a takedown
and Gresham counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gresham has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sprockit Jr clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sprockit Jr breaks Gresham's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sprockit Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gresham wants to stand up but Sprockit Jr is controlling him.
Gresham keeping moving, preventing Sprockit Jr from controlling successfully.
Gresham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sprockit Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gresham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprockit Jr postures up.
Sprockit Jr postures up in Gresham's guard and throws a big left but Gresham blocks it.
Gresham wants to stand up but Sprockit Jr is controlling him.
Sprockit Jr throwing strikes from guard but Gresham blocks nicely.
Gresham is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sprockit Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gresham is looking for a triangle but Sprockit Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Gresham is breathing heavily.
Sprockit Jr drops back looking for a leg! Gresham is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gresham manages to kick Sprockit Jr off! Sprockit Jr jumps back into Gresham's guard.
Sprockit Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sprockit Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sprockit Jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gresham manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sprockit Jr has Gresham in his guard.
Sprockit Jr looking for subs off his back but Gresham has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gresham working the head and body with strikes.
Sprockit Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sprockit Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gresham stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Sprockit Jr to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sloat Gresham will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gresham closes the distance and clinches.
Gresham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gresham has Sprockit Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Sprockit Jr tries to pull guard but Gresham holds him up against the cage and eventually Sprockit Jr drops back down to his feet.
Sprockit Jr fails to pull guard.
Gresham slows down the pace here.
Nice elbow from Gresham.
It looks like Terry Sprockit Jr has been cut.
Gresham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gresham misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gresham has Sprockit Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Sprockit Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gresham walks away with a smile on his face. Sprockit Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Sprockit Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gresham clinches up against the cage.
Gresham breaks the clinch.
Gresham forces Sprockit Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Sloat Gresham seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sprockit Jr jumps guard but Gresham stands there with Sprockit Jr around his waist. Sprockit Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sprockit Jr jumps guard but Gresham turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sprockit Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gresham breaks the clinch.
Gresham gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gresham manages to break the clinch.
Gresham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sprockit Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Gresham has Sprockit Jr pressed against the cage.
Sprockit Jr pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sprockit Jr trying to control the position.
Gresham wants to get up but he can't break Sprockit Jr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gresham decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gresham has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gresham gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gresham is working for a submission of some sort.
Gresham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gresham seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sprockit Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sprockit Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Gresham works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sprockit Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gresham is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Gresham gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gresham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gresham takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gresham lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sprockit Jr or not.
Gresham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gresham closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sloat Gresham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sprockit Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gresham's best efforts.
Sloat Gresham has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gresham wants to take a breather but Sprockit Jr is having none of it.
Sprockit Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Terry Sprockit Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gresham postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sprockit Jr to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sloat Gresham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gresham has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Sloat Gresham!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Sloat Gresham!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Sloat Gresham!
Sloat Gresham wins by unanimous decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sloat Gresham waved his t-shirt featuring Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr Funktastic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying St Pierre's choice of entrance music: Territoire Hostile. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Mr Funktastic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Funktastic is looking to reverse the position.
St Pierre tries for a kimura but Funktastic is defending well.
St Pierre working the ground and pound but Funktastic is defending the strikes.
Funktastic keeps St Pierre under control for a moment.
Funktastic is trying to control St Pierre's posture but St Pierre avoids it.
Funktastic regains half guard.
St Pierre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Funktastic is just riding it out for now. St Pierre eventually gives up the hold.
Funktastic controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Funktastic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
St Pierre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre sitting in guard, not really doing much.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Funktastic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funktastic has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. St Pierre doesn't defend quickly enough and Funktastic has managed to lock this one up! Can St Pierre escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Funktastic on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mr Funktastic!
Mr Funktastic retains his welterweight title!
Mr Funktastic really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clinical Cpw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Lebaron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cpw comes to the cage accompanied by Purple Rain. Lebaron has chosen Lonely Island (Ft. Akon) - I Just Had Sex as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Clinical Cpw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Lebaron!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lebaron feints and as Cpw raises his hands in defense, Lebaron changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lebaron controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cpw is looking to stand up but Lebaron isn't so interested in that idea.
Lebaron postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cpw is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lebaron, into his guard.
Cpw has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lebaron is proving hard to escape from.
Lebaron lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Lebaron working for a triangle but Cpw defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cpw got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lebaron has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cpw has managed to get both his arms back between Lebaron's legs - danger averted.
Lebaron is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cpw defends well.
Lebaron had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cpw defends it easily.
Lebaron is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lebaron looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cpw stands up and waves to Lebaron to follow him.
Cpw misses with an uppercut.
Cpw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lebaron counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lebaron wants to clinch.
Cpw's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cpw duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cpw takes a swing at Lebaron's ribcage but misses.
Lebaron fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cpw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lebaron moves away.
Lebaron tries to clinch but Cpw is having none of it.
Lebaron tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cpw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lebaron shoots in looking for a takedown. Cpw tries to sprawl out of it but Lebaron keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cpw manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Clinical Cpw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cpw slips under a jab from Lebaron.
Lebaron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cpw.
Lebaron walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Some wild striking there from Cpw.
Cpw misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cpw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lebaron tries to close the distance and clinch but Cpw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cpw throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cpw misses with an uppercut. Lebaron saw that one coming.
Cpw stalks Lebaron and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lebaron's face. Lebaron staggers backwards, shaken.
Cpw misses with a body shot.
Cpw misses with a hook to the body
and Lebaron counters with a one-two to the body.
Cpw tries a low kick but Lebaron avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cpw scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lebaron in his tracks.
Cpw misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cpw misses with a leg kick
and Lebaron counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
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 Clinical Cpw will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lebaron keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cpw.
Cpw misses with an uppercut
and Lebaron counters with a shoot takedown. Cpw fights it but they end up in guard.
Lebaron 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.
Lebaron drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cpw dives on top into guard.
Daniel Lebaron has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lebaron is looking for a triangle but Cpw pushes his legs off easily.
Lebaron wants to sweep but no luck.
Cpw knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lebaron on the ground.
Lebaron looking for subs off his back but Cpw has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lebaron tries to kick Cpw off but Cpw keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cpw trying to pass the guard but Lebaron defending well.
Lebaron has his hands clasped together around Cpw's back. He's all about the action.
Cpw is pressing down on Lebaron's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lebaron is holding on for now.
Cpw tries to stand and escape but Lebaron is controlling the position.
Cpw throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lebaron to regain full guard.
Lebaron throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cpw uses it to pass to side control.
Cpw stands up and beckons Lebaron to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cpw lands with an overhand left.
Cpw throws a combination. Lebaron tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cpw tries to score with a low kick but Lebaron moves his leg out of the way.
Cpw scores with a nice right hand.
Lebaron is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cpw closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Lebaron out cold! Lebaron corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Clinical Cpw!
Clinical Cpw took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, 1337 ANZAC for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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