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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Anderton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tahvo Aijala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderton has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Jamie Anderton could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tahvo Aijala's chin.
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286 lbs
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Decent wrestler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Jamie Anderton! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tahvo Aijala! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Aijala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderton manages to avoid it. Aijala lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Jamie Anderton has been cut. Aijala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aijala misses the shot to the body. The fighters circle momentarily. Aijala darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Anderton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A punch combination from Aijala misses. This has been an exciting period of action! Aijala throws a hook to the side of Anderton's head but Anderton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A looping hook to the body misses from Aijala. Anderton does a little dance to reset his feet. Aijala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tahvo Aijala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Aijala just misses with a punch to the body.
Aijala throws a nice looking combination but Anderton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Anderton misses with a head kick.
Aijala looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Aijala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderton was well out of range. Poor timing from Aijala. Aijala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anderton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aijala.
Aijala closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice shot lands for Anderton. Nice uppercut lands for Anderton. That snapped Aijala's head back.
It looks like Tahvo Aijala has been cut. Aijala avoids the body shot from Anderton.
Aijala throws a nice looking combination but Anderton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Aijala misses with a series of wild punches.
Aijala misses with an uppercut. Anderton saw that one coming. Aijala uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anderton has time to react. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Some wild striking there from Aijala.
Aijala looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Anderton. Aijala shrugs it off though. Aijala looks gassed! Aijala throws a series of punches but Anderton avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Aijala throws a big shot that misses. A combination from Aijala does no damage. Anderton blocks a jab. No joy there for Aijala, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderton jabs Aijala to the body, keeping him at a distance. Anderton throws a nice head kick!
Aijala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Aijala misses with a combination
and Anderton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Anderton bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Anderton jabs at Aijala's body. Anderton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Anderton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aijala's head backwards. Aijala walks into a jab.
Aijala is rocked!
That has opened up Tahvo Aijala's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Anderton fakes the body blow, causing Aijala to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Aijala goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jamie Anderton! Our winner, Jamie Anderton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joko Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Hendrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mason Hendrix acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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144 lbs
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joko Diaz! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Mason Hendrix! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hendrix.
Hendrix scores with a one two! Diaz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Diaz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hendrix looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Diaz trying to control the action but Hendrix is working from the bottom. Hendrix really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Diaz in side control, throwing shots but Hendrix defends. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hendrix wants to get back to his feet. Hendrix can't do much from the bottom here. Diaz prevents Hendrix from escaping the position. Diaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round. Diaz in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Hendrix is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joko Diaz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josie Wales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moss's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dr.Dre- Bitches Ain't Shit. This should be fireworks!
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176 lbs
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179 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jordan Moss! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Josie Wales! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wales closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Moss's guard. Moss wants to stand up but Wales is controlling him. Wales works over Moss with some ground and pound from guard. Wales throws a big elbow that misses. Wales prevents Moss from getting back to his feet. Wales landing some decent shots from guard. Wales keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Moss's head. Wales lands a couple of digs.
Moss is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wales lands a couple of digs. Oh Moss is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Moss escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wales gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Wales postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Moss covers up, he's hurt! Wales keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Wales and the ref steps in to end the fight! Wales can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josie Wales! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Josie Wales made sure he mentioned BLKOUT Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sun Shine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Rogers! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Sun Shine! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rogers shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shine is trying to defend but Rogers finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Shine pushes Rogers off looking to stand but Rogers dives back in and keeps control.
Rogers wants to take a breather but Shine is having none of it. Shine wants to get back to his feet.
Rogers seems to be looking for submissions.
Rogers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shine doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rogers. Rogers seems to be working for a kimura but Shine defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Shine won't allow Rogers to pass to mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Shine is trying to stand.
Rogers wants to work for an arm triangle but Shine is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rogers is working for a kimura but Shine is defending it quite comfortably.
Shine is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rogers not landing any meaningful shots this time. Rogers looks to land a strike but Shine avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Shine can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rogers controls the pace. Rogers stands up from Shine's guard - Rogers perhaps looking for a knockout. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rogers checks a leg kick. Sun Shine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Shine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jab by Rogers. No luck for Rogers with that takedown attempt. Rogers motions for Shine to come forward. Rogers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Rogers tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Shine throws an overhand right that lands on Rogers's shoulder, as Rogers tries to avoid the shot. Shine darts in and clinches Rogers up against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Shine. Shine stops a takedown attempt from Rogers.
Shine lands a right hand. Rogers has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shine after a bit of a struggle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him. Shine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rogers is defending well for now. Rogers tries to pull guard but Shine holds him up against the cage and eventually Rogers drops back down to his feet.
Rogers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shine walks away with a smile on his face. Rogers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Shine lands a jab to the nose. Rogers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Shine connects with a body shot that sends Rogers's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A head kick misses from Shine. Shine lands a glancing blow to the side of Rogers's head. Shine misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rogers counters with a stiff right hand. Shine closes the distance and lands a one-two. Rogers staying out of range there. The fight moves into the clinch position. Shine lands on the inside with an uppercut. Shine throws a head punch that misses. Rogers blocks an elbow strike. Shine has Rogers pressed against the cage, preventing Rogers from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Rogers can't get the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Shine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rogers is trying to push Shine away but Shine has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Rogers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shine tries a body shot but Rogers blocks it.
Rogers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shine pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Rogers dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Shine misses. Rogers fails with a takedown attempt. Shine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rogers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Shine with a body punch. A glancing blow. Shine is looking to clinch but Rogers is avoiding it.
Shine misses with a combination
and Rogers counters with a series of strikes. Shine will be more careful next time no doubt. Shine stuffs the takedown attempt from Rogers. Rogers gets slowly back to his feet. Shine lands a leg kick that knocks Rogers off balance momentarily. Shine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rogers.
Shine looks to land a combination. Rogers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. The fight stays on the outside here - Shine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Shine throws a hook but Rogers avoids it easily. Rogers fails with a takedown attempt from distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rogers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shine but Shine pushes him off and we're back to square one. Rogers dodges the punch combination from Shine.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Shine throws a head kick that misses. Shine misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses. Shine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Shine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rogers has Shine up against the cage in a clinch.
Rogers has Shine pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shine manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Rogers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rogers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rogers blocks a body shot from Shine. Rogers tries for a takedown but Shine manages to get underhooks.
Shine lands an elbow that stopped Rogers in his tracks for a moment. Rogers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shine lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shine. Shine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rogers tries to clinch up but Shine circles away and keeps his distance. Shine throws a nice head kick!
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! Rogers bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Rogers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Shine is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rogers is working Shine over with some ground and pound from side control. Rogers sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Shine is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rogers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shine, who protects the arm well. Sloppy strikes there by Rogers. Rogers is working Shine over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rogers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rogers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Rogers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shine has escaped the position, nice work there. Shine bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Shine wants to clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Rogers dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Rogers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sun Shine seems to be getting the better of the standup. Shine lands a nice shot to the body.
Shine tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Rogers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Shine throws a head kick that misses. Shine misses with a leg kick and Rogers counters with a left and a right that stings Shine. Rogers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Rogers is looking to clinch. Rogers shoots for a double leg takedown but Shine sprawls well. He's pushed Rogers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Rogers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rogers wants to stand but Shine has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rogers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Rogers forces his way into half guard. Shine is trying to stand back up but Rogers is controlling him
Rogers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Shine has one foot on Rogers's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Rogers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shine sprawls well. Shine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rogers gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rogers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A punch combination from Rogers misses. Shine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Shine takes a swing at Rogers's ribcage but misses. Shine throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Shine tries to clinch but fails miserably and Rogers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Shine misses with a wild combination.
Rogers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shine's waist but Shine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rogers off to one side. Sun Shine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Shine connects with a nice looking jab.
Shine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Shine moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Shine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rogers goes for a takedown attempt but Shine pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shine missing with a left hand there. Rogers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rogers dodges the punch combination from Shine.
Rogers on the wrong end of a nice hook. Shine blocks a head kick by Rogers.
Shine throws a head kick that half lands.
Shine connects with a leg kick. Rogers looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Rogers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Rogers sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Sun Shine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Shine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rogers momentarily.
Rogers throws a wild body kick that Shine sees coming a mile off. Shine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rogers circles away quickly and effectively. Shine throws a looping overhand right but Rogers ducks down to avoid it. Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch but Shine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. No joy there for Shine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shine scores with a one two! Rogers had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shine. Rogers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shine was well out of range. Poor timing from Rogers. Rogers moves in looking to clinch but Shine pushes him off. Shine moves in looking to clinch but Rogers pushes him off. Shine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Shine lands a lovely overhand right. Shine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shine wants it to stay on the feet. This has been an exciting period of action! Shine pushes Rogers up against the cage in a clinch. Shine unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rogers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Shine is pressed up against the cage. Rogers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shine down to the mat. Shine avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Shine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Steve Rogers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Shine misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Sun Shine. I think Rogers has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Rogers!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Calypso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calypso comes to the cage accompanied by Jedi Mind Tricks - Genghis Khan . johnson has chosen the rock says as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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275 lbs
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Calypso! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Dwayne johnson ! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! No luck with that takedown attempt from johnson . johnson shoots for a takedown but Calypso saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown and Calypso counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Jack Calypso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne johnson . johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Calypso pulls his head out easily. Calypso sitting and controlling from the half guard. Calypso frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Calypso with good strikes from the mount here!
It looks like Dwayne johnson has been cut. johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Calypso. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. johnson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
johnson is rocked!
That has opened up Dwayne johnson 's cut even more. Calypso lands a heavy shot. That's hurt johnson ! Calypso sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless johnson and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Calypso!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jedi Mindtricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wacek Pierdzialowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jedi Mindtricks! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Wacek Pierdzialowski! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A jab from Mindtricks misses. Pierdzialowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mindtricks. Pierdzialowski should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Pierdzialowski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Pierdzialowski wants to take a breather but Mindtricks is having none of it. Pierdzialowski trying to mount his opponent but Mindtricks defends it. Pierdzialowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mindtricks has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mindtricks won't allow Pierdzialowski to pass to mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pierdzialowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Mindtricks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Pierdzialowski is looking to pass Mindtricks's guard but actually Mindtricks recovers to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mindtricks wants to improve his position but instead Pierdzialowski has moved into half guard.
Pierdzialowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pierdzialowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pierdzialowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mindtricks keeps working. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pierdzialowski tries to pass to full mount but Mindtricks defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Pierdzialowski content to control rather than advance. Mindtricks is trying to stand.
Pierdzialowski is looking to take a break and control but Mindtricks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Wacek Pierdzialowski wasn't active enough on the ground. Mindtricks throws a shot from downtown. Pierdzialowski moves away and avoids it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wacek Pierdzialowski dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pierdzialowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Mindtricks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pierdzialowski. Mindtricks misses with a takedown and Pierdzialowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Pierdzialowski is looking to stall here but Mindtricks recovers full guard. Pierdzialowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Mindtricks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mindtricks trying to keep a closed guard but Pierdzialowski is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pierdzialowski trying to control but Mindtricks is working from the bottom. Pierdzialowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wacek Pierdzialowski has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Mindtricks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pierdzialowski.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Mindtricks scores with a decent looking hook. Jedi Mindtricks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mindtricks throws a looping overhand right but Pierdzialowski ducks down to avoid it. Pierdzialowski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Pierdzialowski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Mindtricks prevents Pierdzialowski from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pierdzialowski wants to take a breather but Mindtricks manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Pierdzialowski. Pierdzialowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Mindtricks is retaining full guard. Pierdzialowski controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pierdzialowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Wacek Pierdzialowski wasn't active enough on the ground. Pierdzialowski moves out of range of the strikes. Pierdzialowski stuffs the takedown. Mindtricks shoots in for a double leg but Pierdzialowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jedi Mindtricks. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mindtricks cracks Pierdzialowski with a good jab. Pierdzialowski misses with a takedown attempt - Mindtricks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mindtricks swings widly with a right hand
and Pierdzialowski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wacek Pierdzialowski 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!
Mindtricks swings widly with a right hand
so Pierdzialowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Pierdzialowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Mindtricks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mindtricks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Wacek Pierdzialowski was stalling too much, according to the referee. Mindtricks misses with a takedown attempt - Pierdzialowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Danga de danga de dang - Mindtricks scores with a four punch combination! Mindtricks scores with a hook. Mindtricks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pierdzialowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Mindtricks. Mindtricks thuds his right hand into Pierdzialowski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Mindtricks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Pierdzialowski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mindtricks won't be happy with that. Mindtricks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pierdzialowski on the ground. Mindtricks being controlled for a moment. Pierdzialowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mindtricks keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pierdzialowski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pierdzialowski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pierdzialowski content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Pierdzialowski swings around for an armbar but Mindtricks sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pierdzialowski's guard. Wacek Pierdzialowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Mindtricks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Mindtricks tries to free his leg and advance position but Pierdzialowski is retaining full guard. Mindtricks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Pierdzialowski controlling Mindtricks's posture. Mindtricks is looking to advance position but Pierdzialowski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Pierdzialowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight! Wacek Pierdzialowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Pierdzialowski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wacek Pierdzialowski!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Average (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucius Cincinnatus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cincinnatus has chosen Guile's Theme Song as his entrance music. Aaron Average has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Aaron Average! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucius Cincinnatus! The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Average lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cincinnatus circles away quickly and effectively. A shot to the liver by Average. Beautiful body shot. Average pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cincinnatus back to the cage. Average follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Cincinnatus shoots in for a takedown but Average shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Average throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Average bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cincinnatus's head backwards. Cincinnatus checks a leg kick. Some bone on bone action there as Average checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Aaron Average seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cincinnatus moves out of range of the strikes. Average cracks Cincinnatus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Average misses with a straight right. Average closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cincinnatus quickly recovers to half guard. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Cincinnatus is trying to get back to full guard. Cincinnatus has his hands clasped together around Average's back. He's all about the action.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cincinnatus is trying to get back to full guard. Average tries to stand and escape but Cincinnatus actually recovers to full guard. Average pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cincinnatus is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Cincinnatus trying to control the position.
Average wants to stand but Cincinnatus has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Cincinnatus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Aaron Average wasn't doing enough on the ground. Average scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cincinnatus doesn't seem bothered though. Cincinnatus throws a leg kick but Average checks it. Average throws a hook but Cincinnatus blocks it. The fighters circling - Cincinnatus throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Cincinnatus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Average! Average takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Average in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cincinnatus trying to control but he's not successful this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. BOOM! Cincinnatus connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cincinnatus wants to control the pace but Average is squirming around nicely. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Average is working to get back to half guard.
Cincinnatus lands with some strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucius Cincinnatus dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Average shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cincinnatus is trying to defend but Average finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Average wants to get back to his feet.
Average trying to control from half guard but Cincinnatus is working away. Cincinnatus preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Average is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Average landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Average tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Cincinnatus. Cincinnatus is staying active underneath Average, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Cincinnatus is trying to maintain the position but Average is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Aaron Average. Cincinnatus takes a swing at Average's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Average is looking to clinch but Cincinnatus is avoiding it.
Cincinnatus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Average manages to avoid it. Cincinnatus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Average checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Average lands a nice shot that snaps Cincinnatus's head back.
Average gets a clinch. Average escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cincinnatus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Cincinnatus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Average is aware though and is defending well. Average pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cincinnatus is keeping the position for now. Cincinnatus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Average stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cincinnatus swivels though and keeps the full guard. Average is working hard here to advance position. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Cincinnatus looking to control.
We're going to have a standup here because Aaron Average wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Cincinnatus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Average digs a good body shot into Cincinnatus's ribs. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Average dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice shot lands for Average. Average feints and as Cincinnatus raises his hands in defense, Average changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Cincinnatus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Lucius Cincinnatus has got the better of the ground game so far. Average trying to control but Cincinnatus is working from the bottom. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Cincinnatus wants to sweep here but Average controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Aaron Average wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Average swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cincinnatus. Average forces Cincinnatus back against the cage and clinches. Average has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cincinnatus uses from the top position. Cincinnatus throwing strikes but missing. Cincinnatus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Average can't keep his opponent in guard - Cincinnatus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Cincinnatus prevents Average from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cincinnatus not landing any meaningful shots this time. Cincinnatus stalling away here and it's allowed Average to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Cincinnatus looking to pass the guard. Cincinnatus stands and throws Average's legs to the side, diving into side control. Average is looking for a sweep. Cincinnatus is trying to get an arm triangle but Average is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cincinnatus trying to control the action but Average is working from the bottom. Cincinnatus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Average knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Average tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cincinnatus has knee on belly and moves into mount. Average is working to get back to half guard.
Average is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Cincinnatus locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Average is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucius Cincinnatus! Post fight, Lucius Cincinnatus stared into the camera and said 'no belt? i'm guessing his arm will do.'.
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