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O.R.G. 20 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pance Pondang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Reign (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pance Pondang has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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151 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pance Pondang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Reign!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pondang clinches.
Reign lands a nice uppercut.
It looks like Pance Pondang has been cut.
Pondang tries to score a body lock takedown but Reign shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Reign is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Reign taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reign.
Pondang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reign gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Reign pushes off an throws an elbow but Pondang leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reign.
Reign works on Pondang's body with a couple of short punches.
Reign can't find room to land a body shot as Pondang controls the action.
Reign lands a nice uppercut.
Pondang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pance Pondang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pondang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pondang is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reign pushes Pondang against the cage. Reign is working some dirty boxing. Reign pushes off with a quick right hook! Pondang goes down! Pondang tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Reign moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Reign!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wilfredo Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ash Lei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ash Lei will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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138 lbs
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131 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Self confident |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilfredo Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ash Lei!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lei fails with the takedown.
Lei fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunter dives in and grabs Lei's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lei pushes down on Hunter's head and hops out.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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.
Lei has momentary wrist control but Hunter slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lei wants to stand and escape but Hunter is having none of it.
Hunter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lei's head.
Hunter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lei wants to stand but Hunter is controlling the position.
Hunter lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hunter tries to free his leg and advance position but Lei is retaining full guard.
Hunter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hunter distracts Lei with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hunter scoring with some ground and pound.
Hunter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hunter landing some decent shots from guard.
Hunter passes into half guard.
Hunter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter prevents Lei from standing back up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hunter content to control rather than advance.
Hunter moves into full mount! Lei won't be happy about that!
Hunter connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hunter postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lei looks a forlorn figure.
Lei is rocked!
Hunter landing strikes from the mount.
Lei is still in real trouble! Can Hunter finish him?
Hunter lands a nice shot to the head.
Lei is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Hunter lands a big shot to the head and Lei winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Wilfredo Hunter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jp Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Alberto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Benn might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Icarus by Hopesfall. This should be a great matchup!
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163 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jp Benn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Alberto!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benn clinches up against the cage.
Benn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alberto is working for takedown but Benn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alberto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Benn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jp Benn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Alberto.
Alberto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Benn counters with a three punch combo that has Alberto backing up. Alberto nods at Benn to acknowledge the strikes.
Benn swats away the attempt to clinch by Alberto.
Benn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alberto looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alberto parries the strikes from Benn easily there. Benn is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Alberto to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn throws a strike aimed at the side of Alberto's head but Alberto avoids it well.
Benn tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Benn throws a strike aimed at the side of Alberto's head but Alberto avoids it well.
Alberto avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Benn.
You can see the frustration on Alberto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Benn throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Benn wants to control but Alberto is keeping him busy.
Alberto is pushing Benn's head away, looking to escape. Benn manages to hold on to the position though.
Benn in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Alberto is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jp Benn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lemar Monsoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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170 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lemar Monsoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Phil Williams!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monsoon clinches with his opponent.
Williams has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Monsoon is trying to keep an underhook but Williams manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Williams seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Monsoon is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Phil Williams!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Fry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim White acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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200 lbs
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213 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Fry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim White!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
White shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fry eats them both and turns towards White to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
White tries to clinch up but Fry circles away and keeps his distance.
Fry fails with the takedown
and White counters with a body kick.
Fry is breathing heavily.
White cracks Fry with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White throws a series of punches but Fry moves out of range.
White swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fry has a takedown stuffed.
White scores with a head kick. Fry tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
White shoots in looking for a takedown. Fry tries to sprawl out of it but White keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fry manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
White connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
White has closed the distance and engaged Fry in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fry is trying to work for a single leg takedown but White pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Fry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White slowing the pace effectively.
Fry tries for a takedown but White manages to get underhooks.
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fry doesn't succeed with the takedown
and White counters with a slapping leg kick.
White drives through with a takedown into Fry's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
White works over Fry with some ground and pound from guard.
White scoring with punches to the head and body.
White pushing down on Fry's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes 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. White connects with a nice short shot to Fry's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White working Fry over with strikes.
White tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
White seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
White wants to stand up but Fry is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White stands up out of the half guard.
White throws a series of strikes that have Fry backpedaling.
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nick Fry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White clinches up with Fry and pushes him back against the cage.
White lands a body punch.
White pulls Fry into guard.
White pulls Fry in close to prevent any damage.
White looking for a sweep. Not yet White, not yet.
White is pulling down on Fry's head. It's preventing any offense from Fry, at least for the moment.
White had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fry defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
Fry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fry won't allow White to sweep him here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
White keeping moving, preventing Fry from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
White stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and White wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim White 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.
White throws a nice head kick!
White misses with a wild combination.
Fry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
White lands with a good body shot.
White rushes Fry and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
White will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fry up against the cage.
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fry gets tackled into the cage by White. White maintains the clinch.
Fry blocks an elbow strike from White.
Fry is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fry can't get the takedown.
White has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fry avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
White is trying to break the clinch but Fry has him pressed against the cage.
White fails to pull the fight into his guard.
White digs a right hand into Fry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fry's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White jumps guard.
Fry won't allow White to sweep him here.
White pulls Fry in close to prevent any damage.
Fry gets to his feet - White follows without any prompting.
Fry on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
White avoiding damage.
White is trying to break the clinch but Fry is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White has clasped his hands together around Fry's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
White wants to control but Fry is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
White moves into the clinch successfully.
Fry prevents White from breaking the clinch.
White gets control of Fry's arms and successfully pulls guard. White will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now White is on top in guard.
Fry keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fry 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Fry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim White 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!
Fry with a poor takedown
and White counters with an inside leg kick.
White thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fry if he has to take too many more of those.
White lands with a nice combination. Fry backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Nick Fry has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fry misses with a takedown
and White counters with a head kick that drops Fry to the mat! Fry scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Fry is rocked!
White throws a quick head kick that knocks Fry silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! White is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jim White!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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180 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Browne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Murdock!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Browne falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murdock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murdock tries to score a power double leg takedown but Browne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murdock somewhat.
Browne misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Browne shoots in for a takedown but Murdock shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Browne with that takedown attempt.
Murdock throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Simon Browne has been cut.
Browne shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murdock pinned against the cage. Murdock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Browne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Browne shoots in for a takedown but Murdock shows good takedown defense.
Murdock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Browne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murdock.
Murdock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murdock throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Browne tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Murdock is in Browne's guard.
Murdock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Browne working a defensive guard here.
Murdock is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Browne keeping moving, preventing Murdock from controlling successfully.
Murdock prevents Browne from getting back to his feet.
Joe Murdock has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Browne swinging wildly here.
Browne misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock tries to clinch up.
Browne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murdock slaps away a takedown attempt from Browne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Browne takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Browne swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murdock counters with a series of strikes. Browne will be more careful next time no doubt.
Browne is breathing heavily.
Murdock stuns Browne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Browne throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Murdock tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Browne is in Murdock's guard.
Murdock wants to stand but Browne is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Browne is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Murdock is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Browne controlling from the top position.
Murdock controls Browne momentarily but Browne frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murdock throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Browne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murdock.
Browne takes a swing at Murdock's ribcage but misses.
Murdock's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Murdock duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Browne with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murdock counters with a right hand to the body.
Murdock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Browne swings for the body but Murdock moves out of range.
Murdock tries to clinch up but Browne circles away and keeps his distance.
Murdock closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Browne quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murdock is pressing down on Browne's thigh, looking to free his foot. Browne is holding on for now.
Browne is refusing to be controlled, as Murdock sits in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Browne tries to get to full guard but Murdock has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Murdock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simon Browne's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Murdock.
Murdock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Browne as he jumps to the side.
Murdock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Browne fails with a takedown attempt.
Browne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murdock sprawls well. Murdock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Browne gets slowly back to his feet.
Murdock lands a two punch combo.
Browne misses with a wild combination.
Browne drops his hands momentarily and Murdock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock shoots in and gets a takedown into Browne's guard.
Murdock is looking to stand up but Browne won't let him.
Browne uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Murdock dodges the punch combination from Browne.
Murdock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Browne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Browne keeps the fight on the outside.
Browne just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Murdock as Browne shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Browne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murdock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Browne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Browne dives in and grabs Murdock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murdock pushes down on Browne's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock throws a front kick that sends Browne stumbling back into the cage.
Murdock throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Browne is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murdock closes the distance looking for a takedown. Murdock picks Browne up and slams him brutally to the floor. Browne is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Joe Murdock!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Davison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Marston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davison's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Nowhere to run. The key to victory for Joe Davison has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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26
185 lbs
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185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Davison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Marston!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davison uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marston on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Davison! Marston is out on his feet! Davison rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Marston is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Marston is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Davison!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takanori Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timur Orlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Takanori Gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Timur Orlan!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlan lands a front kick.
Gomi tries a head kick but it misses.
Gomi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gomi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Orlan.
Gomi is breathing heavily.
Orlan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orlan, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Orlan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gomi throws a leg kick but Orlan moved away.
A good leg kick by Orlan.
Gomi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Orlan.
A nice inside leg kick there by Orlan. That's going to slow Gomi down.
Orlan lands a leg kick that knocks Gomi off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Orlan circles away.
Orlan thumps Gomi with a low kick.
Gomi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Orlan throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Takanori Gomi has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlan is looking to slow Gomi down with leg kicks.
Orlan connects with a solid leg kick.
Orlan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Orlan lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Gomi crumples to the floor! Orlan milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Timur Orlan!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Davison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose De Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davison comes to the cage accompanied by Cinderella Man - Eminem. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Joshua Davison!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose De Souza!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Davison misses with a wild body shot.
De Souza dodges the punch combination from Davison.
Davison tests De Souza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Davison gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows De Souza to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Davison wants to stand and escape but De Souza is having none of it.
De Souza looking to pass the guard.
De Souza is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
De Souza postures up and lands a big shot to Davison's brow.
Davison is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
De Souza throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davison wants to get back to his feet but De Souza is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
De Souza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davison is looking to stand up but De Souza isn't so interested in that idea.
De Souza lands a couple of digs.
De Souza scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
De Souza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Souza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
De Souza landing some decent shots from guard.
De Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Souza landing with the ground and pound.
Davison is trying to keep De Souza in close.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
De Souza throws a big right hand that misses.
De Souza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Souza lands a couple of digs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Souza lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Souza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
De Souza postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
De Souza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Souza is pushing down on Davison's leg trying to pass to half guard. Davison is fighting to maintain full guard but De Souza has managed to sneak the leg through.
Davison is trying to stand back up but De Souza is controlling him
De Souza is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
De Souza lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Souza passes to side control.
De Souza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Davison has escaped the position, nice work there.
Davison is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
De Souza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Davison knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Davison is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but De Souza has just dragged him back down to the mat.
De Souza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Davison, who protects the arm well.
De Souza lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davison pushes De Souza away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, De Souza gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Davison tries to bench press De Souza off him but De Souza keeps the position.
Davison is pushing De Souza's head away, looking to escape. De Souza manages to hold on to the position though.
De Souza lands a few punches from side control.
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!
De Souza looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Check out the look on De Souza's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
De Souza landing a few strikes.
Davison is trying to buck De Souza off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davison is breathing heavily.
De Souza has hold of Davison's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Davison seems comfortable defending it but De Souza has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Davison is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Davison is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but De Souza couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jose De Souza! Jose De Souza retains his lightweight title!
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