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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael MacRoberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerrit Kamin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacRoberts comes to the ring accompanied by Mama Said Knock You Out by LL Cool J. Kamin has chosen rollin as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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154 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael MacRoberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerrit Kamin!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamin misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Kamin misses.
Kamin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kamin wants it to stay on the feet.
MacRoberts feints and as Kamin raises his hands in defense, MacRoberts changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kamin kicks MacRoberts off and gets to his feet.
MacRoberts scores with a hook.
Kamin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacRoberts closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
MacRoberts wants a takedown but no success here.
MacRoberts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacRoberts shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kamin as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael MacRoberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacRoberts throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacRoberts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacRoberts rushes Kamin and presses him up against the ropes.
Kamin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but MacRoberts has him pressed against the ropes.
Kamin manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamin scores with a three punch combo!
MacRoberts misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kamin stalks MacRoberts and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into MacRoberts's face. MacRoberts staggers backwards, shaken.
Kamin throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling MacRoberts to counter with a crisp jab.
MacRoberts lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Kamin falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael MacRoberts!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Monson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thijs Koeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Monson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Thijs Koeman!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koeman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koeman is looking to clinch but Monson is avoiding it.
Monson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koeman lands a jab.
Monson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Koeman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koeman misses with a double jab.
Monson throws a front kick aimed at Koeman's knee but Koeman avoids it well.
Monson throws a right hand that Koeman ducks under and follows up with a left that Koeman also avoids with ease.
Koeman shoots for a double leg takedown but Monson sprawls well. He's pushed Koeman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Koeman moves in looking to clinch but Monson pushes him off.
Monson misses with a few strikes there.
Koeman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monson misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koeman throws a nice looking combination but Monson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Monson clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koeman.
Monson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Monson lands an elbow that stopped Koeman in his tracks for a moment.
Monson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Monson lands an elbow inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Koeman managing to block the knees to the body from Monson.
Monson misses with a knee to the head.
Koeman working hard to break the clinch.
Monson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Koeman dodges an elbow strike from Monson.
Monson lands an elbow inside that Koeman shrugs off.
Koeman blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koeman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Koeman wants to get back to striking at distance but Monson won't allow it.
Monson breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Monson.
Koeman shoots for a double leg takedown but Monson sprawls well. He's pushed Koeman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Koeman scores with the left hand. Monson knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koeman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Monson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Koeman somewhat.
Dan Monson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thijs Koeman.
Koeman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Monson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Koeman tries to clinch up but Monson circles away and keeps his distance.
Koeman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Monson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Koeman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monson tries to clinch there but Koeman circles away.
Koeman jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Koeman doesn't manage to clinch there - Monson circles away.
Koeman drops Monson with a right and a left! Koeman comes rushing in but Monson regains his composure and manages to keep Koeman in guard.
Monson is rocked!
It looks like Dan Monson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koeman arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Monson's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thijs Koeman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Mantle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Grzesiuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig Mantle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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, Craig Mantle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrzej Grzesiuk!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mantle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grzesiuk fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mantle sprawls well initially but Grzesiuk persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mantle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grzesiuk is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mantle is looking to escape.
Grzesiuk thows a huge punch but Mantle dodges it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grzesiuk is looking for a kimura but Mantle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grzesiuk to get the leverage.
Grzesiuk misses with a head shot. Mantle uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mantle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantle keeping moving, preventing Grzesiuk from controlling successfully.
Grzesiuk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mantle is looking to stand up but Grzesiuk isn't so interested in that idea.
Grzesiuk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grzesiuk trying to control but Mantle is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mantle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grzesiuk is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grzesiuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Mantle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andrzej Grzesiuk was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mantle gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Grzesiuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Mantle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mantle wants to stand but Grzesiuk is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grzesiuk.
Grzesiuk throwing strikes from guard but Mantle blocks nicely.
Grzesiuk is looking to work some ground and pound but Mantle has wrist control.
Mantle wants to get back to his feet but Grzesiuk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Grzesiuk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grzesiuk stands and steps away. Mantle gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mantle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mantle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mantle is breathing heavily.
Grzesiuk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grzesiuk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mantle sprawls well. Mantle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grzesiuk gets slowly back to his feet.
Mantle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grzesiuk as he jumps to the side.
Grzesiuk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mantle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grzesiuk clinches up against the ropes.
Grzesiuk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mantle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mantle is trying to drag Grzesiuk to the mat but Grzesiuk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Grzesiuk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grzesiuk shoots in and bounces Mantle off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Mantle has a closed guard, preventing Grzesiuk from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Grzesiuk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mantle misses with a hook to the body
and Grzesiuk counters with a series of strikes. Mantle will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mantle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Grzesiuk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grzesiuk is looking to clinch but Mantle is avoiding it.
Mantle throws an overhand right that lands on Grzesiuk's shoulder, as Grzesiuk tries to avoid the shot.
Mantle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mantle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mantle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grzesiuk is defended easily by Mantle.
Mantle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mantle looks to throw a body kick
and Grzesiuk counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mantle!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grzesiuk throwing strikes here but Mantle is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mantle really wants to buck Grzesiuk off and get back to his feet.
Grzesiuk lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantle is trying to stand up.
Mantle takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Grzesiuk scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Grzesiuk lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Grzesiuk pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Andrzej Grzesiuk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grzesiuk with shots to the head and body - Mantle looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grzesiuk lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Grzesiuk swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mantle is now in Grzesiuk's guard. A big mistake from Grzesiuk there, giving up the dominant position!
Grzesiuk has control of Mantle's left arm, preventing Mantle from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grzesiuk looking to control.
Grzesiuk is looking for a triangle but Mantle pushes his legs off easily.
Mantle stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mantle wants to clinch up but Grzesiuk keeps it at a distance.
Grzesiuk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mantle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grzesiuk somewhat.
Mantle is looking to clinch.
Mantle swats away the attempt to clinch by Grzesiuk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mantle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grzesiuk.
Grzesiuk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mantle tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Grzesiuk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grzesiuk misses with the combination.
Mantle with a jab.
Mantle throws a head kick but Grzesiuk moves out of range.
Grzesiuk staying out of range there.
Grzesiuk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mantle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Craig Mantle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Grzesiuk.
A punch combination from Mantle misses.
Mantle gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Grzesiuk to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mantle is looking to stand up but Grzesiuk isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grzesiuk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Grzesiuk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grzesiuk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mantle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grzesiuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Mantle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Grzesiuk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Grzesiuk looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mantle manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Grzesiuk tries to clinch up.
Grzesiuk swats away the attempt to clinch by Mantle.
Mantle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mantle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grzesiuk is fending him off so far but Mantle persists. Nope, Grzesiuk circles away and we're back to standing.
Mantle fails to land with a series of punches.
Mantle moves to clinch but Grzesiuk breaks away
and Grzesiuk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grzesiuk clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grzesiuk wants the takedown. Mantle is fighting it off but Grzesiuk persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mantle's guard against the ropes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grzesiuk is looking to work some ground and pound but Mantle has wrist control.
Grzesiuk trying to control but Mantle is working from the bottom.
Mantle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grzesiuk is looking to work some ground and pound but Mantle has wrist control.
Grzesiuk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grzesiuk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grzesiuk is working Mantle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Craig Mantle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grzesiuk won't allow Mantle to get back to his feet.
Grzesiuk with a nice head shot there.
Grzesiuk throwing strikes from guard but Mantle blocks nicely.
Grzesiuk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grzesiuk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grzesiuk not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Grzesiuk 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.
Grzesiuk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grzesiuk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grzesiuk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grzesiuk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mantle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grzesiuk with a nice head shot there.
Grzesiuk wants to control from the top but Mantle keeps moving.
Grzesiuk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mantle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grzesiuk is aware though and is defending well.
Mantle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mantle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grzesiuk drops back looking for a leg! Mantle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mantle manages to kick Grzesiuk off! Grzesiuk jumps back into Mantle's guard.
Andrzej Grzesiuk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mantle tries to strike from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grzesiuk landing with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrzej Grzesiuk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grzesiuk winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Andrzej Grzesiuk!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Andrzej Grzesiuk!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Andrzej Grzesiuk!
Andrzej Grzesiuk wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Costanza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Costanza comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jacco- När mörkret faller kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Tom Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, George Costanza!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Costanza.
Costanza closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jones wants to sweep here but Costanza controlling him for the moment.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Costanza advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones wants to control but Costanza is keeping busy.
Jones wants to improve his position but Costanza is controlling well.
Costanza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Jones wants to control but Costanza is keeping busy.
Costanza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones wants to improve his position but Costanza is controlling well.
Costanza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costanza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Costanza is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Costanza to get the leverage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Costanza lands a nice short elbow.
Costanza should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Costanza is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Costanza in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Jones tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Costanza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). George Costanza!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Matice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johannes Liechtenauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matice comes to the ring accompanied by It's a Fight. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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140 lbs
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gregory Matice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Johannes Liechtenauer!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matice throws a lazy right hand but Liechtenauer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Liechtenauer shoots in for a takedown but Matice shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Matice scores with a decent looking hook.
A big right from Matice misses.
Nice jab there from Matice.
Matice throws a lazy uppercut
letting Liechtenauer counter with a right hand.
Johannes Liechtenauer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liechtenauer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matice closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Matice trying to control the pace.
Liechtenauer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Liechtenauer is looking for a sweep. Matice is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Liechtenauer is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Matice is tapping! Great win for Liechtenauer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Johannes Liechtenauer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cody Pedro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goran Spaten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spaten has chosen Check Yo' Self before you Wreck Yo' Self by Ice Cube as his entrance music. Cody Pedro has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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26
180 lbs
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168 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cody Pedro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Goran Spaten!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pedro. Spaten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pedro lands with a cross.
Pedro throws an off balance right hand
and Spaten counters with a single leg into guard. Pedro didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pedro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spaten is controlling him.
Spaten pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pedro is keeping the position for now.
Spaten thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Spaten postures up in Pedro's guard and throws a big left but Pedro blocks it.
Spaten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spaten stops Pedro from standing up.
Pedro can't keep his opponent in guard - Spaten advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Spaten is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pedro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Spaten has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spaten throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Spaten trying to control the action but Pedro is working from the bottom.
Spaten is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pedro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Spaten is looking to take a break and control but Pedro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pedro wants to get back to his feet.
Pedro is defending against the submission attempts here by Spaten.
Spaten is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spaten not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pedro wants to get back to his feet.
Pedro trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Spaten is trying to work for a kimura but Pedro is defending well.
Spaten wants to work for an arm triangle but Pedro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spaten prevents Pedro from standing back up.
Pedro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spaten.
Pedro wants to get back to his feet.
Pedro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spaten on the ground.
Spaten is looking for a kimura but Pedro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spaten to get the leverage.
Pedro is not content to let Spaten control the position.
Pedro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pedro tries to get out of the position.
Spaten is working for a kimura but Pedro is defending it quite comfortably.
Pedro is looking to get back to is feet but Spaten passes into side control.
Spaten decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pedro to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spaten.
Spaten walks into a stiff left hand from Pedro.
Spaten wants to clinch
enabling Pedro to counter with a crisp jab.
Pedro lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pedro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good standup being displayed there by Pedro as he connects with a hook.
Spaten has Pedro up against the ropes in a clinch.
Spaten jumps into guard, dragging Pedro to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goran Spaten dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Spaten tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pedro swivels and escapes.
Spaten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pedro.
Spaten doesn't manage to clinch there - Pedro circles away.
Spaten shoots for a takedown but Pedro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pedro lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circling - Pedro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spaten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spaten is defended easily by Pedro.
Cody Pedro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goran Spaten.
Spaten takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedro tests Spaten's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spaten takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pedro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spaten tries to clinch up.
Pedro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Spaten tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pedro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pedro misses with a left hand
and Spaten counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pedro wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Spaten manages to pass to side control.
Spaten is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pedro sees it coming and defends easily.
Spaten missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Spaten is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pedro sees it coming and defends easily.
Pedro looks like he's trying to stand up.
Spaten wants to free his trapped foot but Pedro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pedro is looking to escape.
Spaten seems to be working for a kimura but Pedro defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spaten prevents Pedro from standing back up.
Spaten is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Spaten wants to control but Pedro is keeping him busy.
Spaten wants to work for an arm triangle but Pedro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Spaten decides to return to a standing position.
Pedro scores with a decent looking hook.
Spaten fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Spaten is looking to clinch but Pedro is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Pedro.
Pedro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spaten moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pedro throws a lazy right hand but Spaten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pedro looks to land a right hand but Spaten moved out of range.
Pedro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pedro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spatens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pedro misses with a wild body shot.
Pedro throws a looping overhand right but Spaten ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Pedro dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Spaten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pedro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spaten.
Pedro's corner calls for a 1-2. Pedro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pedro throws the left hand but Spaten avoids the punch easily.
Pedro throws out a loose jab but Spaten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spaten fails to land the takedown.
Spaten fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cody Pedro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goran Spaten.
Pedro with a jab.
Pedro is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spaten shoots in for a takedown but Pedro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spaten fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Spaten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pedro stuffs the takedown attempt from Spaten. Spaten gets slowly back to his feet.
Pedro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spaten ducks under a wild hook from Pedro.
Spaten gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pedro.
Pedro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Spaten fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spaten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pedro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from Pedro misses.
Pedro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pedro looks to throw the jab but Spaten is out of range.
Goran Spaten is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spaten ducks under a wild hook from Pedro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pedro sizes up Spaten with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pedro swings for the body but Spaten moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spaten slips a jab from Pedro.
Nice jab there from Pedro.
Pedro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pedro throws a big shot that misses.
Pedro throws a hook to the side of Spaten's head but Spaten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spaten shoots in for a takedown but Pedro shows good takedown defense.
Cody Pedro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spaten blocks a jab.
Spaten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pedro.
Spaten takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spaten.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spaten fails with a takedown attempt.
Pedro throws out a loose jab but Spaten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spaten dives in and grabs Pedro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pedro pushes down on Spaten's head and hops out.
Cody Pedro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pedro looks to throw the jab but Spaten is out of range.
Pedro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pedro throws a looping overhand right but Spaten ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Pedro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pedro 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for Cody Pedro!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Cody Pedro!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Cody Pedro!
Cody Pedro wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andi Ackles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cain Smith will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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19
263 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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19
240 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Brawler
Determined |
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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, Andi Ackles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cain Smith!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ackles but Ackles pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith shoots in but Ackles avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ackles drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Andi Ackles has been cut.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ackles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Andi Ackles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Smith.
Smith 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smith trying to control but Ackles is working from the bottom.
Ackles manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ackles to the ground. Smith is now in Ackles's guard.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Ackles keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ackles trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Ackles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Ackles blocks nicely.
Smith stands and steps away. Ackles gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ackles shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Smith shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ackles manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith postures up in Ackles's guard and throws a big left but Ackles blocks it.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Ackles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ackles wants to improve his position but instead Smith has moved into half guard.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Ackles is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Ackles is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smith wants to stand up but Ackles has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Ackles controlling the position well.
Smith wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Ackles uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith pushes down on Ackles's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith wants to stand but Ackles has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andi Ackles's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ackles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ackles gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ackles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ackles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Ackles blocks nicely.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Ackles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ackles keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith wants to stand but Ackles has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ackles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith trying to control but Ackles is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ackles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ackles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cain Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith throws and elbow that misses. Ackles uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Ackles!
Smith 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.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ackles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ackles's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ackles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ackles keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Ackles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith trying to control the position.
Ackles is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ackles throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ackles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ackles manages to get himself to full guard.
Ackles has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to stand up but Ackles won't let him.
Ackles working a defensive guard but Smith manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ackles bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
A bone on bone clash there as Ackles blocks the leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ackles to the ground. Smith is now in Ackles's guard.
Ackles has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andi Ackles's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ackles tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ackles's guard now.
Smith wanted to stand there but Ackles had control of the position.
Smith stands and throws Ackles's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ackles keeps working.
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ackles kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Smith misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a decent elbow from side control.
Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ackles, who protects the arm well.
Ackles is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith stands up and beckons Ackles to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ackles shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ackles swivels and escapes.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith pulls Ackles into guard.
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!
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ackles manages to get himself to full guard.
Ackles has his feet on Smith's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Andi Ackles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Ackles. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Andi Ackles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Smith.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ackles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice sprawl there from Ackles as Smith shoots in.
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ackles's guard.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Ackles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ackles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ackles will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ackles is proving hard to escape from.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ackles keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cain Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Cain Smith!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Cain Smith!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Cain Smith!
Cain Smith wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Red DragonBro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sherlok Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holmes has chosen Led Zeppelin - Since I've Been Loving You as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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25
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Powerful |
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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, Red DragonBro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sherlok Holmes!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DragonBro misses with a kick to the body.
DragonBro lands a front kick.
DragonBro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DragonBro throws a head kick but Holmes moves out of range.
DragonBro throws a head kick that half lands.
DragonBro looks to land a body kick but Holmes moved away.
DragonBro throws a head kick but Holmes moves out of range.
Holmes cracks DragonBro with an open hand slap.
A head kick by DragonBro misses
and Holmes counters with a series of strikes that sends DragonBro to the canvas! Holmes follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
DragonBro can't keep his opponent in guard - Holmes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Holmes moves into full mount! DragonBro won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Holmes has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sherlok Holmes was stalling too much, according to the referee.
DragonBro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DragonBro moves out of range of the strikes.
DragonBro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
DragonBro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holmes.
DragonBro defending well as Holmes loads up on a big left hand.
DragonBro throws a sloppy head kick
and Holmes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
DragonBro unloads a knee to the mid-section.
DragonBro tries to circle away but Holmes has him pinned against the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DragonBro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
DragonBro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sherlok Holmes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
DragonBro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holmes swings for the body but DragonBro moves out of range.
DragonBro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holmes throws an overhand right that lands on DragonBro's shoulder, as DragonBro tries to avoid the shot.
Holmes blocks a head kick by DragonBro.
Holmes has closed the distance and engaged DragonBro in a clinch.
DragonBro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on DragonBro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Holmes has DragonBro pushed against the ropes.
DragonBro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holmes's efforts to push away.
Holmes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DragonBro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Holmes slows down the pace here.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Holmes. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Holmes continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
DragonBro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holmes's efforts to push away.
DragonBro is trying to break the clinch but Holmes is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
DragonBro is trying to force a seperation but Holmes has the dominant position.
DragonBro trying to stall but Holmes improves his position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
DragonBro wants to break the clinch but can't.
DragonBro is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
DragonBro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes controlling the action here for a moment.
DragonBro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DragonBro slips a straight right by Holmes.
Holmes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holmes blocks a head kick by DragonBro.
Holmes throws a body punch but DragonBro moves out of range.
Holmes misses with a straight right.
Holmes tries to clinch up but DragonBro circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes blocks a head kick by DragonBro.
DragonBro lands a high kick!
DragonBro tries a head kick but it misses.
Holmes looks to throw the jab but DragonBro is out of range.
Nice body kick from DragonBro.
DragonBro ducks under a wild hook from Holmes.
Holmes lands a nice shot that snaps DragonBro's head back.
DragonBro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DragonBro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from DragonBro.
DragonBro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DragonBro pushes Holmes away with a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DragonBro throws a head kick but Holmes moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Red DragonBro will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
DragonBro throws a lazy head kick
letting Holmes counter with a right hand.
Holmes misses with a wild body shot.
Sherlok Holmes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DragonBro misses with a body kick.
DragonBro throws a head kick that misses.
DragonBro lunges at Holmes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Holmes's hand.
A head kick from DragonBro lands but Holmes takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Holmes misses its intended target.
DragonBro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holmes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DragonBro.
Holmes avoids the head kick by DragonBro.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holmes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
DragonBro throws a hook to the side of Holmes's head but Holmes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DragonBro throws a push kick but Holmes slaps the foot to one side.
Holmes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DragonBro circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes throws a body punch but DragonBro moves out of range.
Holmes misses with a body shot.
Holmes avoids the head kick by DragonBro.
DragonBro misses with a head kick.
DragonBro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
DragonBro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
DragonBro misses with a head kick.
DragonBro dodges the punch combination from Holmes.
DragonBro misses with a head kick.
DragonBro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holmes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes scores with a body shot.
Holmes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from DragonBro.
DragonBro throws a head kick but Holmes moves out of range.
DragonBro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from DragonBro there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Red DragonBro has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes scores with a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from DragonBro.
Holmes misses with a body shot.
DragonBro throws a sloppy head kick and Holmes moves out of range easily.
Holmes looks to land a right hand but DragonBro moved out of range.
Holmes digs a good body shot into DragonBro's ribs.
Holmes thows a body shot but no joy.
Holmes throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DragonBro slips a jab from Holmes.
Holmes missing with a left hand there. DragonBro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DragonBro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Holmes looks to land a right hand but DragonBro moved out of range.
Holmes scores with a decent looking hook.
DragonBro staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from DragonBro.
Holmes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. DragonBro did well to prevent Holmes getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
DragonBro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Holmes on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sherlok Holmes wasn't active enough on the ground.
Holmes looks to land a right hand but DragonBro moved out of range.
DragonBro misses with a kick to the body.
Holmes looks to land a combination but DragonBro avoids it well.
DragonBro throws a head kick but Holmes moves out of range.
DragonBro throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Holmes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DragonBro slips under a jab from Holmes.
A head kick misses from DragonBro.
Red DragonBro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holmes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sherlok Holmes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Holmes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Sherlok Holmes!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Sherlok Holmes!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Sherlok Holmes!
Sherlok Holmes wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juho Pennanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fray Bentos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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199 lbs
22 - 8 - 0 |
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195 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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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
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Juho Pennanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fray Bentos!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pennanen shoots in and drives through. Bentos sprawls well.
Bentos forces Pennanen back against the ropes and clinches.
Bentos slows down the pace here.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Pennanen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bentos just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Bentos prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juho Pennanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pennanen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bentos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bentos scores with a jab. Pennanen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bentos clinches up with Pennanen and pushes him back against the ropes.
Pennanen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bentos just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Bentos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bentos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pennanen backwards.
Nice body punch from Bentos - that landed with a thud.
Bentos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Bentos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Bentos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bentos swings for the body but Pennanen moves out of range.
Bentos misses with an uppercut. Pennanen saw that one coming.
Nice sprawl there from Bentos as Pennanen shoots in.
Fray Bentos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pennanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bentos.
Bentos misses with a combination
and Pennanen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bentos's guard.
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!
Pennanen stays in close to Bentos's body and controls the position.
Bentos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bentos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pennanen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pennanen is pushing down on Bentos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bentos is fighting to maintain full guard but Pennanen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pennanen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pennanen is keen to just control but Bentos is a slippery customer.
Pennanen is really struggling to control Bentos but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bentos is positioning himself well to prevent Pennanen advancing to mount.
Pennanen is looking for a kimura here.
Pennanen trying to control from half guard but Bentos is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fray Bentos will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bentos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pennanen manages to avoid it.
Bentos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bentos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bentos stuffs the takedown.
Bentos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Horrible takedown by Pennanen or perhaps it was just good defense by Bentos which made him look bad.
Bentos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pennanen fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juho Pennanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pennanen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bentos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bentos misses with a wild body shot.
Bentos misses the jab.
Bentos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pennanen is out of range.
Pennanen tries to clinch up
and Bentos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bentos lands a body shot.
Horrible takedown by Pennanen or perhaps it was just good defense by Bentos which made him look bad.
Bentos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pennanen, pushing him back against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pennanen takes a shot to the head.
Bentos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pennanen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bentos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bentos avoiding damage.
Bentos lands a left hand.
Bentos lands a right hand.
Bentos tries to work over Pennanen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pennanen takes an elbow to the temple.
Bentos tries to throw a body punch but Pennanen avoids it by throwing Bentos back against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bentos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pennanen.
Pennanen can't break the clinch.
Bentos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bentos slowing the pace effectively.
Pennanen misses with some punches.
Come on Bentos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bentos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Bentos lands a hook that snaps the head of Pennanen backwards.
Bentos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pennanen backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pennanen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bentos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pennanen is working for takedown but Bentos is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bentos content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pennanen takes an elbow to the temple.
Bentos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bentos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bentos is working Pennanen over against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bentos tries to work over Pennanen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pennanen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bentos walks away with a smile on his face. Pennanen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fray Bentos 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!
Bentos misses with an uppercut. Pennanen saw that one coming.
Pennanen fails with the takedown.
Bentos swings widly with a right hand
and Pennanen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bentos wants to get back to full guard.
Bentos is staying active underneath Pennanen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pennanen trying to pass the guard but Bentos defending well.
Pennanen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Juho Pennanen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pennanen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bentos misses with a low kick.
Pennanen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bentos but Bentos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bentos digs a good hook to Pennanen's body.
Bentos takes a swing at Pennanen's ribcage but misses.
Bentos throws a leg kick
so Pennanen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pennanen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bentos is retaining full guard.
Pennanen trying to control but Bentos is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bentos keeping full guard, as Pennanen tries to pass.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bentos keeping moving, preventing Pennanen from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Juho Pennanen just wasn't active enough.
Pennanen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bentos tries to avoid it but Pennanen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bentos to the ground. Bentos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juho Pennanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bentos misses with a lunging right hand
so Pennanen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bentos looking to control but Pennanen passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pennanen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bentos trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pennanen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bentos sees it coming and defends easily.
Pennanen wants to take a breather but Bentos is having none of it.
Bentos tries to roll over but Pennanen keeps him under control.
Pennanen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bentos has managed to free his arm - good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pennanen is looking to take a break and control but Bentos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juho Pennanen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bentos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Fray Bentos!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Fray Bentos!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Fray Bentos!
Fray Bentos wins by unanimous decision!
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