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AFC 11: Morales vs Pierce PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Domingues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamusi Skunderi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Domingues has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Domingues! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shamusi Skunderi! The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Excellent takedown into side control there by Skunderi. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Domingues tries to improve position but can't. Skunderi wants to take a breather but Domingues manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Skunderi. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Skunderi wants to stand but Domingues is controlling his posture from full guard. Domingues tries to land a sweep but no joy. Skunderi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Domingues is keeping the position for now. Domingues working for a triangle but Skunderi defends it easily.
Domingues looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round. Domingues is trying to control the position but Skunderi postures up. Skunderi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Skunderi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Domingues. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Skunderi trying to control but Domingues is working from the bottom. Skunderi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Skunderi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Domingues is trying to control the position but Skunderi postures up. Domingues keeping moving, preventing Skunderi from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Shamusi Skunderi was stalling too much, according to the referee. Skunderi gets caught flat footed, as Domingues shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Domingues wants to pass the guard but Skunderi is keeping the position. Domingues prevents Skunderi from getting back to his feet. Domingues thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Domingues drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Domingues jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Domingues wants to control from the top but Skunderi keeps moving. Skunderi controls Domingues momentarily but Domingues frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Domingues wants to pass the guard but Skunderi is keeping the position. Domingues wants to control from the top but Skunderi keeps moving. Domingues trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jose Domingues. Skunderi throws a body kick that misses. The fight moves into the clinch position. Skunderi decides to pull guard. Domingues decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Skunderi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Domingues tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Skunderi is in Domingues's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Domingues pushes Skunderi off and gets back to his feet.
Skunderi takes a swing at Domingues's ribcage but misses. Skunderi moves into the clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Skunderi manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Domingues is looking to advance position but Skunderi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Domingues tries to hold on but Skunderi pushes him away. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Skunderi stands up from mount. Strange move. Shamusi Skunderi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Skunderi tried to score with a low kick but Domingues checks it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shamusi Skunderi will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Skunderi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Domingues checks it well. Skunderi 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. Domingues is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Skunderi is aware though and is defending well. Skunderi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Domingues's guard. Skunderi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Skunderi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Shamusi Skunderi has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Skunderi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Domingues is trying to defend but Skunderi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round. Domingues trying to control but Skunderi postures up.
Skunderi prevents Domingues from improving his position. Skunderi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Domingues wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Domingues tries to kick Skunderi off but Skunderi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Domingues looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Domingues is looking for a sweep. Skunderi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Domingues is not content to let Skunderi control the position. Domingues is looking for a sweep. Skunderi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Domingues slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Domingues bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Skunderi's guard. Skunderi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Domingues trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Domingues slips nicely into half guard. Skunderi won't allow Domingues to pass to mount. Skunderi trying to hold on to Domingues's head to control him but Domingues postures up.
Domingues is working for a kimura but Skunderi is defending it quite comfortably.
Domingues is looking for a kimura but Skunderi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Domingues to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Domingues is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Skunderi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Domingues. Skunderi wants to get back to full guard. Jose Domingues overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Domingues is working for a submission of some sort.
Skunderi wants to improve his position but Domingues is controlling well.
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 Jose Domingues will probably get the nod. 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!
Domingues shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skunderi but Skunderi pushes him off and we're back to square one. Skunderi slaps away a takedown attempt from Domingues, before circling back to the center of the mat. Skunderi lunges at Domingues with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Domingues's hand. Domingues shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skunderi as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Domingues. That's going to take a lot out of him. Domingues fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Skunderi sprawls well initially but Domingues persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Skunderi is pressing down on Domingues's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Skunderi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Domingues gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Skunderi throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's one minute gone in the round. Skunderi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Domingues doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Domingues manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Domingues with a flurry of punches that miss. Domingues is looking to advance position but Skunderi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Domingues keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Domingues tries to lock up and control but Skunderi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Skunderi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Domingues is looking to escape. Domingues wants to control but Skunderi is having none of it. Skunderi controlling from the full mount. Domingues tries to reverse the position but Skunderi maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Skunderi looking to control and managing it successfully. Domingues can't escape the position.
Domingues is working hard here to advance position. Skunderi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Domingues because Skunderi loaded up on that one. Skunderi looking to control but Domingues is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Domingues is wriggling around trying to escape.
Skunderi unloads with some shots from mount but Domingues bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Skunderi throws some wild stikes that Domingues manages to avoid easily.
Skunderi controlling the pace for now. Domingues regains half guard. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Domingues wants to control but Skunderi is keeping busy.
Domingues is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Skunderi content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Shamusi Skunderi. I think Skunderi 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shamusi Skunderi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Polock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lance Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 cm
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235 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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KO power |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Polock! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Lance Jones! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Polock looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well. Polock lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jones will feel that in the morning. Polock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones. Jones misses with a double jab.
A combination from Jones does no damage. Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Polock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Polock wants to clinch. Polock moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Lance Jones has been cut. 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! Polock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones. Polock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jones misses with a right hand and Polock counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Polock to acknowledge the strikes. Polock blocks a jab. Polock tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range. Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Polock. Jones looks gassed! Polock doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Polock shoots in. Polock connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Polock rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Polock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Polock shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Polock. That's going to take a lot out of him. Polock tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range. Oooooh!!! Polock has knocked Jones down with a huge combo! Polock steps away and waves a wobbly Jones back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Polock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Polock tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range. Lance Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Polock tries to clinch up. Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Polock wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance. Jones misses with a double jab
and Polock counters with a huge head kick that drops Jones! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Polock!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Tempest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Tempest had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 187.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The key to victory for Paul Tempest has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Tempest! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Jensen! The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jensen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tempest's waist but Tempest gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jensen off to one side. Jensen closes the distance and pushes Tempest back into the cage. Tempest wants a takedown.
Tempest misses with an elbow strike.
Jensen blocks an elbow strike from Tempest.
Jensen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tempest just stands there and leans against the cage. Jensen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paul Tempest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Jensen. Tempest landing knees to the head.
It looks like Steve Jensen has been cut. Jensen manages to break the clinch.
Tempest lands a head kick. Jensen smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Jensen darts in and clinches Tempest up against the cage. Jensen dodges an elbow strike from Tempest.
Jensen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jensen blocks the elbow strike.
Jensen working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jensen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jensen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jensen is trying to push Tempest away but Tempest has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Jensen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tempest lands an elbow that stopped Jensen in his tracks for a moment. Tempest comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Jensen taking a breather. Tempest misses with an elbow strike.
Tempest landing knees to the head.
That has opened up Steve Jensen's cut even more. Jensen looks gassed! Jensen pulls Tempest into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jensen can do anything to dispel that myth. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Jensen is working an open guard so Tempest takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Tempest throws a head kick that misses. Tempest lands a big head kick that sends Jensen tumbling to the mat! Tempest takes a step backwards and waves Jensen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jensen is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tempest fails with the takedown and Jensen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tempest won't be happy with that. Jensen prevents Tempest from escaping the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tempest managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jensen.
Jensen has knee on belly momentarily but Tempest bucks him off and regains half guard. Jensen thows a huge punch but Tempest dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jensen looks to land a strike but Tempest avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Jensen trying to move into half guard but instead Tempest has managed to sweep! Tempest stands and steps away. Jensen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Tempest throws a nice head kick!
Steve Jensen'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 Steve Jensen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paul Tempest!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Sosnowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perez has chosen Roy Jones Jr - Cant be touched as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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184 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Sosnowski! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenny Perez! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sosnowski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Sosnowski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Perez's head. Sosnowski lands a jab-cross combination.
Perez is rocked! Perez shoots for a takedown but Sosnowski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Sosnowski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Perez's head. Perez is still on wobbly legs! Can Sosnowski finish him? The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sosnowski lands with a slapping head kick. Sosnowski lands a big head kick that sends Perez to the canvas! Sosnowski follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Sosnowski!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Grzegorz Schab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pistol Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schab comes into the arena with Monopol - Zodiak na melanżu blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that Grzegorz Schab has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Grzegorz Schab seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 London, Grzegorz Schab! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Pistol Robinson! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Robinson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Robinson takes the fight into the clinch. Robinson has picked Schab up - he's going for a ride! Robinson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Schab looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Robinson uses his free foot to push down on Schab's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Schab. Robinson trying to control but he's not successful this time. Schab takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Schab is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Schab is wriggling around trying to escape.
Robinson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Robinson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Robinson throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Schab has his hands clasped together but Robinson breaks the hold and Schab is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Robinson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pistol Robinson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Pyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitri Mironov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joey Pyle! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Dmitri Mironov! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fight stays on the outside here - Pyle looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Pyle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mironov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mironov. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Pyle being controlled here, momentarily. Mironov is looking to work some ground and pound but Pyle has wrist control. Mironov advances to half guard. Mironov works his foot free and advances to mount. Mironov controlling his opponent. Mironov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pyle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mironov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mironov looking to control and managing it successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pyle is breathing heavily. Mironov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mironov looking to control and managing it successfully. Mironov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mironov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mironov lands with some strikes. Mironov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pyle?
Mironov dominating with strikes here. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mironov controlling his opponent. Let's hope that Mironov 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dmitri Mironov. Pyle tries to sprawl but Mironov drives through with a takedown into half guard. Mironov wants to free his trapped foot but Pyle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mironov stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dmitri Mironov. Pyle misses with a lunging right hand
so Mironov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Mironov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. This has been an exciting period of action! If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Mironov pushes down on Pyle's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mironov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dmitri Mironov wasn't active enough on the ground. Mironov scores with a takedown into Pyle's guard. Mironov content to stall in guard here. Mironov wants to pass the guard but Pyle is keeping the position. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Mironov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitri Mironov dominated that 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.
Pyle gets caught napping as Mironov dives in and scores a takedown. Pyle manages to retain guard. Mironov has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Mironov wants to pass the guard but Pyle is keeping the position. Mironov's corner is telling him to maintain position. Pyle controls Mironov momentarily but Mironov frees himself. Mironov chips away with some ground and pound. Mironov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Mironov tries to free his leg and advance position but Pyle is retaining full guard. Mironov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Pyle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mironov counters with a single leg into guard. Pyle didn't expect that. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mironov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dmitri Mironov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Mironov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pyle sprawls well initially but Mironov persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Mironov working over Pyle with some ground and pound. Pyle looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Mironov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Dmitri Mironov has got the better of the ground game so far. Mironov looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Mironov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dmitri Mironov. Mironov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Mironov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pyle swivels though and keeps the full guard. Mironov is stalling in the full guard. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dmitri Mironov. Mironov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pyle did well to prevent Mironov getting side control. Mironov is pressing down on Pyle's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pyle is holding on for now. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mironov wants to pass to mount but Pyle is defending the position. Mironov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dmitri Mironov. Pyle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mironov counters with a nice double leg into guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pyle keeping full guard, as Mironov tries to pass. Mironov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Mironov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Pyle keeping full guard, as Mironov tries to pass. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Mironov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dmitri Mironov wasn't active enough on the ground. Pyle tries to sprawl but Mironov drives through with a takedown into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitri Mironov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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!
Mironov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pyle quickly recovers to half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mironov in particular looking to stall. Mironov tries to pass to full mount but Pyle defends it. Mironov not doing much here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dmitri Mironov wasn't active enough on the ground. Pyle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mironov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pyle won't be happy with that. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mironov 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 Pyle's shoulder. That is not cool. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dmitri Mironov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Mironov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pyle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Mironov drives through with a takedown into guard. Mironov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Mironov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Mironov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pyle swivels though and keeps the full guard. Mironov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mironov stays in close to Pyle's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dmitri Mironov was stalling too much, according to the referee. Mironov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Pyle! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mironov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mironov with the ground and pound from mount. Mironov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dmitri Mironov was stalling too much, according to the referee. Mironov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pyle manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Mironov scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Mironov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pyle keeping full guard, as Mironov tries to pass. Mironov controls from within his opponent's guard. Joey Pyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dmitri Mironov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. 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 fight! Dmitri Mironov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Mironov 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 Glass scores the fight 24:30 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 24:30 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitri Mironov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Damajur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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18
155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Smith! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Damajur! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Damajur darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage. Damajur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Damajur shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side. Damajur keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Damajur doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Damajur shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smith manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Smith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Damajur landing some decent shots from guard. Smith lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Damajur!
That's one minute gone in the round. Damajur is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount. Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Smith misses with a head shot. Damajur regains half guard. Damajur controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Smith is looking to take a break and control but Damajur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Smith moves into range and clinches up with Damajur. Damajur breaks the clinch.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Damajur throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range. Damajur tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A cross from Damajur lands. Damajur lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Damajur.
It looks like Mark Smith has been cut. Damajur has a takedown stuffed. Nice takedown defense from Damajur. No joy for Smith on that attempt. Smith is breathing heavily. Damajur rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Damajur has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Smith clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Damajur controlling the position well here. Smith rolled but Damajur kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action! It looks like Damajur might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Damajur is trying to stick to Smith's back but Smith is turning into Damajur. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Damajur's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Smith. Damajur is trying to control the position but Smith postures up. Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Damajur thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Damajur dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mark Smith's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Damajur fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Damajur closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smith did well to prevent Damajur getting side control. Damajur really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Damajur's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Damajur's back! Smith is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Damajur knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Damajur for a finish. Smith struggling to keep hold of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Smith keeps control of the position as Damajur tries to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round. Damajur just trying to survive but Smith is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. A lull in the action here.
Damajur trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Damajur might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Damajur rolls, trying to escape but Smith keeps control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Damajur is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it. Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Damajur. Damajur doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Damajur counters with an inside leg kick. Damajur throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith. Damajur has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smith is fighting off a takedown attempt but Damajur is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Smith to the mat. Smith regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Damajur stops Smith from standing up. Smith working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Damajur has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Damajur is taking a breather. Smith says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Smith wants to get back to his feet. Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Damajur trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Damajur prevents Smith from improving his position. Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Damajur. Damajur stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Smith to get to his feet. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Damajur darts in and lands a nice takedown into half 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 wants to control but Damajur is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Damajur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Mark Smith's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Damajur lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smith is rocked! Damajur shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and Damajur slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! Damajur lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Jake Damajur!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bengt Larzon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Johnson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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171 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Johnson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bengt Larzon! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Larzon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Johnson. That one must have hurt. Johnson swinging wildly here.
Johnson tries to land a leg kick but Larzon saw it coming and moves away.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A head kick misses from Johnson. Johnson fakes the leg kick and cracks Larzon in the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Larzon moves out of range easily. Larzon shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense. Larzon looks gassed! Larzon avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss. Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Johnson misses with a head kick.
Larzon avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnson throws a head kick that misses. Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Larzon moves out of range easily. Johnson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Larzon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Larzon works his way into side control. Johnson is trying to control Larzon's posture but Larzon avoids it. Johnson gets back to half guard. Larzon seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Larzon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
This has been an exciting period of action! Johnson is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Larzon seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Larzon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Larzon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Larzon is controlling well.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Larzon. Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Larzon is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Larzon has control of the leg. Larzon seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Johnson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bengt Larzon!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koufax Pierce (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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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergio Morales! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Koufax Pierce! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pierce looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Pierce blocks a jab. Morales throws a hook but Pierce blocks it. Morales lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Good shot there by Pierce.
It looks like Sergio Morales has been cut. Morales uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pierce.
Pierce fails in his attempt to clinch. Pierce tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morales was well out of range. Poor timing from Pierce. Pierce takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Morales takes a swing at Pierce's ribcage but misses. A right-left combo lands from Pierce. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pierce just misses with a punch to the body.
Morales misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pierce.
Morales misses with a two punch combination.
Koufax Pierce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pierce thows a body shot but no joy. Pierce fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pierce lands with a nice body punch. Pierce scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Pierce dips to his left and cracks Morales with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round. Pierce lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Morales is rocked! Pierce fails to land with a series of punches.
Oh Morales is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Morales throws an off balance right hand
and Pierce counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Morales has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Koufax Pierce! Koufax Pierce is the new lightweight champion!
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