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Bloody Hell XXIX PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steven Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn has chosen England belongs to me as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Excellent MT
Very strong |
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Steven Walter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Ray Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gunn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gunn tries to work over Walter's front leg with a kick but Walter checks it.
Gunn is looking to chop away at Walter's legs.
Walter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gunn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Walter throws a series of punches but Gunn avoids them all with ease.
Gunn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Walter lands a head kick!
Gunn avoids a punch combination nicely.
A left and a right from Walter both land. Nice combination.
Gunn is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walter lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Gunn crumples to the floor! Walter milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Steven Walter!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Steven Walter waved his t-shirt featuring Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between DepaC Pakamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thai Striker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Striker's choice of entrance music: Rage Against The Machine - Killing in The Name. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, DepaC Pakamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Thai Striker!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pakamara. Striker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Striker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pakamara.
Striker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pakamara tries to avoid it but Striker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pakamara to the ground. Pakamara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Striker looks to land a right hand but Pakamara moved out of range.
Striker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Striker lands a leg kick that knocks Pakamara off balance momentarily.
Striker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pakamara was well out of range. Poor timing from Striker.
Striker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pakamara fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pakamara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DepaC Pakamara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Striker.
Pakamara shoots for a double leg takedown but Striker sprawls well. He's pushed Pakamara's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Striker fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pakamara to the ground. Striker is now in Pakamara's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Striker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striker wants to control from the top but Pakamara keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pakamara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pakamara is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pakamara looking to pass the guard.
Pakamara trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pakamara working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pakamara throwing strikes from guard but Striker blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pakamara drops back looking for a leg! Striker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Striker manages to kick Pakamara off! Pakamara jumps back into Striker's guard.
Striker looking for a sweep. Not yet Striker, not yet.
Pakamara trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Striker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pakamara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pakamara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pakamara passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pakamara looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pakamara tries to score with some ground and pound. Striker controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Striker prevents Pakamara from improving position.
Pakamara in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DepaC Pakamara dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Striker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Striker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pakamara manages to avoid it.
Striker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
DepaC Pakamara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick lands from Striker.
Pakamara checks a leg kick.
Pakamara shoots for a double leg takedown but Striker sprawls well. He's pushed Pakamara's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Striker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pakamara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Striker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Striker drives through and clinches with Pakamara against the cage.
Striker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Striker lands a nice knee to the body.
Striker landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pakamara avoids it.
Pakamara takes a knee right on the jaw!
Striker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pakamara lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Striker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pakamara.
Striker is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pakamara is working for takedown but Striker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Striker misses with a punch to the body.
Striker crunches a lovely knee into Pakamara's ribcage.
Striker putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pakamara in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Striker putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pakamara in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Striker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DepaC Pakamara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Striker missing with knees to the body.
Striker trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Striker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Striker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Striker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pakamara avoids it.
Pakamara avoiding damage as Striker throws knees to the body.
Striker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pakamara.
Striker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pakamara blocks it with crossed arms.
Striker trying to land knees to the body.
Striker lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pakamara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Striker landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Striker misses with a body punch.
Striker struggles to land a body shot inside as Pakamara controls his hands.
Pakamara avoiding damage as Striker throws knees to the body.
Striker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pakamara lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Striker lands a knee to the body.
Pakamara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Striker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pakamara avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Striker tries a body shot but Pakamara blocks it.
Striker unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Striker lands a good knee to the midsection. Pakamara won't want to take too many of those.
Pakamara tries for a takedown but Striker manages to get underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Striker.
Striker crunches a lovely knee into Pakamara's ribcage.
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!
Striker with a knee to the head.
Pakamara avoiding damage as Striker throws knees to the body.
Striker landing some nice looking knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Striker is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Striker can't find room to land a body shot as Pakamara controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thai Striker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Striker with a jab.
Pakamara has managed to clinch.
Pakamara managing to block the knees to the body from Striker.
Striker crunches a lovely knee into Pakamara's ribcage.
Striker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Striker is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Striker is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Striker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pakamara lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Striker lands a knee to the head.
Striker landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pakamara managing to block the knees to the body from Striker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pakamara is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Striker is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Striker misses with a knee strike.
Striker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Striker landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Striker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Striker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Striker.
A knee to the head by Striker.
Pakamara takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Striker landing knees to the body.
Striker putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pakamara in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thai Striker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pakamara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Striker landing knees to the head.
Striker lands a knee to the body.
Striker misses with a knee to the head.
Striker landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pakamara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Striker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Striker tries to land a knee to the head but Pakamara blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Striker lands a knee to the body.
Thai Striker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Striker tries to land a knee to the head but Pakamara blocks with his arms.
Pakamara takes a knee to the side of the body.
Striker misses with a knee strike.
Pakamara tries to score a body lock takedown but Striker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pakamara on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Striker landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Striker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DepaC Pakamara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Striker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Striker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pakamara avoids it.
DepaC Pakamara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pakamara managing to block the knees to the body from Striker.
Striker tries to land a knee to the head but Pakamara blocks with his arms.
Striker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pakamara lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Striker scores a nice knee to the body.
Striker landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Striker landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Striker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Striker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pakamara is defending well for now.
A body shot lands from Pakamara.
Striker tries to land knees in the clinch but Pakamara avoids the damage to the body.
Pakamara throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Striker blocks it with crossed arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thai Striker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Striker 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 William Gold scores the fight for Thai Striker!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Thai Striker!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Thai Striker!
Thai Striker wins by unanimous decision!
Thai Striker made sure to mention his sponsor, Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eza Nahka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pacman Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes has chosen Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be as his entrance music. Pacman Barnes has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Eza Nahka's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Eza Nahka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Pacman Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nahka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnes throws a lazy uppercut
and Nahka counters with a straight right hand.
Nahka shoots in but no luck this time.
Nahka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnes sprawls well. Barnes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nahka gets slowly back to his feet.
Barnes cracks Nahka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Barnes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nahka shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eza Nahka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Nahka counter with a right hand.
Nahka shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barnes's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Barnes looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nahka chips away with some ground and pound.
Nahka has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barnes looking to control.
Nahka tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Nahka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nahka throws an elbow that misses. Barnes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nahka's guard. Nice move by Barnes!
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nahka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.
Nahka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Nahka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nahka working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nahka's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nahka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nahka keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes stands and steps away. Nahka gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Pacman Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nahka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barnes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nahka misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Barnes throws a jab when Nahka was well out of range.
Nahka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab lands there for Barnes.
Barnes throws a right hand that Nahka ducks under and follows up with a left that Nahka also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nahka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Barnes lands a high kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Barnes.
Barnes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barnes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nahka is breathing heavily.
Nahka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barnes's waist but Barnes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nahka off to one side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch combination from Barnes misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Nahka does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pacman Barnes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Barnes cracks Nahka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nahka shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnes dodges the punch combination from Nahka.
Nahka 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.
Nahka misses with an uppercut
and Barnes counters with a beautiful punch that sends Nahka to the canvas!
Nahka is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Oh Nahka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nahka is keeping the position for now.
Barnes stands and throws Nahka's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barnes trying to control the action but Nahka is working from the bottom.
Barnes lands a decent elbow from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes wants to stand but Nahka is controlling his arm.
Nahka seems to have got his legs back now.
The referee asks Barnes politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Barnes prefers to stall for the moment though.
Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nahka to see if he's OK.
Pacman Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nahka gets back to half guard.
Barnes lands with a punch from half guard.
Nahka is looking to improve his position.
Barnes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nahka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nahka.
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!
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nahka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Nahka's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is stalling in the full guard.
Barnes tries to stand but Nahka is controlling from the bottom.
Nahka can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nahka moves into full guard.
Barnes stands up from Nahka's guard - Barnes perhaps looking for a knockout.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahka throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nahka is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Barnes's half guard.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nahka seems to be working for a kimura but Barnes defends the submission attempt.
Nahka wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nahka 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.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nahka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnes trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pacman Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nahka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nahka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Barnes throws a big shot that misses.
Nahka looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nahka throws a strike but Barnes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Nahka is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Nahka keeps moving.
Barnes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nahka kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Barnes sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Pacman Barnes wasn't active enough on the ground.
Barnes throws a jab when Nahka was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nahka lunges at Barnes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barnes's hand.
Nahka lands with a nice combination. Barnes backs away looking to recover.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Nahka avoids them all with ease.
Nahka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nahka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Eza Nahka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nahka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnes sprawls well. Barnes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nahka gets slowly back to his feet.
Nahka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnes but Barnes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eza Nahka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nahka seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Barnes shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Nahka is backing up but Barnes catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Nahka covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Barnes Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pacman Barnes!
Pacman Barnes took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filipe Emiliano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emiliano comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Era - Enae Volare Mezzo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Filipe Emiliano has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with James Green's chin.
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260 lbs
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255 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, James Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Filipe Emiliano!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emiliano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emiliano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A swing and a miss from Green.
No joy there for Emiliano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Green scores with a jab.
Green connects with the punch.
Emiliano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Green misses with a hook. Emiliano ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Green misses its intended target.
Green shoots in and drives through. Emiliano sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Green misses.
Emiliano stuffs the takedown attempt from Green. Green gets slowly back to his feet.
Emiliano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
James Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green moves into range and connects with a jab.
Emiliano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Green takes one on the button.
It looks like James Green has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green throws a right hand that misses
and Emiliano counters with a nice right hand that sends Green toppling to the canvas! Green scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Emiliano finish him?!
Green shoots in but Emiliano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green scores with a one two! Emiliano had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Emiliano misses with a takedown attempt - Green sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Emiliano. Those never looked like landing.
Emiliano misses with a combination
and Green counters with a stiff right hand.
Emiliano misses with a few strikes there.
Green connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emiliano moves out of range as Green strikes.
Green fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Green misses the jab.
Emiliano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Emiliano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Green throws a big shot that misses.
Green swings widly with a right hand
and Emiliano counters with a takedown into side control.
Emiliano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Green is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green is working hard here to advance position.
Green manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Emiliano is trying to stand back up but Green is controlling him
Green is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Emiliano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Green.
Green is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Green is working for a kimura but Emiliano is defending it quite comfortably.
Emiliano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Filipe Emiliano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Green'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.
Emiliano closes the distance and clinches.
Green lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Emiliano prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Green scores with a nice hook to the head.
Emiliano wants a takedown but no success here.
Emiliano is working for takedown but Green is calmly controlling the position for now.
Emiliano gets underhooks to prevent Green's takedown attempt.
Emiliano gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Green.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emiliano stops a takedown attempt from Green.
Emiliano can't get the takedown.
Green drags the fight down to the ground.
Green looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Green is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green working for a triangle but Emiliano defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emiliano forces his way into half guard.
Green looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Emiliano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Green sees it coming and defends easily.
Emiliano works his foot free and advances to mount.
Green slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Emiliano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Green is just riding it out for now. Emiliano eventually gives up the hold.
Green slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emiliano landing with the ground and pound.
Green has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Emiliano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emiliano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Emiliano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Emiliano gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Green is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green misses with a body shot.
James Green is winning the standup battle so far.
Green misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Emiliano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Emiliano cracks a nice hook into Green's ribs.
Green circles away from the clinch attempt.
Green throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Emiliano's waist but Emiliano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Green off to one side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emiliano misses with a series of wild punches.
Emiliano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
James Green's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emiliano moves out of range of the strikes.
Emiliano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Green throws out the jab.
Green misses with a lunging right hand
and Emiliano rattles Green with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Green tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Emiliano dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Green stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Filipe Emiliano!
Filipe Emiliano very nearly forgot to thank Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Svetislav Pajkic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Yes. Pajkic is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dimmu Borgir - Puritania. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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290 lbs
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284 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Dave Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Svetislav Pajkic!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pajkic has managed to clinch.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones jumps guard but Pajkic stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones is trying to stall.
Pajkic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pajkic pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones pulls Pajkic into guard.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pajkic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to sweep here but Pajkic controlling him for the moment.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pajkic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pajkic gets to his feet - Jones follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pajkic has managed to clinch.
Pajkic lands a shoulder strike.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Pajkic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pajkic misses with some punches.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pajkic has managed to clinch.
Jones is trying to break free.
Come on Pajkic - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jones is trying to push Pajkic away but Pajkic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pajkic is keeping busy.
Pajkic misses with a punch on the inside.
Pajkic struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pajkic misses with some punches.
Pajkic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pajkic's elbow.
Pajkic misses with some punches.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Pajkic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pajkic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pajkic misses with the head strike.
Pajkic throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pajkic gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pajkic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pajkic is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pajkic down to the mat. Pajkic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pajkic has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Pajkic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pajkic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Pajkic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pajkic closes the distance and clinches.
Pajkic looking to stall.
Pajkic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pajkic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pajkic clinches with his opponent.
Pajkic lands a nice uppercut.
Pajkic lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones effectively controlling the action here.
A body shot lands from Pajkic.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones is trying to break free.
Pajkic just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
Pajkic scores with a shoulder strike.
Pajkic controlling the action here for a moment.
Pajkic lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pajkic lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pajkic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Svetislav Pajkic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pajkic moves into the clinch.
Pajkic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pajkic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pajkic swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Pajkic keeps him there for the moment.
A short body shot lands from Pajkic as the two fighters clinch.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Pajkic keeps him there for the moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Pajkic.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pajkic's defenses.
A shot in the inside from Pajkic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pajkic blocks it with crossed arms.
Pajkic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pajkic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pajkic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pajkic lands an uppercut.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pajkic lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Pajkic on the inside.
Pajkic lands a big right hand that sends Jones to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Jones!
Pajkic tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jones controls his leg.
Pajkic decides to return to a standing position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pajkic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pajkic lands a shoulder strike.
Pajkic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pajkic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Pajkic to work.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Pajkic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pajkic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee calls for Pajkic to work.
Pajkic presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pajkic tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
A short right from Pajkic on the inside.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pajkic leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pajkic lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pajkic tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pajkic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Pajkic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pajkic controlling the action here for a moment.
Svetislav Pajkic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pajkic.
Pajkic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pajkic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pajkic.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pajkic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Pajkic is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pajkic lands with a left to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pajkic takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Pajkic finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Pajkic is just out of range.
Pajkic closes the distance and clinches.
Pajkic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pajkic lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Pajkic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Pajkic lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pajkic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Svetislav Pajkic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Pajkic rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Pajkic tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Pajkic blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Pajkic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short left from Pajkic.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Pajkic's head.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Pajkic fails to land.
Pajkic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones looking to stall.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Pajkic keeps him there for the moment.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Pajkic.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pajkic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones is trying to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Pajkic as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pajkic.
Pajkic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pajkic effectively controlling the action here.
Pajkic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pajkic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pajkic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pajkic is struggling to control the position.
Pajkic receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Jones tries to pull guard but Pajkic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Pajkic.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pajkic.
Pajkic scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Pajkic throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Pajkic is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pajkic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones is rocked!
Nice body punch from Jones.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pajkic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Pajkic lands a big right hand that sends Jones to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Jones!
Pajkic decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Dave Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pajkic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pajkic clinches.
Pajkic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones letting Pajkic take a breather here.
Jones tumbles to the floor! Pajkic threw a big shot that dropped him and now Pajkic is on top looking to finish! Jones has guard but can he survive?!
Pajkic stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Pajkic pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Pajkic tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Pajkic back against the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but Pajkic holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Pajkic scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Pajkic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pajkic scores with a shoulder strike.
Dave Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pajkic creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Jones's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Jones drops to his knees and Pajkic pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Svetislav Pajkic!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sloat Gresham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Heart of a Champion. Gresham is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Three Days Grace - Animal I Have Become. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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25
146 lbs
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28
145 lbs
15 - 16 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Royce Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Sloat Gresham!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gresham counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gracie!
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gresham is working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie frees his head quite easily.
Gresham is working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie frees his head quite easily.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie tries to hold on but Gresham postures up.
Gresham throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gresham can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gresham fails to take his opponent's back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie regains half guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Gresham keeps him under control.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Gresham wants to get up but he can't break Gracie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gresham wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gresham looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gresham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Gresham is working from the bottom.
Gracie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gresham is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gresham is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gracie digs a right hand into Gresham's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gresham's gas tank.
Gresham drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gracie pulls his leg out and moves away.
Royce Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Gresham moved out of range nicely.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gresham misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gresham slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
Gresham on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gracie. Gracie obviously looking to wear him down.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gresham circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gresham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gracie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie throws a body punch but Gresham moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Gracie there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gresham blocks a jab.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Gresham lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
Gracie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gresham shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gresham stuffs the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gresham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gresham gets tackled into the cage by Gracie. Gracie maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gresham is defending well.
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 Royce Gracie will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gresham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Gresham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gresham tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gracie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gresham somewhat.
Royce Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sloat Gresham.
Gracie clinches up against the cage.
Gresham wants to take the fight to the mat but Gracie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gresham wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gresham is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gracie is defending well.
Gresham is breathing heavily.
Gracie can't break the clinch.
Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gresham actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gracie is controlling the pace.
Ground and pound from Gracie.
Gracie scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gresham makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gresham.
Sloat Gresham has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gresham is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie stands up over Gresham, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gracie connects with a couple of short punches.
Gracie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Gresham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gresham has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Gresham's legs - danger averted.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Gresham has wrist control.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Gresham has wrist control.
Gracie postures up in Gresham's guard and throws a big left but Gresham blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gresham is keeping the position for now.
Gresham is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Gresham has wrist control.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie trying to control but Gresham is working from the bottom.
Gracie is really struggling to control Gresham but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gresham works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gresham kicks Gracie off and gets to his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gracie, right into the meat.
Gresham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gresham looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Gresham wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gresham wants a takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gresham throws an elbow but misses.
Gracie avoiding damage as Gresham throws knees to the body.
Gresham is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gracie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gresham is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gracie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloat Gresham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie shoots in but Gresham avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gresham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Gresham misses its intended target.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gresham throws out the jab.
Gracie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gracie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gresham takes one on the button.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gresham was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Royce Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie looks to land a body kick but Gresham moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Gracie lands a really nice looking cross but Gresham seems unphased.
Gresham throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie lands a head kick!
Gracie throws a leg kick which misses Gresham's front leg but catches the back leg as Gresham tries to avoid it.
Gracie tries to clinch but Gresham moves away
and Gresham counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice shot by Gracie.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gresham swivels and escapes.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Gresham.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gresham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gresham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gresham misses the shot to the body.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gresham misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gresham is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gracie.
Gracie connects with a nice looking jab.
Gresham throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Gresham slips the punch.
Gracie with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck for Gresham with that takedown attempt.
Gracie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gresham napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gresham wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie advances nicely into full mount.
Gresham tries to buck Gracie off but he can't manage it.
Gracie working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gresham is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is landing with some decent strikes but Gresham is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gresham is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie looking to finish Gresham with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gresham!
Gresham is still in real trouble! Can Gracie finish him?
Gresham takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Gracie's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Royce Gracie!
Royce Gracie is the new bantamweight champion!
Royce Gracie gave a mention to Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hall comes to the cage accompanied by Mama Said Knock You Out. Johnson has chosen Voodoo People as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Thomas Johnson has been cut.
Hall lands a body shot.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hall.
Johnson throws a right hand that Hall ducks under and follows up with a left that Hall also avoids with ease.
Hall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
Hall throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Hall looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson looks gassed!
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hall connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hall fails to land with a series of punches.
Hall closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hall controlling the action here for a moment.
Hall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hall.
Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hall changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Albert Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Hall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hall jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hall has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Hall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hall lands the left hand.
Hall moves into the clinch.
Hall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hall avoids it really well and circles away.
Albert Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Johnson.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Hall.
Hall scores with a shot to the body.
Hall scores with a jab to the head.
That has opened up Thomas Johnson's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson is rocked!
Hall throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Hall cracks Johnson with a hook to the temple - Johnson is on wobbly legs here! Hall swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Johnson falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Hall wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Albert Hall!
Albert Hall took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Quick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Textmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quick comes to the cage accompanied by Indestructible, by Disturbed. Nick Quick has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Quick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Justin Textmark!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Textmark looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Quick shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Textmark manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Quick wants to control from the top but Textmark keeps moving.
Quick is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Textmark is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Quick frees his head nicely. Oh but Textmark has switched to an armbar! Quick is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Justin Textmark!
An out of breath and clearly excited Justin Textmark thanked Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr Pearl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hazan Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pearl kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is yes. Ali has chosen LL Cool J - Mama' Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Pearl!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Hazan Ali!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali misses with a body shot.
Ali throws a right hand that misses
and Pearl counters with a shoot takedown. Ali fights it but they end up in guard.
Pearl postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ali working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pearl.
Pearl missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pearl trying to control the position from guard on top but Ali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pearl drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ali dives on top into guard.
Pearl has control of Ali's left arm, preventing Ali from doing any damage.
Ali wants to control from the top but Pearl keeps moving.
Pearl controls Ali momentarily but Ali frees himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pearl is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ali has his hands clasped together but Pearl extends an breaks Ali's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Pearl.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr Pearl!
Mr Pearl retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John The Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Funktastic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Pitbull comes to the cage accompanied by Three 6 Mafia - It's a Fight. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, John The Pitbull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Mr Funktastic!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - The Pitbull throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Funktastic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Pitbull stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Left hook, right uppercut from Funktastic.
It looks like John The Pitbull has been cut.
Funktastic checks a leg kick.
Funktastic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Funktastic throws a leg kick but The Pitbull moved away.
The Pitbull throws an overhand right that lands on Funktastic's shoulder, as Funktastic tries to avoid the shot.
The Pitbull misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The Pitbull throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Funktastic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funktastic moves away from the strike by The Pitbull.
Funktastic misses with a double jab.
The Pitbull tries to clinch but Funktastic is having none of it.
Funktastic misses with a straight right.
Funktastic moves into range and clinches up with The Pitbull.
The Pitbull wants to get back to striking at distance but Funktastic won't allow it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The Pitbull breaks from the clinch.
Funktastic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Funktastic throws a leg kick that is checked
and The Pitbull counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Funktastic misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Funktastic. The Pitbull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Funktastic throws a hook but The Pitbull avoids it easily.
The Pitbull thuds his right hand into Funktastic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funktastic scores with a jab.
The Pitbull takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Funktastic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Pitbull on the side of the head.
The Pitbull stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Pitbull wants it to stay on the feet.
Funktastic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Pitbull sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Funktastic tries to work over The Pitbull's front leg with a kick but The Pitbull checks it.
Funktastic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Pitbull.
Funktastic looks to land a right hand but The Pitbull moved out of range.
Funktastic stalks The Pitbull and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into The Pitbull's face. The Pitbull staggers backwards, shaken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from The Pitbull. Those never looked like landing.
Funktastic lands with an overhand left.
Funktastic fails with the takedown.
The Pitbull moves out of range as Funktastic strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Pitbull rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Funktastic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice defenses there by Funktastic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mr Funktastic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John The Pitbull'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.
The Pitbull misses with a takedown attempt - Funktastic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Funktastic shoots in for a double leg but The Pitbull sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Pitbull walks into a straight right hand from Funktastic.
The Pitbull has managed to clinch.
The Pitbull's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Pitbull breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Funktastic lands with an overhand left.
Funktastic throws a hook but The Pitbull avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funktastic missing with a left hand there. The Pitbull was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Pitbull tries to close the distance and clinch but Funktastic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by The Pitbull.
Left hook, right uppercut from Funktastic.
The Pitbull is rocked!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from The Pitbull lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Funktastic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Funktastic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A punch lands to the side of The Pitbull 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oh The Pitbull is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice inside leg kick there by Funktastic. That's going to slow The Pitbull down.
The Pitbull checks a leg kick nicely.
The Pitbull seems to have got his legs back now.
Funktastic slips under a jab.
The Pitbull drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on The Pitbull's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Pitbull works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Funktastic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but The Pitbull wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Check out the look on The Pitbull's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Funktastic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Funktastic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The Pitbull 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.
Funktastic wants to improve his position but The Pitbull is controlling well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The Pitbull seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The Pitbull missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The Pitbull seems to be working for a kimura but Funktastic defends the submission attempt.
Funktastic looking for submissions off his back.
Funktastic gets full guard.
Funktastic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Funktastic can't keep his opponent in guard - The Pitbull advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The Pitbull works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but The Pitbull wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The Pitbull has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The Pitbull throws a series of punches but Funktastic moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funktastic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The Pitbull throws an overhand right that lands on Funktastic's shoulder, as Funktastic tries to avoid the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Pitbull throws a head kick that half lands.
Funktastic tests The Pitbull's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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 John The Pitbull will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John The Pitbull'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.
The Pitbull drops Funktastic with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Funktastic looks back up at him and smiles so The Pitbull waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Funktastic is rocked!
A combination from Funktastic does no damage.
Funktastic throws a nice looking combination but The Pitbull bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Funktastic slips a jab and a cross from The Pitbull.
The Pitbull throws a hook but Funktastic avoids it easily.
Funktastic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The Pitbull swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Funktastic.
Funktastic is still on wobbly legs! Can The Pitbull finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Funktastic.
Funktastic seems to have recovered his senses.
The Pitbull moves into the clinch.
Funktastic has a couple of punches blocked by The Pitbull.
Funktastic misses with some punches.
The Pitbull looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Funktastic goes for a takedown in the clinch but The Pitbull prevents it.
The Pitbull looking for a takedown.
Funktastic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Pitbull is working for takedown but Funktastic is calmly controlling the position for now.
The Pitbull breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Funktastic gets caught napping as The Pitbull dives in and scores a takedown. Funktastic manages to retain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Funktastic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Pitbull passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The Pitbull decides to stand up, so the ref orders Funktastic to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Funktastic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Funktastic.
The Pitbull takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mr Funktastic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Pitbull looks to land a body kick but Funktastic moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic stuffs the takedown attempt from The Pitbull. The Pitbull gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John The Pitbull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Pitbull has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The Pitbull there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Pitbull wants to clinch up but Funktastic keeps it at a distance.
The Pitbull takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Funktastic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Pitbull swivels and escapes.
Funktastic throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Funktastic lands a two punch combo.
Funktastic's jab looks to have found its range, popping The Pitbull under the eye.
The Pitbull blocks a low kick nicely.
Funktastic missing with a left hand there. The Pitbull was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Pitbull slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Funktastic tries to work over The Pitbull's front leg with a kick but The Pitbull checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John The Pitbull clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on John The Pitbull's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The Pitbull dives in and scores a takedown into Funktastic's guard.
Funktastic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Pitbull trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Funktastic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Funktastic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Pitbull wants to control from the top but Funktastic keeps moving.
The Pitbull drops back looking for a leg! Funktastic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Funktastic manages to kick The Pitbull off! The Pitbull jumps back into Funktastic's guard.
Funktastic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Pitbull doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Pitbull manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Pitbull working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pitbull working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Funktastic has his foot on The Pitbull's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Pitbull works his way back into a safe position though.
Funktastic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
John The Pitbull overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Funktastic is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The Pitbull landing some decent shots from guard.
The Pitbull works over Funktastic with some ground and pound from guard.
The Pitbull working some strikes from top position.
The Pitbull lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The Pitbull got a little sloppy there for a moment and Funktastic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Pitbull has managed to get both his arms back between Funktastic's legs - danger averted.
The Pitbull is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Pitbull gets to his feet - Funktastic follows without any prompting.
The Pitbull is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Funktastic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic connects with a looping right hand.
Funktastic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Funktastic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but The Pitbull is out of range.
Funktastic throws a lazy right hand but The Pitbull sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The Pitbull moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Pitbull moves away from the strike by Funktastic.
Funktastic lands a jab to the head.
Funktastic shoots for a takedown but The Pitbull saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Funktastic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Pitbull tries to avoid it but Funktastic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Pitbull to the ground. The Pitbull escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Pitbull throws the left hand but Funktastic avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull scores with a decent looking hook.
The Pitbull shoots in but Funktastic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Pitbull throws a hook but Funktastic avoids it easily.
Funktastic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Pitbull misses with a wild combination.
The Pitbull fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John The Pitbull had his way with Mr Funktastic in that round.
The cut man is working on John The Pitbull's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
The Pitbull closes the distance and pushes Funktastic back into the cage.
The Pitbull gets underhooks to prevent Funktastic's takedown attempt.
Funktastic tries to throw a body punch but The Pitbull avoids it by throwing Funktastic back against the cage.
The Pitbull is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Funktastic can't fight it off and eventually The Pitbull manages to take the fight to the floor. Funktastic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Funktastic looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Pitbull is one step ahead there.
The Pitbull wants to control from the top but Funktastic keeps moving.
The Pitbull won't allow Funktastic to sweep him here.
The Pitbull lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The Pitbull working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Funktastic's head.
The Pitbull passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Funktastic tries to buck The Pitbull off but The Pitbull is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funktastic regains half guard.
The Pitbull is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Funktastic defends it well.
Funktastic manages to get to full guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Funktastic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Pitbull loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Funktastic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Funktastic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Pitbull's guard.
Funktastic throwing strikes from guard but The Pitbull blocks nicely.
Funktastic won't allow The Pitbull to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull kicks Funktastic off and gets to his feet.
Funktastic pivots, looking for a leg kick but The Pitbull is out of range and Funktastic settles back down.
Funktastic misses with a takedown attempt - The Pitbull sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Pitbull throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Funktastic misses with an uppercut.
The Pitbull connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Pitbull shoots for a double leg takedown but Funktastic sprawls well. He's pushed The Pitbull's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The Pitbull tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Funktastic.
The Pitbull throws a big shot that misses.
The Pitbull misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by The Pitbull.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic lands a body shot.
The Pitbull slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Funktastic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Pitbull checks the leg kick.
Funktastic catches The Pitbull with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Pitbull throws a right hand that Funktastic ducks under and follows up with a left that Funktastic also avoids with ease.
Funktastic thumps The Pitbull with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
John The Pitbull showed his dominance in that final round.
I think The Pitbull 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight for John The Pitbull!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for John The Pitbull!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for John The Pitbull!
John The Pitbull wins by unanimous decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, John The Pitbull made sure he mentioned Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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