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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Hardcore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Hardcore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Powers!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardcore slaps away a takedown attempt from Powers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hardcore throws a nice looking combination but Powers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hardcore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Powers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardcore circles away quickly and effectively.
Powers avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Hardcore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Powers looking to score a takedown here. Hardcore is defending well but Powers drives through and ends up in Hardcore's guard.
Hardcore keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully.
Hardcore wants to stand up but Powers is controlling him.
Hardcore being controlled here, momentarily.
Powers passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers trying to control from Hardcore's half guard. Hardcore has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hardcore is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Powers is controlling him.
Powers sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hardcore avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Powers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Powers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardcore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardcore working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Powers.
Powers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hardcore can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Powers controls the pace.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardcore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Powers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hardcore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardcore keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully.
Powers is looking to work some ground and pound but Hardcore has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Powers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Powers's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Powers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hardcore working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Powers.
Powers looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Powers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hardcore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardcore being controlled here, momentarily.
Powers throws a strike but Hardcore rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Powers looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hardcore has picked Powers up and slammed him! Powers can't keep hold of the triangle and Hardcore manages to pass to side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardcore tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Powers dominated that round.
That's time! Hardcore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sloppy strikes from Hardcore. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Hardcore.
A combination from Hardcore does no damage.
Hardcore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Powers fails with a takedown attempt.
Powers cracks Hardcore with an open hand slap.
Hardcore misses with the combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Powers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hardcore tries to avoid it but Powers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hardcore to the ground. Hardcore escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hardcore lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Powers circles away quickly and effectively.
A right-left combo lands from Hardcore.
It looks like Frank Powers has been cut.
Hardcore fails to land with a series of punches.
Powers closes the distance and clinches up with Hardcore, looking for a takedown. Powers pushes Hardcore against the cage but Hardcore circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ricky Hardcore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Powers.
Hardcore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hardcore throws a series of punches but Powers avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers shoots in for a takedown but Hardcore shows good takedown defense.
Powers is breathing heavily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hardcore!
Powers shoots in but no luck this time.
Powers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Powers is defended easily by Hardcore.
Powers slips a jab and a cross from Hardcore.
Hardcore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Powers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardcore is not content to let Powers control the position.
Hardcore tries to kick Powers off but Powers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Powers wants to advance to full mount but Hardcore doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardcore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardcore avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hardcore pushes Powers off and gets back to his feet.
Hardcore misses with a few strikes there.
Hardcore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hardcore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Powers. Hardcore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardcore displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Powers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardcore stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hardcore wants it to stay on the feet.
Hardcore throws a series of strikes that have Powers backpedaling.
Hardcore throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hardcore throws a series of punches but Powers avoids them all with ease.
Powers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hardcore pinned against the cage. Hardcore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hardcore lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hardcore.
Hardcore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Hardcore.
Hardcore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Powers shoots for a takedown but Hardcore saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hardcore works over Powers's head and body with a nice combination.
Hardcore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hardcore misses.
Powers changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hardcore looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powers trying to control the position but Hardcore is working away.
Hardcore is letting Powers control him for a moment.
Powers is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hardcore is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardcore is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Powers asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Hardcore dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Powers's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Danga de danga de dang - Hardcore scores with a four punch combination!
Hardcore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hardcore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Powers.
Powers looks for a takedown but Hardcore sprawls well.
Powers scores a takedown into full mount!
Hardcore wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Powers.
Hardcore wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Powers.
Powers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Powers controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers throws some wild stikes that Hardcore manages to avoid easily.
Powers scoring with strikes but Hardcore is staying in there.
Powers looking to ground and pound but Hardcore is blocking nicely.
Powers looking to ground and pound but Hardcore is blocking nicely.
Powers working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Hardcore slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Powers throwing shots but Hardcore is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Powers has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hardcore defend it? Powers steps over the head and cranks it - Hardcore is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Powers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Powers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Davy Arnaud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jompop Kiatphontip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Davy Arnaud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jompop Kiatphontip!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arnaud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kiatphontip is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arnaud sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kiatphontip avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kiatphontip fails to land with a series of punches.
Kiatphontip tries to work over Arnaud's front leg with a kick but Arnaud checks it.
Nice body punch from Arnaud.
Arnaud finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kiatphontip throws the left hand but Arnaud avoids the punch easily.
Kiatphontip avoids the body shot from Arnaud.
Kiatphontip clinches.
Kiatphontip tries to pull guard but Arnaud holds him up against the cage and eventually Kiatphontip drops back down to his feet.
Kiatphontip wants to get back to striking at distance but Arnaud won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnaud misses with a knee to the head.
Kiatphontip tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Arnaud smiles and moves away.
Davy Arnaud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jompop Kiatphontip.
Kiatphontip throws a body punch but Arnaud moves out of range.
Kiatphontip throws a head kick but Arnaud moves out of range.
Kiatphontip fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kiatphontip shoots in but Arnaud avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kiatphontip clinches up with Arnaud and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnaud gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kiatphontip.
Arnaud stalling in the clinch.
Arnaud throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arnaud stalling in the clinch but Kiatphontip improves position.
Kiatphontip jumps into guard, dragging Arnaud to the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Arnaud advances position into side control!
Arnaud is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kiatphontip's shoulder. That is not cool.
Arnaud's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kiatphontip can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnaud stands up.
Arnaud swings for the body but Kiatphontip moves out of range.
A big right from Arnaud misses.
Arnaud gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Arnaud has control of Kiatphontip's left arm, preventing Kiatphontip from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davy Arnaud dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kiatphontip avoids the body shot from Arnaud.
Kiatphontip shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arnaud pinned against the cage. Arnaud gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Arnaud throws a looping overhand right but Kiatphontip ducks down to avoid it.
Kiatphontip gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arnaud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnaud misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Arnaud finds it's target.
Arnaud looks to land a left hand but Kiatphontip moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiatphontip throws a body kick that misses.
Kiatphontip shoots for a double leg takedown but Arnaud sprawls well. He's pushed Kiatphontip's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Davy Arnaud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jompop Kiatphontip.
Arnaud avoids a kick to the body.
Arnaud avoids the head kick by Kiatphontip.
Kiatphontip fails to land the takedown.
Kiatphontip avoids the body shot from Arnaud.
Arnaud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiatphontip moves away.
Kiatphontip gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kiatphontip has had enough of the clinch but Arnaud keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnaud tries to land a knee to the head but Kiatphontip blocks with his arms.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kiatphontip wants to stall.
Kiatphontip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arnaud's elbow.
Kiatphontip has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arnaud is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kiatphontip avoiding damage as Arnaud throws knees to the body.
Arnaud will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kiatphontip up against the cage.
Arnaud seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnaud tries a knee to the head but Kiatphontip blocks it.
Arnaud wants to stall.
Kiatphontip fails to pull guard.
Kiatphontip is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kiatphontip tries to pull guard but Arnaud holds him up against the cage and eventually Kiatphontip drops back down to his feet.
The referee calls for Arnaud to work.
Kiatphontip tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnaud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kiatphontip blocks it with crossed arms.
Arnaud tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arnaud trying to stall but Kiatphontip improves his position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Arnaud obliges.
Arnaud is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Davy Arnaud.
Kiatphontip throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kiatphontip uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arnaud.
Kiatphontip slips a straight right by Arnaud.
Kiatphontip loads up on a big right hand but Arnaud slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davy Arnaud dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kiatphontip rushes Arnaud and presses him up against the cage.
Kiatphontip successfully pulls guard.
Arnaud passes Kiatphontip's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Arnaud looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Arnaud stands up out of the half guard.
Kiatphontip closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Arnaud looking to throw knees to the head but Kiatphontip is blocking nicely.
Arnaud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnaud displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kiatphontip up against the cage.
Arnaud tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kiatphontip avoids it.
Kiatphontip's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jompop Kiatphontip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiatphontip clinches.
Kiatphontip fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kiatphontip can't break the clinch.
Kiatphontip is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Arnaud gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Come on Arnaud - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Davy Arnaud is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiatphontip is trying to force a seperation but Arnaud has the dominant position.
Kiatphontip wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kiatphontip tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Arnaud smiles and moves away.
Davy Arnaud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jompop Kiatphontip.
Kiatphontip misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Arnaud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kiatphontip tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnaud misses the shot to the body.
Kiatphontip swinging wildly here.
Kiatphontip drives through and clinches with Arnaud against the cage.
Kiatphontip escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Arnaud misses the target.
Arnaud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiatphontip moves away.
Kiatphontip drives through and clinches with Arnaud against the cage.
Arnaud avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnaud keeps control of Kiatphontip as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Arnaud.
Kiatphontip tries to pull guard but Arnaud holds him up against the cage and eventually Kiatphontip drops back down to his feet.
Kiatphontip looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kiatphontip as Arnaud tries to tie him up.
Kiatphontip has Arnaud pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Arnaud manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jompop Kiatphontip.
I think Arnaud 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davy Arnaud!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Ketchup (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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135 lbs
6 - 19 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Cullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, John Ketchup!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ketchup shoots for a takedown but Cullen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ketchup rushes Cullen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ketchup jumps guard and drags Cullen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ketchup keeping moving, preventing Cullen from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ketchup working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cullen.
Ketchup keeping moving, preventing Cullen from controlling successfully.
Ketchup looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cullen won't allow Ketchup to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cullen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ketchup will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ketchup looking for a sweep. Not yet Ketchup, not yet.
Cullen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ketchup on the ground.
Ketchup pulls Cullen in close to prevent any damage.
Cullen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cullen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ketchup manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ketchup tries to close the distance and clinch but Cullen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ketchup shoots for a takedown but Cullen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cullen slaps away a takedown attempt from Ketchup, before circling back to the center of the mat.
John Cullen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ketchup.
Cullen gets tackled into the cage by Ketchup. Ketchup maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ketchup blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ketchup breaks from the clinch.
Ketchup throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cullen's waist but Cullen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ketchup off to one side.
Cullen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ketchup moves into the clinch.
Cullen tries to break free but Ketchup pushes him back against the cage.
Cullen wants to break free but Ketchup has control.
Cullen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cullen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ketchup.
Cullen tries to break free but Ketchup pushes him back against the cage.
Cullen is trying to maintain a safe position but Ketchup gets an underhook and turns Cullen into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ketchup can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cullen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ketchup ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ketchup no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cullen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ketchup swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cullen won't allow Ketchup to sweep him here.
Ketchup is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ketchup controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cullen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ketchup swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ketchup bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cullen's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ketchup is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cullen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ketchup's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ketchup content to stall in guard here.
Cullen is looking to sweep but instead, Ketchup has passed into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cullen tries to roll over but Ketchup keeps him under control.
Ketchup winds up and cracks Cullen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ketchup dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ketchup circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ketchup rushes Cullen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ketchup pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ketchup is looking to clinch.
Cullen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ketchup successfully pulls guard.
Ketchup controlling Cullen's posture.
Ketchup keeping full guard, as Cullen tries to pass.
Cullen looking to sit in guard and control but Ketchup gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cullen can't keep his opponent in guard - Ketchup advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ketchup is looking to advance position but Cullen won't allow it.
Ketchup sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ketchup seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ketchup in particular looking to stall.
Cullen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ketchup is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cullen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Ketchup was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cullen doesn't manage to clinch there - Ketchup circles away.
Cullen shoots in for a takedown but Ketchup shows good takedown defense.
Cullen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ketchup swats him away and circles back towards the center.
John Cullen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ketchup has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ketchup landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ketchup jumps guard and drags Cullen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ketchup striking off his back but it's not causing Cullen any problems.
Cullen wants to get up but he can't break Ketchup's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ketchup has control of Cullen's left arm, preventing Cullen from doing any damage.
OK we're going to have a standup here. John Ketchup hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ketchup has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ketchup dives in and scores a takedown into Cullen's guard.
Ketchup pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cullen is keeping the position for now.
Ketchup pushing down on Cullen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ketchup thows a huge punch but Cullen dodges it nicely.
Ketchup throwing shots but Cullen is blocking nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ground and pound from Ketchup.
Ketchup performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ketchup decides to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ketchup showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A cross from Ketchup lands.
Cullen shoots in but Ketchup avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ketchup misses with a head kick.
Ketchup shoots in looking for a takedown but Cullen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ketchup's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cullen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ketchup throws a series of punches but Cullen avoids them all with ease.
Cullen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ketchup was well out of range. Poor timing from Cullen.
Ketchup throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cullen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ketchup is in Cullen's guard.
Ketchup advances to half guard.
Ketchup is trying for a kimura here. Cullen looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ketchup wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Ketchup!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Remy Bonjasky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Ooka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Ooka is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Remy Bonjasky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Ooka!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonjasky is looking to clinch.
Ooka avoids the head kick by Bonjasky.
Bonjasky throws a head kick that misses
and Ooka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Remy Bonjasky has been cut.
Bonjasky takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bonjasky has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ooka swats away the attempt to clinch by Bonjasky.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ooka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ooka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Paul Ooka has been cut.
Bonjasky throws a head kick that misses
and Bonjasky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ooka scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bonjasky is rocked!
Bonjasky lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Oh Bonjasky is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick by Bonjasky misses
and Ooka counters with a crisp right that sends Bonjasky to the canvas! Ooka follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Ooka!
Paul Ooka is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rory Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Hastings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rory Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Hastings!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hastings closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hopkins circles away.
Hopkins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hastings walks into a jab.
Hastings shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hopkins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hastings throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hopkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hastings prevents Hopkins from getting back to his feet.
Hastings is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hastings working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hopkins's head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hastings chips away with some ground and pound.
Hopkins wants to get back to his feet but Hastings is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hastings is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hastings throws a big right hand that misses.
Hastings is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hastings content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins wants to stand and escape but Hastings is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hastings lands a couple of elbows.
Hastings postures up and lands a big shot to Hopkins's brow.
Hastings cracks Hopkins with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hastings prevents Hopkins from getting back to his feet.
Hopkins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hopkins tries to get out of the position.
Hastings is looking to work some ground and pound but Hopkins has wrist control.
Hastings lands a couple of digs.
Hastings connects with a couple of short punches.
Hastings working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hopkins wants to stand up but Hastings is controlling him.
Hastings has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins is breathing heavily.
Hastings landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hastings stands up over Hopkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hastings is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hastings works over Hopkins with some ground and pound from guard.
Hastings cracks Hopkins with a solid left hand.
Hastings cracks Hopkins with a solid left hand.
Hastings keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hopkins's head.
Hopkins is looking to stand up but Hastings isn't so interested in that idea.
Hastings with a nice head shot there.
Hastings landing some decent shots from guard.
Hastings with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hastings connects with a couple of short punches.
Hopkins has momentary wrist control but Hastings slips an elbow through the middle.
Hastings postures up and lands a big shot to Hopkins's brow.
Hastings distracts Hopkins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hastings postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hastings lands a couple of digs.
Hastings working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hopkins's head.
Hopkins is rocked!
Hastings postures up and lands a big shot to Hopkins's brow.
Oh Hopkins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hastings distracts Hopkins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hastings loads up on a big left hand. Hopkins felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Hastings looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Hopkins can't hide his disappointment, as Hastings celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Hastings!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pauly Barone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Smith acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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191 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pauly Barone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Smith!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a jab when Barone was well out of range.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barone defends it nicely.
Robert Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Barone shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith regains half guard.
Barone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Smith is positioning himself well to prevent Barone advancing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to hold on to Barone's head to control him but Barone postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barone seems to be looking for submissions.
Barone throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith is looking to control Barone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barone is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Smith tries to hold on but Barone pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Barone there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smith tries to lock up and control but Barone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith tries to hold on but Barone pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Robert Smith wasn't active enough on the ground.
Barone throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pauly Barone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Smith.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith thuds a left hand into Barone's body.
Barone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Barone does no damage.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barone pinned against the cage. Barone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barone doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Barone moves into the clinch.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Barone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is keeping an eye on Barone - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Barone missing with knees to the body.
Barone lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Robert Smith 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!
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pauly Barone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robert Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barone slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith throws a right and a left that Barone avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barone is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Barone circles away and we're back to standing.
Barone closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Barone looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barone wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barone is working away from the top position though.
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barone pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pauly Barone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barone pulls his head out easily.
Smith wants to improve his position but Barone is controlling well.
Barone stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Smith is staying active underneath Barone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith is trying to control but Barone manages to pass to mount!
Barone takes Smith's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Smith is in trouble.
Smith covering up well under a barage of strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barone gets his hands free as Smith looks to control.
Barone is hanging on to Smith's back as he tries to escape.
Smith just trying to survive but Barone is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Barone is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Smith knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Smith for a finish.
Smith just trying to survive but Barone is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Barone controlling well, preventing Smith from escaping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barone is trying to stick to Smith's back but Smith is turning into Barone. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Barone's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pauly Barone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robert Smith's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Barone misses with a jab to the body
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barone tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barone leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barone rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Barone.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barone smiles and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barone throws an elbow that misses.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Barone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith fails to pull guard.
Pauly Barone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Smith.
Barone lands a nice elbow.
That has opened up Robert Smith's cut even more.
Barone throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barone walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Barone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barone gets a takedown into half guard.
Barone seems to be looking for submissions.
Barone is looking for a kimura here.
Barone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barone wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
Barone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Barone.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Robert Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Barone eventually gives up the hold.
Barone seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barone is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Pauly Barone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barone trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pauly Barone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barone, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pauly Barone!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charles Darwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alves d'Araujo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). d\'Araujo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by DMX - We right here. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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192 lbs
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188 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Darwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Alves d'Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
d'Araujo looks to land a body kick but Darwin moved away.
Darwin 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.
d'Araujo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Darwin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Darwin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
d'Araujo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
d'Araujo walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
d'Araujo pushes Darwin away with a front kick.
d'Araujo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Darwin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Darwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alves d'Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
d'Araujo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
d'Araujo throws a quick inside leg kick.
d'Araujo scores with a head kick. Darwin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Charles Darwin has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
d'Araujo scoring well with a low kick there.
d'Araujo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
d'Araujo throws a head kick that half lands.
d'Araujo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
d'Araujo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
d'Araujo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Darwin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
d'Araujo looks to score with a jab to the body but Darwin is just out of range.
Darwin throws a hook but d'Araujo blocks it.
d'Araujo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
d'Araujo gets caught flat footed, as Darwin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Darwin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
d'Araujo is trying to control the position but Darwin postures up.
Darwin wants to control from the top but d'Araujo keeps moving.
Darwin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
d'Araujo pulls Darwin in close to prevent any damage.
Darwin pushes down on d'Araujo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
d'Araujo trying to hold on to Darwin's head to control him but Darwin postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
d'Araujo gets full guard.
Darwin with a flurry of punches that miss.
d'Araujo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
d'Araujo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Darwin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A good leg kick by d'Araujo.
d'Araujo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Darwin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
d'Araujo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Darwin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darwin goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now d'Araujo is on top in guard.
Darwin keeping moving, preventing d'Araujo from controlling successfully.
Darwin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for d'Araujo!
d'Araujo is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Darwin misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alves d'Araujo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles Darwin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
d'Araujo scores with a kick to the midsection.
d'Araujo lands with a thumping leg kick.
d'Araujo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darwin.
Darwin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
d'Araujo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Darwin fails with the takedown.
d'Araujo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Darwin at a distance.
d'Araujo instigates a clinch.
Darwin managing to block the knees to the body from d'Araujo.
d'Araujo tries to land a knee to the head but Darwin blocks with his arms.
d'Araujo lands a good knee to the midsection. Darwin won't want to take too many of those.
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!
Darwin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Darwin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but d'Araujo regains guard immediately.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darwin wants to pass the guard but d'Araujo is keeping the position.
d'Araujo is trying to control the position but Darwin postures up.
d'Araujo keeping moving, preventing Darwin from controlling successfully.
Darwin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Darwin wants to get up but he can't break d'Araujo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Darwin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. d'Araujo is keeping the position for now.
Darwin trying to control but d'Araujo is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
d'Araujo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Darwin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
d'Araujo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Darwin's sensitive parts.
d'Araujo wants to clinch up but Darwin keeps it at a distance.
Darwin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
d'Araujo connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darwin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by d'Araujo. d'Araujo obviously looking to wear him down.
d'Araujo thumps Darwin with a low kick.
Darwin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from d'Araujo. Darwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
d'Araujo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Darwin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
d'Araujo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Darwin drops down looking for an ankle pick but d'Araujo pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Darwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darwin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by d'Araujo.
Darwin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for d'Araujo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
d'Araujo throws a nice outside leg kick.
d'Araujo scores with a push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
d'Araujo throws a nice inside leg kick.
d'Araujo tries to clinch up but Darwin circles away and keeps his distance.
d'Araujo lands with a kick to the temple. Darwin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
d'Araujo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Darwin.
Alves d'Araujo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
d'Araujo lands a front kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by d'Araujo. That's going to slow Darwin down.
d'Araujo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Darwin swats away the attempt to clinch by d'Araujo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Darwin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but d'Araujo is out of range.
d'Araujo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Darwin will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alves d'Araujo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Charles Darwin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
d'Araujo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
d'Araujo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
d'Araujo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Darwin.
d'Araujo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
d'Araujo pushes Darwin up against the cage in a clinch.
d'Araujo connects with a knee to the head.
d'Araujo looking to throw knees to the head but Darwin is blocking nicely.
d'Araujo trying to land knees to the body.
d'Araujo missing with knees to the body.
d'Araujo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Darwin.
d'Araujo prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
d'Araujo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
d'Araujo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Darwin avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
d'Araujo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Darwin is trying to break the clinch but d'Araujo is controlling him.
d'Araujo lands a good knee to the midsection. Darwin won't want to take too many of those.
Darwin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but d'Araujo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
d'Araujo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
d'Araujo stalling in the clinch but Darwin improves position.
d'Araujo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
d'Araujo scores with a knee to the head.
Darwin managing to block the knees to the body from d'Araujo.
d'Araujo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Darwin tries to score a body lock takedown but d'Araujo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Darwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
d'Araujo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
d'Araujo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
d'Araujo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darwin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
d'Araujo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by d'Araujo.
d'Araujo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Darwin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
d'Araujo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
d'Araujo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Darwin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
d'Araujo throws a quick inside leg kick.
d'Araujo scores with a spinning back kick!
Alves d'Araujo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
d'Araujo tries to clinch up.
d'Araujo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
d'Araujo wants to clinch but Darwin slips to the side
and Darwin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Darwin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
d'Araujo is pulling down on Darwin's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
d'Araujo is trying to control the position but Darwin postures up.
d'Araujo working a defensive guard but Darwin passes into half guard.
d'Araujo is in trouble now - Darwin has advanced to mount!
Darwin swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and d'Araujo is now in Darwin's guard. A big mistake from Darwin there, giving up the dominant position!
d'Araujo is pushing down on Darwin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Darwin is fighting to maintain full guard but d'Araujo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Darwin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
d'Araujo is looking for a kimura but Darwin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for d'Araujo to get the leverage.
Alves d'Araujo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
d'Araujo is working for a kimura but Darwin is defending it quite comfortably.
d'Araujo wants to take a breather but Darwin is having none of it.
Charles Darwin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Darwin is looking to control d'Araujo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Darwin avoid being mounted?
Darwin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of d'Araujo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take d'Araujo's back!
Charles Darwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darwin working for the choke.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
d'Araujo is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Darwin gets his way!
And that's the end of the fight!
Alves d'Araujo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got d'Araujo 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alves d'Araujo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Cutting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caleb Esch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill Cutting has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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203 lbs
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212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bill Cutting!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Caleb Esch!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esch lands a lovely overhand right.
Esch displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cutting closes this distance looking for a takedown but Esch circles away.
Cutting shoots for a takedown but Esch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cutting.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Cutting. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Cutting with that takedown attempt.
Cutting misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Esch.
Cutting shoots for a double leg takedown but Esch sprawls well. He's pushed Cutting's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Esch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Esch lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Esch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cutting misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cutting is breathing heavily.
Esch tries to sprawl but Cutting drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Esch wants to get back to full guard.
Esch 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.
Esch wants to control but Cutting is keeping busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Esch can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cutting not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutting prevents Esch from improving his position.
Cutting is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Esch is looking to escape.
Cutting is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cutting is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cutting throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esch trying to control here.
Esch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cutting. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cutting controlling the action here.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Esch has eaten all the pies!
Esch tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Cutting manages to move to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutting jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Esch manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cutting landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cutting working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cutting advances to mount.
Cutting punching from mount but Esch doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cutting trying to control but Esch is having none of it.
Cutting unloading with bombs!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cutting working for a submission but Esch is keeping him at bay.
Cutting is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Esch can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cutting throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Esch has his hands clasped together but Cutting breaks the hold and Esch is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Cutting!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bill Cutting!
Bill Cutting is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Pudsz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Esch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon Esch will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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25
265 lbs
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266 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mariusz Pudsz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Esch!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pudsz tries to clinch but Esch is having none of it.
Brandon Esch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esch misses with a takedown attempt - Pudsz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Esch fails with the takedown.
Esch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pudsz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Esch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Esch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pudsz as he avoids it easily.
Mariusz Pudsz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Esch.
Esch fails with a takedown attempt.
Esch moves into range and clinches up with Pudsz.
Esch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Esch tries to land knees in the clinch but Pudsz avoids the damage to the body.
Esch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Esch as Pudsz tries to tie him up.
Pudsz blocks an uppercut.
Esch misses with the head strike.
Pudsz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Esch's efforts to push away.
Esch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pudsz wants the takedown. Esch is fighting it off but Pudsz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Esch's guard against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudsz thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Esch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pudsz lands a couple of digs.
Pudsz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pudsz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pudsz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Esch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pudsz works over Esch with some ground and pound from guard.
It looks like Brandon Esch has been cut.
Esch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pudsz is one step ahead there.
Pudsz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pudsz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pudsz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pudsz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Esch is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pudsz connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pudsz scoring with punches and elbows.
That has opened up Brandon Esch's cut even more.
Esch is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Brandon Esch's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brandon Esch's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mariusz Pudsz!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between That Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rivilinho Rivaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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135 lbs
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140 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, That Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rivilinho Rivaldo!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy avoids the body shot from Rivaldo.
Guy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rivilinho Rivaldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rivaldo defends it nicely.
Guy shoots in and drives through. Rivaldo sprawls well.
Rivaldo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guy manages to avoid it.
Guy tries to clinch but Rivaldo moves out of range.
Guy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rivaldo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for That Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivaldo lands a really nice looking cross but Guy seems unphased.
Good shot there by Rivaldo.
Guy walks into a straight right hand from Rivaldo.
Guy is rocked!
Rivaldo knocks out Guy with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Rivaldo before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Rivaldo picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rivilinho Rivaldo!
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