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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frederick Barbarossa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Michael Bisping was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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215 lbs
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193 lbs
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BJJ White 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frederick Barbarossa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Bisping!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbarossa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barbarossa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barbarossa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bisping. Bisping circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barbarossa dodges the punch combination from Bisping.
Bisping swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbarossa lands with a right hand.
Jab by Barbarossa.
Barbarossa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bisping looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barbarossa jabs Bisping right on the nose. Bisping blinks but takes it well.
Bisping moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barbarossa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbarossa thuds a left hand into Bisping's body.
Barbarossa lands a jab to Bisping's midsection.
Barbarossa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barbarossa slips a jab and a cross from Bisping.
Barbarossa scores with a hook to the body. Bisping takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No joy there for Bisping, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barbarossa throws a shot to the body.
Barbarossa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bisping's hands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barbarossa.
Jab from Barbarossa.
Bisping is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping ducks under a wild hook from Barbarossa.
Bisping is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbarossa finish him?
A big left from Barbarossa misses.
Barbarossa loads up on a big right hand but Bisping slips the punch.
Barbarossa throws a shot from downtown. Bisping moves away and avoids it.
Barbarossa throws out a loose jab but Bisping uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbarossa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bisping slips under a jab from Barbarossa.
Bisping backs away from a small jab...but Barbarossa lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Bisping crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Barbarossa with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Frederick Barbarossa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King George Iv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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220 lbs
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210 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, King George Iv!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. George Iv quickly recovers to half guard.
Hammer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hammer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but George Iv does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hammer drops an elbow to the side of George Iv's head.
Hammer is working for a kimura but George Iv is defending it quite comfortably.
Hammer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
George Iv trying to control here.
Hammer is looking to take a break and control but George Iv is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hammer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so George Iv is just riding it out for now. Hammer eventually gives up the hold.
Hammer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hammer works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer wants to control the pace but George Iv is squirming around nicely.
Hammer wants to finish this one by submission but George Iv is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hammer.
Hammer looking to control but George Iv is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hammer lands a big shot there that rocks George Iv but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hammer misses with a head shot.
Hammer wants to finish this one by submission but George Iv is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hammer.
Hammer wants to control the pace but George Iv is squirming around nicely.
Hammer is going oldschool here, as he tries to force George Iv to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so George Iv shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hammer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hammer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hammer wants to lay and pray for a moment but George Iv keeps working.
George Iv blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hammer.
Hammer is looking for a kimura but George Iv is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hammer to get the leverage.
Hammer is pressing down on George Iv's thigh, looking to free his foot. George Iv is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hammer in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hammer has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hammer looking to secure an arm triangle but George Iv defends it well.
Hammer scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish George Iv?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
George Iv is squirming around, avoiding Hammer's attempts to control the action.
Hammer takes George Iv's back.
George Iv really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hammer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hammer is looking for a choke. George Iv gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. George Iv manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
George Iv is sitting in close to Hammer's body. Hammer has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! George Iv is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, George Iv is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hammer.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack Hammer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marlin McCann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevie Chivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCann comes into the arena with Highway to Hell (AC/DC) blaring out of the sound system. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Stevie Chivers was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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149 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Marlin McCann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Stevie Chivers!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCann moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McCann misses with a takedown attempt
and Chivers counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chivers trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McCann manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Chivers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chivers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McCann is controlling him.
Chivers looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCann is one step ahead there.
McCann has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevie Chivers has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
McCann clinches with his opponent.
McCann wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McCann tries to circle away but Chivers has him pinned against the cage.
Chivers turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Chivers manages to end up in side control.
Chivers is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McCann is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chivers trying to control the action but McCann is working from the bottom.
McCann is trying to improve his position.
Chivers is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McCann is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chivers is looking to take a break and control but McCann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chivers laying and praying for a moment but McCann takes advantage and regains half guard.
Chivers is stalling here. McCann is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Chivers seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McCann has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
McCann trying to control the action but Chivers is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCann has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Chivers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCann stuffs the takedown attempt from Chivers. Chivers gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Chivers dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chivers ducks right into an uppercut from McCann.
Chivers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCann sprawls well. McCann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chivers gets slowly back to his feet.
Chivers with a lazy takedown attempt
and McCann counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McCann.
McCann stopping the sweep attempt from Chivers.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCann stands and steps away. Chivers gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCann lands a nice looking body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chivers.
Marlin McCann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stevie Chivers.
Chivers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCann as he jumps to the side.
Chivers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCann pinned against the cage. McCann gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chivers is breathing heavily.
Chivers fails with a takedown attempt.
McCann bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chivers misses with a takedown attempt
and McCann counters with a straight right hand.
Chivers tries for a takedown but McCann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chivers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCann to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCann drives through with a takedown into guard.
McCann decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Chivers, up you get!
McCann connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McCann rushes Chivers and presses him up against the cage.
McCann controlling the action here for a moment.
McCann is trying to force a seperation but Chivers has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCann wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chivers has him pressed against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McCann here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
McCann working hard to break the clinch.
McCann gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chivers.
Chivers tries to score a body lock takedown but McCann shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McCann is trying to force a seperation but Chivers has the dominant position.
McCann stops a takedown attempt from Chivers.
McCann has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCann working hard to break the clinch.
Chivers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marlin McCann dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Chivers shoots in for a takedown but McCann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McCann misses with a wild body shot.
McCann lands with a shot to the body.
Chivers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chivers there as he acknowledges the shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McCann is defended easily by Chivers.
A swing and a miss from McCann.
McCann feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCann is standing up over Chivers. Chivers looks to escape but McCann dives into side control.
McCann stands up.
Nice takedown defense from McCann. No joy for Chivers on that attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chivers.
Marlin McCann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stevie Chivers.
Chivers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCann stuffs the takedown.
Marlin McCann is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chivers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chivers has his takedown stuffed
and McCann counters with a stiff right hand.
McCann dips to his left and cracks Chivers with an uppercut!
A cross from McCann lands.
McCann clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCann lands with a cross.
Chivers with a poor takedown
and McCann counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCann with a nice cross.
Some wild striking there from McCann.
McCann drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McCann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chivers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marlin McCann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCann gets to his feet - Chivers follows without any prompting.
Chivers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stevie Chivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chivers walks into a jab.
Chivers misses with a takedown attempt
and McCann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chivers misses with a takedown attempt
and McCann counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Chivers!
Chivers is rocked!
McCann perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chivers is looking for a sweep. McCann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Marlin McCann.
McCann with a jab.
McCann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chivers can do to turn this around?
A jab from McCann finds it's way through Chivers's defenses.
McCann paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marlin McCann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCann has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marlin McCann!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rico Willis is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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300 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rico Willis!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kowalski circles away quickly and effectively.
Willis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kowalski circles away quickly and effectively.
Kowalski misses with a takedown
and Willis counters with a low kick, right behind Kowalski 's knee.
Kowalski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Willis.
Willis throws a series of punches but Kowalski moves out of range.
Kowalski misses with a takedown attempt - Willis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Willis throws a leg kick that misses.
Willis thows a body kick. Kowalski tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Willis lands a head kick. Kowalski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Willis is trying to defend but Kowalski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Willis pushes Kowalski off looking to stand but Kowalski dives back in and keeps control.
Kowalski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Willis sees it coming and defends easily.
Kowalski is trying to work for a kimura but Willis is defending well.
Kowalski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kowalski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Willis defends it well.
Kowalski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Willis sees it coming and defends easily.
Kowalski is trying to work for a kimura but Willis is defending well.
Kowalski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Willis has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Willis scores with a punch to the head.
Kowalski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Willis counters with a big head kick but Kowalski shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Kowalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Willis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Willis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A head kick misses from Willis.
Kowalski shoots in looking for a takedown. Willis tries to sprawl out of it but Kowalski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Willis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Willis lands a front kick.
Kowalski is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Willis.
Willis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Willis scores with a leg kick.
Willis lands a jab.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Willis but Willis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Willis scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Willis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Willis takes the fight into the clinch.
Willis lands an uppercut.
Kowalski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Willis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kowalski is defending well for now.
Willis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Willis connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jan Kowalski has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Willis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kowalski.
Nice body punch from Willis - that landed with a thud.
Willis crunches a lovely knee into Kowalski's ribcage.
Willis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Willis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kowalski avoiding damage as Willis throws knees to the body.
Willis lands a right hand.
Willis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Willis just leaning against Kowalski, taking a breather.
Kowalski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Willis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Willis missing with knees to the body.
Kowalski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Willis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kowalski's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalski avoids the elbow strike from Willis, against the cage.
Willis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Willis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Willis scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Willis.
The referee is keeping an eye on Willis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Willis landing knees to the head.
Willis tries to land a knee to the head but Kowalski blocks with his arms.
Kowalski blocks the elbow strike.
Willis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Willis.
Kowalski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Willis.
Willis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Willis lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis lands a nice knee to the body.
Kowalski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Willis is struggling to control the position.
Willis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kowalski.
Kowalski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Willis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Willis looking to throw knees to the head but Kowalski is blocking nicely.
Kowalski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kowalski avoids it.
Willis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Willis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Willis lands an elbow just above Kowalski 's eye.
Kowalski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Willis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Willis stalling the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Willis connects with a knee to the head.
Willis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kowalski avoids it.
Nice body punch from Willis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Willis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jan Kowalski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Willis digs a good hook to Kowalski's body.
Willis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kowalski doesn't seem bothered though.
Willis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Willis tries to land knees in the clinch but Kowalski avoids the damage to the body.
Willis lands with a light punch inside.
Willis misses with a body punch.
Willis landing knees to the head.
Rico Willis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Willis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Willis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The referee is keeping an eye on Willis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Willis prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski wants a takedown but no success here.
Willis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kowalski managing to block the knees to the body from Willis.
Willis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kowalski's defenses.
Willis drops Kowalski onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kowalski is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Kowalski is rocked!
Willis jerks Kowalski's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Kowalski drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Willis goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Willis because Kowalski was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Rico Willis!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Archer Christian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Belisle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Archer Christian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Belisle!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christian throws a leg kick
and Belisle counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Christian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belisle checks the leg kick.
Christian throws a left and a right that both miss
and Belisle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belisle slips a jab from Christian.
Archer Christian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belisle wants to clinch up but Christian keeps it at a distance.
Belisle moves into range and clinches up with Christian.
Belisle misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Belisle.
Belisle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Belisle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Christians head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christian.
Christian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Belisle misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christian.
Christian tries to stall but Belisle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belisle misses with a punch on the inside.
Christian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Christian does no damage.
Archer Christian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Christian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belisle manages to avoid it.
A combination from Christian does no damage.
Belisle staying out of range there.
Christian takes one on the button.
Belisle feints and as Christian raises his hands in defense, Belisle changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Belisle wants to pass the guard but Christian is keeping the position.
Belisle trying to control but Christian is working from the bottom.
Belisle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belisle is looking to advance position but Christian has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Belisle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Christian trying to control but Belisle is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belisle regains half guard.
Christian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Belisle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Christian stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Christian lands a nice shot that snaps Belisle's head back.
Christian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Belisle.
Christian throws a right hand that misses
and Belisle counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christian has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Belisle cracks the inside of Christian's front leg.
Belisle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christian was well out of range. Poor timing from Belisle.
Christian moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Steve Belisle has been cut.
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!
Danga de danga de dang - Christian scores with a four punch combination!
Belisle tries to clinch up
and Christian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Christian misses the jab.
Christian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Christian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belisle throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Christian was covering up waiting for the punch and Belisle finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Belisle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Christian keeping moving, preventing Belisle from controlling successfully.
Belisle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belisle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belisle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Belisle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Belisle's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Belisle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christian manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Belisle finds it's target.
Belisle dodges the punch combination from Christian.
Belisle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Christian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belisle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Christian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Belisle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Belisle misses the jab.
Archer Christian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Belisle misses.
Christian with a jab.
Belisle slips a jab and a cross from Christian.
Christian needs to keep his hands up - Belisle had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belisle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Christian on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belisle slips a jab and a cross from Christian.
Nice body punch from Belisle.
Christian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belisle.
Christian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Belisle finds it's way through Christian's defenses.
Belisle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belisle tries to clinch up but Christian circles away and keeps his distance.
Christian jabs Belisle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Christian misses with a two punch combination.
Archer Christian is winning the standup battle so far.
Christian takes a swing at Belisle's ribcage but misses.
Christian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Belisle does no damage.
A big right from Belisle misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Belisle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christian digs a good body shot into Belisle's ribs.
Christian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belisle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Christian clobbers Belisle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Christian moves away from the strike by Belisle.
Christian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Christian throws a series of strikes that have Belisle backpedaling.
Belisle slips a jab and a cross from Christian.
Christian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Christian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Christian throws a hook to the side of Belisle's head but Belisle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belisle fails to land the takedown.
Belisle scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Christian with a nice cross.
Christian fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Belisle on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Christian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christian tried to score with a low kick but Belisle checks it.
Christian takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Christian.
Christian throws a series of strikes that have Belisle backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belisle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christian.
Belisle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belisle was well out of range. Poor timing from Christian.
Belisle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Belisle misses with a two punch combination.
Belisle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Belisle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Belisle defending well as Christian loads up on a big left hand.
Christian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belisle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Christian lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left and a right from Christian both land. Nice combination.
Belisle misses with a right hand
and Christian counters with a nice uppercut.
Belisle cracks the inside of Christian's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archer Christian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steve Belisle's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Christian thuds a left hand into Belisle's body.
Belisle throws a series of punches but Christian moves out of range.
Belisle shoots for a double leg takedown but Christian sprawls well. He's pushed Belisle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Christian swings for the body but Belisle moves out of range.
Belisle is looking to clinch but Christian is avoiding it.
Christian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belisle.
Christian throws a right hand that Belisle ducks under and follows up with a left that Belisle also avoids with ease.
Belisle jabs at Christian's body.
A left lands for Belisle.
Belisle lands a nice shot that snaps Christian's head back.
Christian misses the jab.
Christian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belisle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Belisle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Christian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Belisle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Christian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Christian. Those never looked like landing.
Christian throws a right and a left that Belisle avoids nicely.
Christian misses with a hook. Belisle ducked under it nicely.
Belisle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Belisle is looking to slow Christian down with leg kicks.
A big left from Christian misses.
Belisle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Belisle shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Christian is not content to let Belisle control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belisle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belisle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Belisle is looking for a kimura but Christian is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belisle to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belisle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Christian's head.
Belisle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Christian defending well though.
Christian keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Belisle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Christian with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Belisle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Belisle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Belisle wants to pass the guard but Christian is defending well.
Belisle is keen to just control but Christian is a slippery customer.
Belisle working over Christian with some ground and pound. Christian looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christian is trying to get back to full guard.
Belisle is looking to advance position but Christian won't allow it.
Belisle trying to control from half guard but Christian is working away.
Belisle is looking to advance position but Christian won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belisle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Belisle really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Belisle's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Christian misses with a low kick.
Christian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Christian connects with a body shot that sends Belisle's belly button to the back.
Belisle lands with a cross.
Belisle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Christian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
An inside leg kick from Belisle misses.
Belisle avoids the body shot from Christian.
Christian misses the shot to the body.
Belisle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Christian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Christian.
Christian does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belisle throws a body kick the misses
and Christian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A combination from Christian does no damage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Belisle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Belisle looks to throw the jab but Christian is out of range.
Belisle tries to clinch but Christian is having none of it.
Belisle tries to clinch up.
Christian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belisle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christian is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Belisle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Christian cracks Belisle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Belisle lands a head shot.
Christian misses with a looping left.
Belisle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Belisle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Christian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Belisle stuns Christian with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Belisle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Christian misses.
Belisle moves forwards but Christian connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christian moves out of range of the strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Belisle.
Belisle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christian shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christian connects with the punch.
Belisle lands a nice looking kick to the body. Christian takes a step back to recover.
The fight stays on the outside here - Belisle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Christian just misses with a punch to the body.
Belisle wants to clinch.
Christian misses with a double jab
and Belisle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Christian thinking.
Belisle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Christian misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Christian.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Belisle coming out on top.
Belisle's corner calls for a 1-2. Belisle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Belisle staying out of range there.
Belisle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christian blocks the body kick.
Christian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Belisle checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Christian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Belisle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Christian throws a leg kick but Belisle moved away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christian misses with an uppercut
and Christian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belisle throws a head kick but Christian moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Steve Belisle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Steve Belisle's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Christian throws out a leg kick but Belisle moves out of range and Christian only half commits.
A slow jab from Christian misses its intended target.
Christian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Belisle is out of range and Christian settles back down.
Christian sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Christian scores with a jab to the jaw.
A good leg kick by Belisle.
Christian thows a body shot but no joy.
Belisle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Christian works over Belisle's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belisle delivers a nice body kick.
Christian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Christian avoids the head kick by Belisle.
Christian throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Belisle checks it well.
Belisle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Christian.
Christian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
No joy there for Christian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Christian swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Belisle counter with a right hand.
Christian throws a nice looking combination but Belisle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Belisle doesn't manage to clinch there - Christian circles away.
Belisle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Christian pinned against the cage. Christian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Belisle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Christian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Belisle finds it's way round the side to connect with Christian's head.
Archer Christian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Christian as he connects with a hook.
Belisle lands with a kick to the temple. Christian shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Belisle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christian throws out the jab.
Christian feints a jab promting Belisle to slip. Christian then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Belisle slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belisle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christian was well out of range. Poor timing from Belisle.
Christian throws a leg kick but Belisle sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Christian displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Christian tries to keep at a distance but Belisle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Christian as Belisle tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Belisle.
Christian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Belisle looking to stall.
Belisle struggles to land a body shot inside as Christian controls his hands.
Belisle tries a knee to the head but Christian blocks it.
Christian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belisle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Belisle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Christian backwards.
Belisle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Belisle misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christian has had enough of the clinch but Belisle keeps him there for the moment.
Christian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Belisle has him pressed against the cage.
Christian stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Christian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Belisle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice sprawl there from Christian as Belisle shoots in.
Christian is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Belisle missing with a left hand there. Christian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Belisle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christian takes one to the chin there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belisle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Belisle thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Christian if he has to take too many more of those.
Belisle on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Archer Christian.
I think Belisle has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Steve Belisle!
Steve Belisle is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Logan Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arsene Wenger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arsene Wenger is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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160 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Logan Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Arsene Wenger!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steele.
Wenger misses with a takedown attempt - Steele sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Steele thuds his right hand into Wenger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wenger fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Steele to the ground. Wenger is now in Steele's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Steele is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Wenger has his hands clasped together but Steele extends an breaks Wenger's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Steele.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Logan Steele!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Bohnam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Popo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bohnam comes to the cage accompanied by Right Above it. The crowd seem to be enjoying Popo's choice of entrance music: Alter Bridge- Ties that Bind. Ace Popo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jon Bohnam's chin.
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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
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Bohnam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ace Popo!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bohnam darts in and clinches Popo up against the cage.
Popo blocks an elbow strike.
Bohnam prevents the takedown attempt.
Bohnam lands an elbow inside.
Bohnam lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Popo goes for a takedown attempt but Bohnam pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bohnam moves in looking to clinch but Popo pushes him off.
Bohnam wants to clinch
and Popo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Popo.
Popo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bohnam fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jon Bohnam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ace Popo.
Bohnam fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bohnam wants to clinch
and Popo moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohnam misses with the head strike.
Bohnam misses with a punch to the body.
Bohnam stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bohnam is pressed up against the cage. Popo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bohnam down to the mat. Bohnam avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jon Bohnam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bohnam fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bohnam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Popo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bohnam moves to clinch but Popo breaks away
and Popo counters with a left to the body.
Some wild striking there from Popo.
Bohnam closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bohnam.
Popo has Bohnam pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bohnam manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popo has hold of one of Bohnam's legs. Bohnam is fighting the takedown attempt but Popo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Popo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bohnam manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Popo has Bohnam in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bohnam wants to stand but Popo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Popo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bohnam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bohnam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Popo keeping full guard, as Bohnam tries to pass.
Bohnam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bohnam is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bohnam has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Popo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bohnam has passed into side control.
Popo is looking to reverse the position.
Popo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bohnam prevents Popo from improving his position.
Bohnam is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bohnam pulls his head out easily.
Popo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bohnam looking to pass the guard.
Popo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bohnam should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Popo has tightened it up now! Bohnam should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ace Popo!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Esperanza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Edward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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213 lbs
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223 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Esperanza!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Edward!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Edward.
Edward stuffs the takedown.
Esperanza fails with the takedown.
Edward throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ryan Edward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edward pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Edward falls off balance throwing a combination
and Esperanza counters by moving into the clinch.
Esperanza misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Edward.
Esperanza is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Esperanza can't find room to land a body shot as Edward controls the action.
Esperanza taking a breather.
Esperanza throws a head punch that misses.
Esperanza with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Edward gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Esperanza.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Esperanza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esperanza stalling in the clinch.
Edward stalling.
Esperanza is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Esperanza prevents a body shot from Edward.
Esperanza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Edward lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Esperanza or not.
Edward pushes Esperanza back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Edward lands a shoulder strike.
Edward goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Esperanza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Edward presses Esperanza against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Esperanza is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Esperanza jumps guard but Edward stands there with Esperanza around his waist. Esperanza gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edward lands a left hand that snaps the head of Esperanza backwards.
A hook to the body from Edward.
Edward is pushing Esperanza up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Edward lands a body shot.
Esperanza has a couple of punches blocked by Edward.
Esperanza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Edward tries a body shot but Esperanza blocks it.
Edward blocking some punches.
Esperanza has a couple of punches blocked by Edward.
Edward scores with a shoulder strike.
Esperanza misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Edward creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Esperanza misses with a knee to the head.
Edward misses with a body punch.
Edward avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esperanza is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Edward pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Esperanza tries for a takedown. No joy.
Edward pressing his opponent against the cage.
Edward tries to throw a body punch but Esperanza avoids it by throwing Edward back against the cage.
Edward lands a body shot in the clinch.
Esperanza wants a takedown but no success here.
Edward pushes Esperanza back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Edward.
Edward lands a hook to the side of the head.
Edward scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esperanza tries to work over Edward's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Edward struggles to land a body shot inside as Esperanza controls his hands.
Edward softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Edward lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Edward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edward lands a body punch in the clinch.
Edward effectively controlling the action here.
Edward tries to work over Esperanza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Edward misses with a body punch.
Edward works on Esperanza's body with a couple of short punches.
Edward presses Esperanza against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Edward misses with a body punch.
Esperanza takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Edward.
Edward digs a right hand underneath Esperanza's ribcage. Esperanza let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Edward misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edward blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Edward looking to slow down the pace here.
Esperanza can't find room to land a body shot as Edward controls the action.
A short uppercut from Edward.
Esperanza is rocked!
Edward just leaning against Esperanza, taking a breather.
Oh Esperanza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Edward continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Edward presses Esperanza against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Edward digs a right hand into Esperanza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Esperanza's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Edward.
Esperanza seems to have got his legs back now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Esperanza is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A right hook to the body lands for Edward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edward digs a right hand underneath Esperanza's ribcage. Esperanza let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Edward misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edward's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Esperanza takes a shot to the head.
Edward stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Edward tries to work over Esperanza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Edward blocks an uppercut.
Edward works on Esperanza's body with a couple of short punches.
Esperanza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edward's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Edward.
Edward misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Edward as the two fighters clinch.
Edward misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edward lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Esperanza to his knees! Edward keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Edward!
Ryan Edward is the new light heavyweight champion!
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FIGHT
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