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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Lappin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duarte Madeiros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Lappin looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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165 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Lappin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Duarte Madeiros! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Excellent takedown into side control there by Madeiros. Madeiros looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Madeiros working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Madeiros thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Madeiros prevents Lappin from escaping the position. Lappin is breathing heavily. Madeiros has hold of Lappin's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Lappin seems comfortable defending it but Madeiros has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Lappin is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Lappin is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Madeiros couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Duarte Madeiros!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack London (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Jussipe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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200 lbs
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205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Jack London! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Jussipe! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! London fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jussipe manages to avoid it. Jussipe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by London.
London throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jussipe sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jussipe shoots for a takedown but London saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. London connects with a high kick. Jussipe wants to clinch up but London keeps it at a distance. London throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jussipe counters with a flying knee. Nice. London gets a clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! London tries a body shot but Jussipe blocks it.
London is trying to break the clinch but Jussipe has him pressed against the cage. London wants to get back to striking at distance but Jussipe won't allow it.
London wants to break free but Jussipe has control.
Jussipe goes for a takedown in the clinch but London prevents it.
London wants to break the clinch but can't.
London gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jussipe.
Jack London has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Jussipe.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jussipe wants to break the clinch but can't.
London breaks from the clinch.
London throws a body punch but Jussipe moves out of range. Jussipe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Some wild striking there from London.
London lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Jussipe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. London throws a solid leg kick but Jussipe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at London. London swings and misses with a hook to the body.
London rushes Jussipe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. London's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. London tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jussipe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Jussipe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A jab from London misses. Jussipe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. London manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. London wants to clinch. London stuffs the takedown attempt from Jussipe. Jussipe gets slowly back to his feet. London moves into the clinch successfully.
London manages to break the clinch.
Jussipe fails with an attempt to clinch.
London slaps away a takedown attempt from Jussipe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Horrible takedown by Jussipe or perhaps it was just good defense by London which made him look bad. Jussipe shoots for a double leg takedown but London sprawls well. He's pushed Jussipe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. London throws a series of punches but Jussipe avoids them all with ease. London misses with a low kick. London throws a shot from downtown. Jussipe moves away and avoids it. London keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Jussipe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jussipe tries a head kick but it misses.
London tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jussipe was well out of range. Poor timing from London. London has Jussipe up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jussipe has London pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. London manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. A short left from London. London working hard to break the clinch. Jussipe prevents London from breaking the clinch. London wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jussipe has him pressed against the cage. London can't break the clinch.
London looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. London slows down the pace here.
London escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. London scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. London takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack London dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
London throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jussipe on the side of the head. London has closed the distance and engaged Jussipe in a clinch.
Jussipe fails to pull guard.
London breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jussipe looks like he's thinking about clinching though. London lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jussipe misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from London. Those never looked like landing. Jussipe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Jussipe lands a big head kick that sends London tumbling to the mat! Jussipe takes a step backwards and waves London back to his feet - he wants the finish!
London is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! London misses with a body shot
and Jussipe counters with a nice kick to the body. Oh London is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Jack London is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jussipe measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes London! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Anthony Jussipe!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jez Donnely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Attention Aie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donnely comes to the cage accompanied by Wu Tang Clan-Protect ya Neck. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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130 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jez Donnely! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Attention Aie! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Aie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Donnely tries to avoid it but Aie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Donnely to the ground. Donnely escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Donnely is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Donnely throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Aie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Donnely sprawls well. Donnely wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aie gets slowly back to his feet. Donnely lands with a slapping head kick.
Aie is rocked! Horrible takedown by Aie or perhaps it was just good defense by Donnely which made him look bad. Aie is still on wobbly legs! Can Donnely finish him? Jez Donnely has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Attention Aie. Donnely tries to clinch there but Aie circles away.
Aie avoids the head kick by Donnely.
Horrible takedown by Aie or perhaps it was just good defense by Donnely which made him look bad. Donnely throws a push kick but Aie slaps the foot to one side. Donnely really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Donnely drives through and clinches with Aie against the cage.
Donnely manages to pull guard.
Aie seems to have recovered his senses. 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! Aie being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Aie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Aie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Aie stopping the sweep attempt from Donnely. Donnely wants to get back to his feet but Aie is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Aie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Donnely dives on top into guard. Aie working for a triangle but Donnely defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Donnely drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Aie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Donnely has Aie in his guard. Aie has gone for a leg lock! Donnely slips out almost immediately though and dives into Aie's guard. Aie throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Aie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Aie throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Donnely landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Aie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Donnely gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Donnely got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Donnely has managed to get both his arms back between Aie's legs - danger averted. Aie looking for subs off his back but Donnely has passed one foot through into half guard.
Aie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donnely pulls his head out easily. Donnely sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aie defending well though. Nice strikes from Donnely there. Donnely thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Aie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donnely pulls his head out easily. Donnely seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Donnely scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Aie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donnely pulls his head out easily. Aie looks gassed! Aie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Aie looking for submissions off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Donnely stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Aie to get to his feet. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Donnely is looking to clinch but Aie is avoiding it.
Donnely pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donnely tries to clinch up but Aie circles away and keeps his distance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jez Donnely dominated that round. That's time! Donnely's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Aie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Donnely avoids it really well and circles away. Donnely throws a leg kick and Aie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Donnely's guard. Attention Aie has got the better of the ground game so far. Aie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Donnely looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Donnely looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Donnely! Donnely grinds an elbow into Aie's temple. Donnely is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Aie on the wrong end of some ground and pound. This has been an exciting period of action! Donnely landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Donnely lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Donnely is trying to get an arm triangle but Aie is defending well. Donnely in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Aie takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's one minute gone in the round. Donnely trying to control the action but Aie is working from the bottom. Aie tries to strike but it doesn't land. Aie throws Donnely to one side and escapes! Donnely instigates a clinch. Donnely pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Nice uppercut there from Donnely. Aie shoots in but Donnely avoids the takedown attempt easily. Donnely gets a clinch. Donnely gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Donnely has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Aie uses from the top position. Aie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Donnely dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Donnely wants to stand but Aie has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Donnely working some strikes from top position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Donnely preventing the sweep. Donnely throws a strike but Aie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Aie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Donnely is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Aie, into his guard. Aie is breathing heavily. Donnely with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Aie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Donnely passes into half guard. Donnely working over Aie with some ground and pound. Aie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Aie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donnely pulls his head out easily. Donnely throwing shots but Aie is blocking nicely. Aie actively working from the bottom here. Aie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Donnely. Donnely wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aie keeps working. Aie is looking for a sweep. Donnely is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Donnely escapes and gets back to his feet. Horrible takedown by Aie or perhaps it was just good defense by Donnely which made him look bad. Jez Donnely has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Attention Aie. Donnely bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Donnely tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Aie fails with a takedown attempt. Donnely tries to clinch up. Donnely connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Aie circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Aie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Aie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Donnely wants to clinch up but Aie keeps it at a distance. Aie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Donnely circles away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jez Donnely dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Donnely tries to clinch up but Aie circles away and keeps his distance. Donnely tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aie swats him away and circles back towards the center. Aie shoots in looking for a takedown but Donnely manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Aie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Donnely is looking to escape. Aie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Donnely is trying to stand.
Aie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Aie is working for a kimura but Donnely is defending it quite comfortably.
Donnely works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Aie tries to free his leg and advance position but Donnely is retaining full guard. Aie postures up.
Donnely uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jez Donnely is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Donnely keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Aie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Donnely tries to clinch there but Aie circles away.
Aie shoots in and gets a takedown into Donnely's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Donnely is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Aie with a flurry of punches that miss. Donnely wants to stand up but Aie is controlling him. Aie tries to free his leg and advance position but Donnely is retaining full guard. Aie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Donnely pulls Aie in close to his closed guard and prevents Aie from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Aie with a flurry of punches that miss. Aie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Donnely is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aie is controlling him. Aie throws and elbow that misses. Donnely uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aie's guard. Nice move by Donnely! Donnely is looking to stand up but Aie won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Aie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aie thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Donnely has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Aie is proving hard to escape from. Aie is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Donnely has his hands clasped together but Aie extends an breaks Donnely's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Aie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Attention Aie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Blok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Galara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Galara has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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266 lbs
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245 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitali Blok! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Galara! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Blok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Galara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Galara scores with a jab to the head.
Blok misses with a series of wild punches.
Galara takes a body punch but keeps moving. Galara takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Galara moves forwards but Blok connects with a nice, crisp jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Blok fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blok throws a right hand that Galara ducks under and follows up with a left that Galara also avoids with ease. Galara has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blok finds it's way round the side to connect with Galara's head. A shot to the liver by Blok. Beautiful body shot. Galara looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round. Blok bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Galara's head. Blok tries to clinch up but Galara circles away and keeps his distance. Blok connects with a body shot that sends Galara's belly button to the back. 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! Blok getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Blok shoots in for a double leg but Galara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Blok fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Galara throws a looping overhand right but Blok ducks down to avoid it. Blok will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitali Blok. That's going to take a lot out of him. Blok scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Blok lands a left and a right that send Galara crashing to the mat, dazed. Blok thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Galara is rocked! Galara ducks into an uppercut from Blok and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vitali Blok!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samir Nasri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Meadows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Samir Nasri! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, David Meadows! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nasri displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Meadows. Meadows shoots and misses and Nasri counters with a one-two to the body. Meadows fails with the takedown enabling Nasri to counter with a crisp jab. Samir Nasri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Meadows. Nasri connects with a solid leg kick. Meadows tries for a takedown but Nasri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Nasri fails to land with a series of punches.
Nasri lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Meadows shoots and misses and Nasri counters with a one-two to the body. 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! Nasri closes the distance and lands a one-two. No luck for Meadows with that takedown attempt. Nasri throws a right hand that Meadows ducks under and follows up with a left that Meadows also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round. Meadows shoots in for a double leg but Nasri sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Nasri misses with a low kick. Nasri misses with a series of wild punches.
Meadows tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nasri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Meadows somewhat. Meadows with a poor takedown and Nasri counters with a series of strikes. Meadows will be more careful next time no doubt. Meadows looks gassed! Meadows with a lazy takedown attempt and Nasri counters with a series of strikes. Meadows will be more careful next time no doubt. Nasri looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Meadows misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nasri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Meadows is trying desperately to land a takedown but Nasri is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Meadows. Nasri fails to land with a series of punches.
Meadows shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Nasri counters with a shoot takedown. Meadows fights it but they end up in guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nasri got a little sloppy there for a moment and Meadows has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nasri has managed to get both his arms back between Meadows's legs - danger averted. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nasri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Meadows trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nasri controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Nasri works over Meadows with some ground and pound from guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Meadows is on top in guard.
Nasri 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. Nasri pulls Meadows in close to prevent any damage. Meadows drops back looking for a leg! Nasri is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nasri manages to kick Meadows off! Meadows jumps back into Nasri's guard. Meadows forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Meadows is working for a kimura but Nasri is defending it quite comfortably.
Meadows has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Nasri defend it? Meadows steps over the head and cranks it - Nasri is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Meadows!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Meadows!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Damajur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathan Martin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jake Damajur's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Damajur! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Martin! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Damajur checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Martin tries for a takedown but Damajur sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Martin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Martin keeps control of Damajur as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Martin takes a knee to the side of the body. Damajur misses with a body punch.
Damajur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Damajur tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. No luck with that takedown attempt from Damajur. Martin shoots in for a takedown but Damajur shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. The crowd cheers as Damajur lands an impressive looking overhand right. Martin doesn't seem phased though. Martin rushes Damajur and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Martin throws an elbow but it misses.
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! Martin takes a knee to the side of the body. Damajur is trying to drag Martin to the mat but Martin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Damajur lands a knee to the body.
Damajur breaks the clinch.
Damajur tries to close the distance and clinch but Martin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by Damajur. Damajur instigates a clinch. Martin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Damajur smiles and moves away.
Jake Damajur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Martin. Damajur fails in his attempt to clinch. Damajur fails with an attempt to clinch.
Damajur will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Damajur shoots in and drives through. Martin sprawls well. Damajur fails with a takedown attempt. Damajur lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martin circles away quickly and effectively. Damajur shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martin as he jumps to the side. Martin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Damajur as he connects with a hook. Damajur lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Martin throws a head kick that misses. Damajur misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Damajur is breathing heavily. Martin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Martin is trying to get an arm triangle but Damajur is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Martin in side control, throwing shots but Damajur defends. Martin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Damajur is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Martin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Damajur's legs. Damajur is trying to get back to his feet. Martin trying to control the position but Damajur is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Damajur is trying to control Martin's posture but Martin avoids it. Damajur tries to strike from the bottom but misses. Martin throws an elbow but Damajur slips to the side and avoids it well. Damajur pushes Martin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Martin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Martin controlling the position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Martin wants to control but Damajur is keeping him busy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jake Damajur will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Martin feints and as Damajur raises his hands in defense, Martin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Damajur keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully. Damajur lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Martin! Martin can't escape the position.
Martin reaches up and holds on to Damajur to control the position. Damajur looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Damajur jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Martin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Martin and Damajur has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
A lull in the action here as Damajur stalls from top position. Damajur throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Martin is looking to reverse the position. Damajur decides to stand back up. Damajur steps back and let's Martin get back to his feet. Damajur misses with a takedown attempt and Martin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Damajur is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Damajur looking for a sweep. Not yet Damajur, not yet. Damajur wants to get back to his feet but Martin is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Martin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Martin is looking to stand up but Damajur won't let him. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Martin darts in and clinches Damajur up against the cage. Martin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Damajur gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Martin is breathing heavily. Damajur will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Martin up against the cage. Martin tries to score a body lock takedown but Damajur shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Damajur manages to pull guard.
Martin with a flurry of punches that miss. Martin throws a big right hand that misses. Martin wants to pass the guard but Damajur is keeping the position. Damajur pulls Martin in close to prevent any damage. Martin wants to control from the top but Damajur keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Martin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Martin closes the distance and pushes Damajur back into the cage. Damajur lands a takedown into guard.
Damajur postures up.
Martin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Damajur gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Damajur wants to stand but Martin has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Martin working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Damajur throwing strikes from guard but Martin blocks nicely. Damajur thows a big elbow that misses. Damajur showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. A head kick misses from Damajur. Damajur throws a one two combo.
Damajur fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Damajur is trying hard to land a takedown here. Martin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Damajur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Martin shoots in looking for a takedown. Damajur tries to sprawl out of it but Martin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Damajur manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Martin has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Martin. Martin stalls. Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Damajur throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Damajur throws a jab when Martin was well out of range. Martin fails to land the takedown. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Damajur crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Martin - the referee stops the clock and Damajur gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Martin. Damajur manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Damajur throws a leg kick that is checked and Martin counters with a nice double leg into guard. Damajur wants to sweep here but Martin controlling him for the moment. Damajur can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Martin controls the pace. Damajur is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Martin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Damajur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Martin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Martin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Martin keeps the fight on the outside. Damajur throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Martin's head. Damajur lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martin circles away quickly and effectively. Damajur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martin was well out of range. Poor timing from Damajur. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Damajur lands with a nice body punch. Damajur feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Damajur stays in close to Martin's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jake Damajur. I think Damajur has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Damajur!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francis Begbie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Norris (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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205 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Francis Begbie! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Grant Norris! The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Norris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Francis Begbie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The fight stays on the outside here - Begbie looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A swing and a miss from Norris. Norris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Begbie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norris. Begbie is looking to clinch but Norris is avoiding it.
Begbie wants to clinch. Norris keeps the fight on the outside. Norris lands an overhand right.
It looks like Francis Begbie has been cut. Begbie moves into the clinch. Begbie misses with a knee strike.
Begbie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Norris wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Begbie has him pressed against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Begbie lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Grant Norris has been cut. Begbie lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Begbie utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Begbie lands a nice knee to the body. Norris looks gassed! Norris is trying to break the clinch but Begbie is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Begbie obliges. Begbie pushes Norris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Begbie putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Norris in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Begbie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Norris blocks it with crossed arms. Begbie with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Begbie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Norris.
A short right from Begbie on the inside. Norris tries to circle away but Begbie has him pinned against the cage. Norris managing to block the knees to the body from Begbie.
Begbie lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Begbie.
Begbie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Begbie with a knee to the head.
Begbie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Norris looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Begbie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Norris avoids it. Norris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A frustrated look appears on Norris's face as he tries to break the clinch. Norris is trying to break the clinch but Begbie is controlling him. Norris is trying to break the clinch but Begbie is controlling him. Begbie throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Begbie landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Norris is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Begbie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Norris.
Begbie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Begbie tries to land a knee to the head but Norris blocks with his arms.
Norris manages to break the clinch.
Norris uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Begbie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norris. Norris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Begbie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Norris paws at him with a jab and circles away. Norris cracks Begbie with a good jab. Begbie wants to clinch up but Norris keeps it at a distance. Begbie misses with an uppercut. Norris throws a hook but Begbie avoids it easily. Norris misses with a hook. The fight moves into the clinch position. Norris tries to circle away but Begbie has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A frustrated look appears on Norris's face as he tries to break the clinch. Begbie with a knee to the head.
Begbie tries to land a knee to the head but Norris blocks with his arms.
Begbie tries to throw a body punch but Norris avoids it by throwing Begbie back against the cage. Begbie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Begbie connects with a knee to the head.
Begbie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Norris wants to get back to striking at distance but Begbie won't allow it.
Norris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Begbie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Norris has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Begbie with a knee to the head.
Begbie landing knees to the head.
Norris wants to break the clinch but can't.
Norris has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Begbie has Norris pressed against the cage, preventing Norris from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Begbie landing knees to the head.
Begbie tries a knee to the head but Norris blocks it.
Begbie connects with a knee to the head.
Norris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Begbie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. 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! Begbie wants to clinch up but Norris keeps it at a distance. Norris moves into range and connects with a jab.
Francis Begbie's cut is getting worse. Begbie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Norris checks a low kick from Begbie. No joy there for Norris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Norris throws a series of punches but Begbie moves out of range. Begbie tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Norris counters with a three punch combo that has Begbie backing up. Begbie nods at Norris to acknowledge the strikes.
Begbie is rocked! Norris throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Begbie's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Norris dives in looking to finish as Begbie flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Norris's strikes! Norris is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Begbie's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Begbie was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grant Norris!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Augusto Soto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Sence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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192 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Augusto Soto! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Sence! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sence tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Sence with a jab. Soto leaves Sence with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Soto thuds his shin into the meat of Sence's side. Soto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Soto looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Soto moves into full mount! Sence won't be happy about that! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Soto connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Soto postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sence looks a forlorn figure.
Soto looking to control and managing it successfully. Soto's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Soto landing strikes from the mount and Sence is in trouble! Sence trying desperately to get to his feet.
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. Soto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Soto punishing his opponent with strikes. Sence is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Sence taking shots to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Soto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Soto working the ground and pound effectively.
A nice elbow there by Soto.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Soto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Sence wants to get back to his feet.
Soto controlling his opponent. Soto lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Soto controlling the pace for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Soto landing strikes, looking to finish! 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! Soto controlling his opponent. Soto has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Soto landing strikes from the mount. Soto putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Soto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. The referee warns Sence that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Soto postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sence looks a forlorn figure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sence can do anything to dispel that myth. Soto lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sence is rocked! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Soto unloading with bombs! Sence is still in real trouble! Can Soto finish him? Soto putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augusto Soto 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.
Sence moves out of range of the strikes. Sence seems to have recovered his senses. Soto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Sence fails with the takedown. The fight stays on the outside here - Sence looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Soto stuffs the takedown attempt from Sence. Sence gets slowly back to his feet. A nice leg kick lands there from Soto. Soto throws a nice outside leg kick. Soto lands a big head kick that sends Sence to the canvas! Soto follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Augusto Soto!
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