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UFC 18 - Apollyon va Mangetesm PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Bunk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Burgendy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Bunk had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Bunk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Burgendy!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bunk misses with a straight left.
Donk. Burgendy catches Bunk right on the button with a cross.
Burgendy tries to keep at a distance but Bunk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Burgendy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bunk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burgendy wants a takedown but no success here.
Bunk lands a left hand.
Bunk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bunk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burgendy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bunk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bruce Bunk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Burgendy.
Bunk keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burgendy doesn't seem bothered though.
Burgendy avoids a kick to the body.
Burgendy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burgendy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bunk misses with a head kick.
Bunk thuds his shin into the meat of Burgendy's side.
Burgendy looks for a takedown but Bunk sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Bunk.
Bunk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgendy tries to clinch but Bunk is having none of it.
Burgendy fails with a takedown attempt.
Burgendy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bunk shoots in and bounces Burgendy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Burgendy has control of Bunk's left arm, preventing Bunk from doing any damage.
Bunk trying to control but Burgendy is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunk controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burgendy misses with a lunging right hand
and Bunk counters with a right hand to the body.
Burgendy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bunk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bunk lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Bunk.
It looks like Mr Burgendy has been cut.
Bunk tries a body shot but Burgendy blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunk tries to work over Burgendy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bunk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunk prevents a takedown attempt there.
Burgendy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bunk pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bunk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burgendy.
Burgendy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bunk looks to score with a jab to the body but Burgendy is just out of range.
Bunk is looking to wear down Burgendy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunk looks to score with a jab to the body but Burgendy is just out of range.
Burgendy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Bunk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Burgendy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Burgendy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bunk misses with a body shot
and Burgendy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bunk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burgendy manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Burgendy misses
and Bunk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Burgendy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bunk counters with a nice low kick that buckles Burgendy's knee momentarily.
Bunk keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Burgendy misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burgendy is defended easily by Bunk.
Bruce Bunk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Burgendy.
Burgendy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bunk to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burgendy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burgendy wants to sweep here but Bunk controlling him for the moment.
Bunk controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burgendy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice defenses there by Bunk.
Donk. Bunk catches Burgendy right on the button with a cross.
Nice cross by Bunk.
Burgendy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bunk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bunk misses with a wild body shot.
Bunk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bunk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bunk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bunk fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Burgendy to the ground. Bunk is now in Burgendy's guard.
Burgendy 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunk not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bunk with a nice head shot there.
Burgendy keeping moving, preventing Bunk from controlling successfully.
Burgendy keeping full guard, as Bunk tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunk being controlled here momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bruce Bunk.
Burgendy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bunk to the ground. Burgendy is now in Bunk's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burgendy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burgendy postures up in Bunk's guard and throws a big left but Bunk blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burgendy trying to control but Bunk is working from the bottom.
Bunk wants to get back to his feet but Burgendy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Bunk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mr Burgendy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bunk digs a good hook to Burgendy's body.
Burgendy tries to sprawl but Bunk drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Burgendy is looking for a sweep. Bunk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bunk misses with a head shot. Burgendy uses the momentum to regain guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burgendy is on top in guard.
Burgendy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgendy throws a strike but Bunk rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bunk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burgendy is keeping the position for now.
Burgendy trying to keep a closed guard but Bunk is proving a slippery customer.
Bunk has gone for a leg lock! Burgendy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bunk's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burgendy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burgendy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bunk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Burgendy wants to pass the guard but Bunk is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burgendy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burgendy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Burgendy throwing strikes from guard but Bunk blocks nicely.
Burgendy throws a strike but Bunk rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunk won't allow Burgendy to sweep him here.
Burgendy is looking to stand up but Bunk isn't so interested in that idea.
Bunk trying to control but Burgendy is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burgendy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bunk has passed into side control.
Bruce Bunk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bunk goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Burgendy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bunk's guard! Nice work there by Burgendy!
Burgendy wants to control from the top but Bunk keeps moving.
Burgendy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Burgendy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bunk 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Bunk!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Bova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Stefaniak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bova comes to the cage accompanied by I came to bring the pain!. Tony Bova is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Bova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Stefaniak!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bova circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bova counters with a shoot takedown. Stefaniak fights it but they end up in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bova accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stefaniak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bova loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bova in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bova knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stefaniak on the ground.
Stefaniak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bova's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stefaniak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stefaniak is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bova is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bova postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bova throws and elbow that misses. Stefaniak uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bova's guard. Nice move by Stefaniak!
Bova is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bova is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stefaniak slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bova keeping moving, preventing Stefaniak from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefaniak pushes down on Bova's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stefaniak wants to control but Bova is keeping him busy.
Stefaniak is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Stefaniak uses his free foot to push down on Bova's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bova.
Stefaniak can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bova is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefaniak controlling from mount.
Bova is bucking up trying to escape but Stefaniak cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Stefaniak swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bova is now in Stefaniak's guard. A big mistake from Stefaniak there, giving up the dominant position!
Stefaniak has momentary wrist control but Bova slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bova postures up in Stefaniak's guard and throws a big left but Stefaniak blocks it.
Bova trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bova throws and elbow that misses. Stefaniak uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bova's guard. Nice move by Stefaniak!
Bova looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bova throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Stefaniak passes Bova's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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.
Stefaniak has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stefaniak has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Bova is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Stefaniak!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artum Ruska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koldan Heartless (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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271 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Artum Ruska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Koldan Heartless!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heartless throws a sloppy head kick and Ruska moves out of range easily.
Heartless tries to clinch up
enabling Ruska to counter with a crisp jab.
Heartless misses with a head kick.
Heartless fails in his attempt to clinch.
Heartless moves into range and clinches up with Ruska.
Ruska has a couple of punches blocked by Heartless.
Ruska tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Heartless pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruska getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ruska throws a shot from downtown. Heartless moves away and avoids it.
Heartless wants to clinch
and Ruska counters with a stiff right hand.
Heartless fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ruska keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heartless.
Heartless is looking to score with low kicks.
Heartless throws a leg kick but Ruska sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Heartless tries to clinch but Ruska moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heartless closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ruska circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruska keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heartless tries to clinch up.
Heartless tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruska swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Heartless misses with a two punch combination.
Heartless shoots in for a double leg but Ruska sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ruska scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ruska works the jab nicely.
It looks like Koldan Heartless has been cut.
Ruska lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Heartless looks gassed!
Heartless takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruska connects with a nice looking jab.
Heartless tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ruska paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ruska is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heartless.
Ruska keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Artum Ruska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koldan Heartless.
Heartless looks to clinch
and Ruska counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ruska.
Heartless moves to clinch but Ruska breaks away
enabling Ruska to counter with a crisp jab.
Heartless shoots in for a takedown but Ruska shows good takedown defense.
Koldan Heartless seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruska lands a big uppercut and Heartless crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Heartless looks OK. Ruska waves Heartless back to his feet!
Heartless is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heartless slips under a jab.
Heartless is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruska finish him?
The fighters circling - Ruska throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heartless moves away from the strike by Ruska.
Ruska throws a hook but Heartless blocks it.
Heartless steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruska.
Heartless seems to have recovered his senses.
Heartless feints and then cracks Ruska's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ruska down.
Heartless takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ruska cracks Heartless with a hook to the temple - Heartless is on wobbly legs here! Ruska swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Heartless falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Ruska wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Artum Ruska!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua comes to the cage accompanied by Usher-More Remix. Mauricio Rua has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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176 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mauricio Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Walter!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rua to the ground. Walter is now in Rua's guard.
Walter throws a big right hand that misses.
Walter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rua is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Walter thows a big elbow that misses.
Walter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rua works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Walter trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter throws and elbow that misses. Rua uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Walter's guard. Nice move by Rua!
Walter has his foot on Rua's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rua works his way back into a safe position though.
Walter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rua manages to get himself to full guard.
Rua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walter trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Walter slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Walter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Walter content to stall in guard here.
Martin Walter has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Walter tries for a takedown but Rua sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rua lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walter circles away quickly and effectively.
Walter closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rua quickly recovers to half guard.
Walter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rua is breathing heavily.
Walter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Walter tries to pass to full mount but Rua defends it.
Walter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Walter wants to pass to mount but Rua is defending the position.
Walter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rua's head.
Walter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Walter thows a huge punch but Rua dodges it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walter stalling.
Walter is pressing down on Rua's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rua is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Walter dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Walter.
Rua parries the strikes from Walter easily there. Walter is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rua to escape.
Walter throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Walter is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rua will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Walter throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Walter is looking to take a break and control but Rua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter cracks Rua with a big right hand but Rua just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Walter working the head and body with strikes.
Rua takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rua prevents Walter from improving position.
A lull in the action here as Walter stalls from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walter working the ground and pound.
Walter prevents Rua from escaping the position.
Walter sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rua is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rua is being controlled here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walter misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Walter scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rua to see if he's OK.
An elbow from Walter crashes against the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walter lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Walter tries to score with some ground and pound. Rua controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
A lull in the action here.
Walter tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua is letting Walter control him for a moment.
Walter grinds an elbow into Rua's temple.
Walter moves into full mount!
Walter raining down hammerfists from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walter is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Walter landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Walter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Walter gets the takedown into side control.
Walter misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rua being controlled for a moment.
Walter tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Walter taking a breather here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Walter lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rua down.
Walter advances to mount.
Walter connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Walter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walter throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Walter is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rua can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Walter has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rua's face.
Walter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walter with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Walter looking to finish Rua with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rua!
Walter controlling the pace for now.
Rua blocking the ground and pound.
Walter throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walter working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Walter throws some wild stikes that Rua manages to avoid easily.
Walter looking to control and managing it successfully.
Martin Walter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rua avoids a series of strikes thrown by Walter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walter punishing his opponent with strikes.
Walter controlling his opponent.
Mauricio Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Walter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Walter 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 Ackerman scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Walter!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjj Forthewin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pez Whatley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bjj Forthewin had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjj Forthewin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pez Whatley!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whatley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Forthewin looking to pass the guard.
Forthewin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Forthewin looking to pass the guard.
Forthewin is working hard here to advance position.
Whatley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Forthewin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Forthewin stands and throws Whatley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Forthewin controlling the position.
Whatley is looking for a sweep.
Forthewin staying calm.
Forthewin tries to move to mount but Whatley blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forthewin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Whatley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Forthewin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Whatley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Forthewin working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Forthewin wants to control but Whatley is keeping him busy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Forthewin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Whatley will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Forthewin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Whatley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whatley is trying to get back to half guard.
Whatley wants to control but Forthewin postures up.
Forthewin controls the position.
Forthewin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Forthewin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Forthewin tries for a kimura but Whatley is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whatley is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Forthewin happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forthewin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whatley keeps working.
Forthewin taking a breather here.
Whatley is looking to regain half guard here but Forthewin keeps moving and retains side control.
Whatley being controlled for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bjj Forthewin just wasn't active enough.
Forthewin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forthewin avoids the strikes from the bottom by Whatley.
Forthewin works to advance to full mount. Whatley defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Forthewin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Forthewin prevents Whatley from getting the reversal.
Forthewin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Whatley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Forthewin content just to control the position here.
Forthewin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Whatley for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjj Forthewin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Forthewin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Whatley is trying to defend but Forthewin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Forthewin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Whatley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Whatley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Forthewin defends it easily.
Forthewin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Forthewin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Forthewin pushing down on Whatley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Forthewin not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whatley scores with a few weak punches.
Forthewin works his way into full mount!
Whatley working to try and regain half guard.
Forthewin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Forthewin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Whatley to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Whatley shrugs it off.
Whatley throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Forthewin wants to take his opponent's back but Whatley doesn't allow it.
Forthewin controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forthewin wants to control the pace but Whatley is squirming around nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bjj Forthewin.
Forthewin gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in half guard, Forthewin seems content to control.
Forthewin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Whatley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Whatley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forthewin trying to control the action but Whatley is working from the bottom.
Forthewin content to control rather than advance.
Whatley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Whatley flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Whatley is breathing heavily.
Forthewin moves into full mount! Whatley won't be happy about that!
Forthewin looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forthewin wants to take his opponent's back but Whatley doesn't allow it.
Forthewin controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whatley is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Forthewin locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Whatley is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjj Forthewin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephan Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gio Naza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naza is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Saliva - Ladies and Gentlemen. Gio Naza is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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181 lbs
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176 lbs
12 - 11 - 2 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephan Walter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 2, fighting out of London, Gio Naza!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Naza counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Walter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Walter working for submissions but it's allowed Naza to get to half guard.
Naza takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Naza is nestled in close to Walter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Walter taking some punishment here, with Naza in his half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naza is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Naza is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Naza looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Naza content to control rather than advance.
It looks like Naza might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Naza connects with a nice short shot to Walter's temple.
Naza lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Naza is trying to control the action in half guard but Walter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Naza moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Walter.
Naza cracks Walter with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Naza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Naza in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Walter pushes Naza away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Naza gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Naza just content to control the position.
Walter is trying to get back to his feet.
Walter being controlled for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naza's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gio Naza was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Walter with a poor takedown
and Naza counters with a nice leg kick.
Walter misses with a takedown attempt
and Naza counters with a single leg into guard. Walter didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephan Walter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Naza is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Naza wants to control from the top but Walter keeps moving.
Naza postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Walter keeping moving, preventing Naza from controlling successfully.
Naza lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naza chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walter keeping moving, preventing Naza from controlling successfully.
Naza forces his way into half guard.
Naza keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Naza working over Walter with some ground and pound. Walter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Naza not doing much here.
Naza trying to control the action but Walter is working from the bottom.
Naza content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Walter looking for submissions off his back.
Naza stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naza drops an elbow to the side of Walter's head.
Naza works his way into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naza lands a nice forearm strike.
Naza working the head with strikes.
Walter pushes Naza away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Naza gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Naza working the ground and pound.
Walter is trying to get back to his feet.
Naza cracks Walter with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naza slows the pace down.
Naza landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Naza cracks Walter with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Naza lands some shots froms side control.
Walter tries to buck Naza off but Naza is having none of it.
Naza works to advance to full mount. Walter defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gio Naza dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Walter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Naza to counter with a crisp jab.
Walter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Naza.
Naza shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Walter manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Walter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Naza controls the pace.
Naza lands a couple of elbows.
Naza scoring with some ground and pound.
Naza passes Walter's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Walter is looking to escape.
Naza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Walter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walter taking some punishment here, with Naza in his half guard.
Naza is looking to take a break and control but Walter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Naza trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter is refusing to be controlled, as Naza sits in half guard.
Walter tries to kick Naza off but Naza keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Naza lands strikes from half guard.
Naza not doing much here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Naza working Walter over with strikes.
Naza seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gio Naza has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gio Naza has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Walter shoots and misses
and Naza counters with a nice uppercut.
Walter shoots and misses
and Naza counters with a low kick, right behind Walter 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephan Walter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walter fails with the takedown
and Naza counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walter slips under a jab from Naza.
Walter fails with the takedown
and Naza counters with a low kick, right behind Walter 's knee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walter tries for a takedown but Naza circles away easily
and Naza counters with a straight right hand.
Walter tries for a takedown but Naza circles away easily
and Naza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Walter blocks a jab.
Stephan Walter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walter has his takedown stuffed
and Naza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Naza engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Naza working some strikes from top position.
Naza is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Naza landing with the ground and pound.
Naza passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Naza lands a nice short elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walter actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naza is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Walter taking some punishment here, with Naza in his half guard.
Naza is looking to take a break and control but Walter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Naza landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Walter is trying to stand up here but Naza is controlling him well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Naza lands a nice short elbow.
Walter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Naza scores with a couple of nice shots.
Naza is taking a breather. Walter says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Naza trying to control from half guard but Walter is working away.
Naza passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Walter!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gio Naza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Walter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Naza counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Naza is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Naza looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Naza seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Naza has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Walter wants to get back to his feet.
Naza controlling the pace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gio Naza has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Walter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Naza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naza misses with an uppercut. Walter saw that one coming.
Naza is looking to slow Walter down with leg kicks.
Walter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Walter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephan Walter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Walter misses with a takedown
and Naza counters with a stiff right hand.
Walter has his takedown stuffed
and Naza counters with a nice low kick that buckles Walter's knee momentarily.
Naza shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Naza was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Naza scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Walter?
Naza working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naza postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Walter looks a forlorn figure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naza with good strikes from the mount here!
Walter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Naza landing punches.
Naza content just to control the position here.
Walter wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Naza lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The referee warns Walter that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Walter is rocked!
Walter can't escape the position.
Oh Walter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Naza landing punches.
Naza landing strikes from the mount.
Naza with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naza controlling the position easily from mount.
Naza lands a big elbow.
Walter can't escape the position.
Naza landing punches.
Naza looking to control and managing it successfully.
Naza lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gio Naza is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naza working the ground and pound effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naza takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Naza working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Walter slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Walter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Naza controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Naza trying to control the position from guard on top but Walter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stephan Walter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gio Naza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Naza 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gio Naza!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zander Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gavin Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Douglas has chosen Drowning Pool - Step up as his entrance music. Gavin Douglas acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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217 lbs
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205 lbs
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Zander Holyfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Gavin Douglas!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas misses with the combination.
Douglas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Douglas misses with a looping left.
Holyfield moves away from the strike by Douglas.
Holyfield catches Douglas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Holyfield is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Douglas.
Douglas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Holyfield tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Douglas is in Holyfield's guard.
Douglas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Douglas preventing the sweep.
Douglas thows a big elbow that misses.
Douglas chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Douglas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Holyfield's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Douglas stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas defending well as Holyfield loads up on a big left hand.
Holyfield looks to land a combination but Douglas avoids it well.
Douglas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holyfield misses with a hook. Douglas ducked under it nicely.
Horrible takedown by Douglas or perhaps it was just good defense by Holyfield which made him look bad.
Holyfield throws a shot from downtown. Douglas moves away and avoids it.
Douglas throws a poor cross that misses
and Holyfield counters with a two punch combo.
Holyfield misses with a hook. Douglas ducked under it nicely.
Zander Holyfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holyfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Douglas counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Holyfield's guard now.
Douglas stands up from Holyfield's guard - Douglas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Holyfield is breathing heavily.
Douglas closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Douglas is trying to trip Holyfield. He has hold of a leg but Holyfield is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Douglas persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Douglas trying to control the position from guard on top but Holyfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Douglas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Holyfield, up you get!
Douglas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Douglas showed some decent athleticism there.
Holyfield is defending against the submission attempts here by Douglas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Douglas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Douglas.
Douglas gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Douglas closes the distance and clinches.
Douglas lands a takedown into guard.
Douglas throwing strikes but missing.
Holyfield has momentary wrist control but Douglas slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Douglas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holyfield sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Douglas dives in and grabs Holyfield's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holyfield pushes down on Douglas's head and hops out.
Zander Holyfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gavin Douglas.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Douglas.
Douglas gets the takedown into side control.
Douglas passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Holyfield!
Holyfield on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Holyfield tries to get out of the position.
Douglas trying to control but Holyfield is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Douglas with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gavin Douglas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Douglas forces Holyfield back against the cage and clinches.
Douglas holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Douglas gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Holyfield regains guard.
Douglas is looking to work some ground and pound but Holyfield has wrist control.
Holyfield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Douglas won't allow Holyfield to sweep him here.
Holyfield will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Douglas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holyfield keeping moving, preventing Douglas from controlling successfully.
Holyfield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Douglas stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Holyfield back to the cage. Douglas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Holyfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Douglas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Holyfield's guard.
Douglas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Douglas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Douglas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Douglas passes into half guard.
Holyfield is in trouble now - Douglas has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gavin Douglas!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chad Carlson Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlson Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Muse- Stockholm Syndrome. Chad Carlson Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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147 lbs
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147 lbs
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Chad Carlson Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Brett James!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlson Jr dives in and scores a takedown into James's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
James wants to stand up but Carlson Jr is controlling him.
James working for a triangle but Carlson Jr defends it easily.
Carlson Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carlson Jr wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
James trying to keep a closed guard but Carlson Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Carlson Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Carlson Jr creates some space and throws a big elbow, but James sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlson Jr wants to control for a moment but James uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Carlson Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Carlson Jr wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
James tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
James is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James makes his way to full guard. A much better position for James.
Carlson Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
James bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carlson Jr's guard.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlson Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
James postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Carlson Jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of James, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carlson Jr.
James is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carlson Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and James has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carlson Jr has managed to get both his arms back between James's legs - danger averted.
James working a defensive guard here.
Carlson Jr pushes down on James's leg and manages to get into half guard.
James is looking to control Carlson Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can James avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carlson Jr pulls his head out easily.
James wants to get back to his feet.
Carlson Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Carlson Jr trying to control from James's half guard. James has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
James is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carlson Jr defends well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James managing to control the position.
James trying to keep a closed guard but Carlson Jr is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brett James will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Carlson Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. James should have avoided that one.
Carlson Jr clobbers James with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
James throws a combination that misses
and Carlson Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
James misses with a two punch combination.
Carlson Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carlson Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
James misses with a two punch combination.
James throws a head kick that misses.
James misses with a wild body shot.
James swings away with a body shot that misses
and Carlson Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carlson Jr looks to clinch
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
Carlson Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces James back to the cage. Carlson Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Carlson Jr. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck for Carlson Jr with that takedown attempt.
Carlson Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carlson Jr swings for the body but James moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlson Jr throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carlson Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carlson Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheers as James lands an impressive looking overhand right. Carlson Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Carlson Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
Carlson Jr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
James is pressing down on Carlson Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
James manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carlson Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Carlson Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
James wants to stand but Carlson Jr has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James throwing strikes from guard but Carlson Jr blocks nicely.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlson Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carlson Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James stands up from Carlson Jr's guard - James perhaps looking for a knockout.
Carlson Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carlson Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between James's hands.
Carlson Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
James loads up on a big right hand but Carlson Jr slips the punch.
James throws the kick towards the body but Carlson Jr avoids it.
Carlson Jr scores with a body shot.
James takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Carlson Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Carlson Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlson Jr connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carlson Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good standup being displayed there by Carlson Jr as he connects with a hook.
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Carlson Jr scores with a four punch combination!
Carlson Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carlson Jr cracks James with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
James on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Carlson Jr throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carlson Jr as he avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from James.
James is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carlson Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
James is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Carlson Jr dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
James throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
James fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carlson Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
James misses with a punch to the body.
Carlson Jr stalls.
Carlson Jr has dropped down and is working for a takedown. James is trying to keep an underhook but Carlson Jr manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Carlson Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. James knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Carlson Jr prevents James from improving his position.
James looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
James working a defensive guard here.
Carlson Jr won't allow James to get back to his feet.
James working a defensive guard here.
James looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Carlson Jr passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on James's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlson Jr advances nicely into full mount.
James tries to lock up and control but Carlson Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Carlson Jr lands a big shot there that rocks James but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
James in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carlson Jr breaks from James's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Carlson Jr landing shots from mount.
Carlson Jr putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
James is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carlson Jr lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
James is still in real trouble! Can Carlson Jr finish him?
Carlson Jr lands a big elbow.
James wants to hold on but Carlson Jr pushes him away.
Carlson Jr unloads with some vicious shots from mount and James wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Carlson Jr celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Carlson Jr!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Hatcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Piper II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Hatcher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
212 lbs
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220 lbs
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Hatcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Piper II!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatcher misses with a head kick.
Hatcher connects with a good right hand that stumbles Piper II. Piper II circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Piper II clinches up against the cage.
Piper II managing to block the knees to the body from Hatcher.
Piper II swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Piper II.
Piper II swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hatcher missing with knees to the body.
Hatcher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Piper II is trying to drag Hatcher to the mat but Hatcher just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hatcher connects with a knee to the head.
Hatcher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hatcher tries a body shot but Piper II blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piper II displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hatcher up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Piper II.
Hatcher scores a nice knee to the body.
Piper II scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Hatcher to work.
Piper II drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Piper II is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Piper II has Hatcher pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piper II has an active guard here but Hatcher has managed to pass into half guard.
Piper II trying to hold on to Hatcher's head to control him but Hatcher postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piper II is not content to let Hatcher control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piper II is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hatcher's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hatcher's back!
Piper II missing with strikes.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Well, with Piper II on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hatcher is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
A lull in the action here.
Piper II struggling to land strikes to the head as Hatcher covers up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piper II looking to hold on to the position here but Hatcher rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Piper II passes into half guard.
Piper II with the ground and pound but Hatcher uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Piper II throws a big right hand that misses.
Piper II loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Piper II stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hatcher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Piper II advances position into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Piper II throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hatcher works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Piper II dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Piper II with a jab.
Piper II connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hatcher momentarily.
Hatcher looks to land a body kick but Piper II moved away.
Piper II is looking to clinch.
Hatcher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Piper II manages to avoid it.
Piper II throws an off balance right hand
and Hatcher counters with a nice leg kick.
Piper II is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Piper II does it's job there.
Hatcher throws a body kick that misses.
Hatcher moves into the clinch.
Hatcher is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatcher lands a nice shot to the body.
Piper II pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hatcher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Piper II letting Hatcher take a breather here.
Piper II misses with the head strike.
Piper II leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hatcher prevents a body shot from Piper II.
A short left from Hatcher.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piper II tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hatcher tries to throw a body punch but Piper II avoids it by throwing Hatcher back against the cage.
Piper II tries to throw a body punch but Hatcher avoids it by throwing Piper II back against the cage.
Hatcher tries to throw a body punch but Piper II avoids it by throwing Hatcher back against the cage.
Hatcher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Piper II lands with a left to the head.
Hatcher tries to throw a body punch but Piper II avoids it by throwing Hatcher back against the cage.
Hatcher wants to stall.
Piper II taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Piper II fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatcher looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piper II makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hatcher will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Piper II up against the cage.
Hatcher throws a punch but it's blocked by Piper II.
Piper II tries to throw a body punch but Hatcher avoids it by throwing Piper II back against the cage.
Hatcher looking to stall.
Piper II swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hatcher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tommy Hatcher has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hatcher misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Piper II.
Piper II misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Piper II fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piper II is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Piper II working aggressively here.
Piper II misses with the head strike.
Piper II swings wildly with an uppercut but Hatcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Piper II goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Piper II misses with a punch to the body.
Piper II slows down the pace here.
Piper II throws a punch but it's blocked by Hatcher.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Piper II drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hatcher gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hatcher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Piper II showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hatcher tries to bum rush Piper II with a series of wild strikes but Piper II uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Piper II fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hatcher, pushing him back against the cage.
Hatcher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Piper II misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hatcher.
Hatcher tries to work over Piper II's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Piper II is stalling here.
Piper II doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Piper II trying to stall but Hatcher improves his position.
Hatcher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Piper II blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hatcher blocking some punches.
Piper II pulls Hatcher into guard.
Piper II working a defensive guard here.
Piper II has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piper II throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hatcher stopping the sweep attempt from Piper II.
Piper II trying to control the position.
Hatcher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piper II wants to improve his position but instead Hatcher has moved into half guard.
Piper II trying to control from the bottom.
Hatcher controlling the action here.
Hatcher has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Piper II manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piper II looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Piper II isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hatcher stacks Piper II on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hatcher!
Piper II tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hatcher wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Piper II's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatcher content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Piper II is looking for a sweep.
Piper II is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hatcher off and has taken his back!
Hatcher avoids the strikes from Piper II.
Piper II keeps control of the position as Hatcher tries to break free.
Hatcher is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Piper II 's hooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Piper II comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Piper II 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Piper II!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hofniel Apollyon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blacko Mangetesmorts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Apollyon's entrance music is On My Own-Alone . A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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193 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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26
190 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hofniel Apollyon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Blacko Mangetesmorts!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apollyon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mangetesmorts.
Mangetesmorts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Apollyon rushes Mangetesmorts and presses him up against the cage.
Apollyon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Apollyon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Apollyon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Apollyon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mangetesmorts's efforts to push away.
Apollyon tries a body shot but Mangetesmorts blocks it.
Apollyon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Apollyon working Mangetesmorts over with knees to the body.
Mangetesmorts looking for a takedown.
Apollyon manages to break the clinch.
Mangetesmorts takes a swing at Apollyon's ribcage but misses.
Mangetesmorts looks to score with a jab to the body but Apollyon is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollyon lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Apollyon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mangetesmorts.
Apollyon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Apollyon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Apollyon stuffs the takedown.
Mangetesmorts misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hofniel Apollyon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blacko Mangetesmorts.
Apollyon scores with a kick to the body.
Apollyon avoids the body shot from Mangetesmorts.
Apollyon closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Apollyon.
Apollyon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mangetesmorts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangetesmorts changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Apollyon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollyon closes the distance and clinches.
Apollyon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mangetesmorts backwards.
Apollyon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Apollyon.
Apollyon lands an elbow just above Mangetesmorts 's eye.
It looks like Blacko Mangetesmorts has been cut.
Apollyon digs a right hand underneath Mangetesmorts's ribcage. Mangetesmorts let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Apollyon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Apollyon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Apollyon.
Apollyon scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollyon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Apollyon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mangetesmorts's sensitive parts.
Mangetesmorts tries for a takedown but Apollyon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Apollyon scores with a head kick.
Apollyon throws a combination. Mangetesmorts tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jab by Apollyon.
Mangetesmorts thows a body shot but no joy.
Horrible takedown by Mangetesmorts or perhaps it was just good defense by Apollyon which made him look bad.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollyon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mangetesmorts dives in and scores a takedown into Apollyon's guard.
Apollyon controls Mangetesmorts momentarily but Mangetesmorts frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangetesmorts stops Apollyon from standing up.
Mangetesmorts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Apollyon is keeping the position for now.
Mangetesmorts is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mangetesmorts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Apollyon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Apollyon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mangetesmorts is one step ahead there.
Apollyon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mangetesmorts won't allow Apollyon to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hofniel Apollyon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blacko Mangetesmorts's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A chopping leg kick lands by Apollyon.
Apollyon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mangetesmorts.
Apollyon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mangetesmorts misses the shot to the body.
A left and a right from Apollyon both land. Nice combination.
Mangetesmorts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Apollyon manages to avoid it.
Apollyon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mangetesmorts slips under a jab from Apollyon.
Apollyon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mangetesmorts doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Apollyon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Apollyon clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollyon manages to break the clinch.
Apollyon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mangetesmorts.
Mangetesmorts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Apollyon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Apollyon lands a slapping body shot.
Mangetesmorts shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Apollyon throws the left hand but Mangetesmorts avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Apollyon. That's going to slow Mangetesmorts down.
Apollyon misses with an uppercut.
Apollyon misses with a head kick.
Mangetesmorts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Apollyon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mangetesmorts somewhat.
Hofniel Apollyon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blacko Mangetesmorts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollyon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mangetesmorts.
Mangetesmorts connects with a body shot that sends Apollyon's belly button to the back.
Apollyon leaves Mangetesmorts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Apollyon tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Apollyon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apollyon slaps away a takedown attempt from Mangetesmorts, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Apollyon jabs Mangetesmorts to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollyon drives through and clinches with Mangetesmorts against the cage.
Apollyon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Apollyon lands with a light punch inside.
Apollyon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangetesmorts's elbow.
Apollyon is leaning against Mangetesmorts and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mangetesmorts is breathing heavily.
Apollyon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Apollyon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Apollyon sizes up Mangetesmorts with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Apollyon thows a body shot but no joy.
Mangetesmorts takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hofniel Apollyon is winning the standup battle so far.
Mangetesmorts throws a body punch but Apollyon moves out of range.
Hofniel Apollyon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollyon avoids the body shot from Mangetesmorts.
Mangetesmorts fails with a takedown attempt.
Apollyon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Apollyon.
Apollyon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mangetesmortss head.
Hofniel Apollyon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Apollyon lands an elbow inside that Mangetesmorts shrugs off.
That has opened up Blacko Mangetesmorts's cut even more.
Mangetesmorts has Apollyon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Apollyon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Apollyon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Apollyon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Apollyon is pressed up against the cage. Mangetesmorts has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Apollyon down to the mat. Apollyon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mangetesmorts looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Apollyon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Apollyon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hofniel Apollyon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blacko Mangetesmorts's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Apollyon thumps Mangetesmorts with a low kick.
Apollyon throws a front kick that sends Mangetesmorts stumbling back into the cage.
Apollyon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mangetesmorts takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Apollyon throws a head kick that half lands.
Apollyon slips a straight right by Mangetesmorts.
Mangetesmorts throws out a loose jab but Apollyon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mangetesmorts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Apollyon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apollyon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Apollyon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The cut above Blacko Mangetesmorts's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangetesmorts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mangetesmorts has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Apollyon.
Mangetesmorts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mangetesmorts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Apollyon was well out of range. Poor timing from Mangetesmorts.
Mangetesmorts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Apollyon counters by moving into the clinch.
Apollyon presses Mangetesmorts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Apollyon.
Apollyon scores a nice knee to the body.
Apollyon breaks from the clinch.
Apollyon clobbers Mangetesmorts with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Apollyon doesn't manage to clinch there - Mangetesmorts circles away.
Apollyon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apollyon avoids the body shot from Mangetesmorts.
Apollyon clinches up with Mangetesmorts and pushes him back against the cage.
Apollyon gets through Mangetesmorts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Apollyon.
Mangetesmorts is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Apollyon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangetesmorts is looking to break free of the clinch but Apollyon has double underhooks.
Mangetesmorts goes for a takedown in the clinch but Apollyon prevents it.
Mangetesmorts looking for a takedown.
Hofniel Apollyon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blacko Mangetesmorts.
Mangetesmorts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mangetesmorts is trying to push Apollyon away but Apollyon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Apollyon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice left hand lands by Apollyon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollyon works on Mangetesmorts's body with a couple of short punches.
Apollyon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Apollyon scores with a jab to the head.
Apollyon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mangetesmorts will feel that in the morning.
Apollyon lands a really nice looking cross but Mangetesmorts seems unphased.
Apollyon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mangetesmorts loads up on a big right hand but Apollyon slips the punch.
Mangetesmorts's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mangetesmorts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Apollyon landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apollyon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Apollyon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mangetesmorts can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangetesmorts with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Apollyon to score with a decent uppercut.
Mangetesmorts is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Apollyon rather than just go for the knockout.
Apollyon cracks the inside of Mangetesmorts's front leg.
Mangetesmorts looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blacko Mangetesmorts's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Apollyon throws a nice head kick!
Mangetesmorts is rocked!
Mangetesmorts sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mangetesmorts is still on wobbly legs! Can Apollyon finish him?
Apollyon jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Blacko Mangetesmorts's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hofniel Apollyon!
Hofniel Apollyon retains his middleweight title!
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