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AFC 16: Munch vs Noonan PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Salace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Knowles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knowles has chosen Chris Knowles as his entrance music. Christian Knowles struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Simon Salace could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Christian Knowles'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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Salace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Knowles!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salace shoots and misses
and Knowles counters with a right hand to the body.
Salace takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knowles lands a jab to the nose.
Knowles looks to land a combination. Salace sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Salace tries for a takedown but Knowles circles away easily
and Knowles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knowles connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knowles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knowles wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Salace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knowles lands a right hook to the body.
Salace has managed to clinch.
Knowles is pushing Salace up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Salace can't get the takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Knowles.
Knowles unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Salace is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knowles digs a right hand into Salace's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Salace's gas tank.
Knowles lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knowles pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Knowles.
Knowles lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Knowles.
Salace is working for takedown but Knowles is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knowles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knowles moves into the clinch.
Salace changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Knowles fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Knowles cracks the inside of Salace's front leg.
Salace tries for a takedown but Knowles circles away easily
and Knowles counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knowles moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Salace avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salace fails with the takedown
and Knowles counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Salace thinking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knowles lands with a nice combination. Salace backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knowles lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Knowles 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.
Knowles looks to land a combination. Salace sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A jab from Knowles does it's job there.
Christian Knowles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knowles throws a one two combo.
Salace walks forward, straight into a front kick from Knowles.
Salace fails with the takedown
and Knowles counters with a nice body shot.
Knowles throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Salace stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Simon Salace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knowles throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Salace on the side of the head.
Knowles lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Knowles is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Salace closes the distance and clinches up with Knowles, looking for a takedown. Salace pushes Knowles against the cage but Knowles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Knowles.
Knowles keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Salace takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salace misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Salace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knowles scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Salace. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Salace tries for a takedown but Knowles circles away easily
enabling Knowles to counter with a crisp jab.
Knowles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Knowles coming out on top.
Knowles tries to clinch up but Salace circles away and keeps his distance.
Knowles lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Knowles connects with a body shot.
Salace shoots and misses
and Knowles counters with a leg kick.
Knowles tries to clinch but Salace moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knowles's jab looks to have found its range, popping Salace under the eye.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knowles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Knowles, right into the meat.
Knowles buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knowles throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Knowles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A shot to the liver by Knowles. Beautiful body shot.
Knowles bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Salace's head backwards.
Salace shoots and misses
and Knowles counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knowles darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Christian Knowles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Knowles there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Knowles lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Knowles connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Knowles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knowles wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knowles fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Salace, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Knowles.
It looks like Simon Salace has been cut.
Knowles working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knowles lands a nice knee to the body.
Knowles with a knee to the head.
Knowles has Salace pushed against the cage.
Knowles lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salace takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knowles breaks the clinch.
Salace is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Knowles scores with a one two! Salace had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Salace gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knowles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knowles works over Salace's head and body with a nice combination.
Knowles scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salace fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Salace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knowles scores with a jab to the head.
Knowles lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salace shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knowles counters with a nice uppercut.
Knowles lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Christian Knowles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Salace avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knowles scores with a nice right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salace has his takedown stuffed
and Knowles counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Knowles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knowles has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Knowles!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enele Tuilagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimbo Slice has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kimbo Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Enele Tuilagi!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice shoots in and gets a takedown into Tuilagi's guard.
Slice pushes down on Tuilagi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Slice is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Slice has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Tuilagi defend it? Slice steps over the head and cranks it - Tuilagi is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Slice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kimbo Slice!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Miroslaw Gorski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gorski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Iron Maiden- The Number Of The Beast. Morgan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pendulum - Witchcraft kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jesse Morgan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrzej Miroslaw Gorski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesse Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morgan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gorski!
Morgan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Morgan looking to control but Gorski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gorski tries to reverse the position but Morgan maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Morgan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Morgan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Morgan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gorski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Morgan looking to finish Gorski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gorski!
Gorski wants to get back to his feet.
Morgan avoids the attempt from Gorski to control.
Gorski is in a horrible position here. Morgan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Morgan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gorski's face.
Gorski is rocked!
Gorski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Oh Gorski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morgan with shots to the head and body - Gorski looks very uncomfortable down there.
Morgan working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gorski taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Morgan! Gorski is hurt baaadly! Morgan is firing away with more strikes - Gorski is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Morgan!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Fok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Donnelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Donnelly's choice of entrance music: Guru Josh Project-Infinity. Patrick Donnelly acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adrian Fok!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Donnelly!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donnelly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Horrible takedown by Fok or perhaps it was just good defense by Donnelly which made him look bad.
Donnelly leaves Fok with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Donnelly stalks Fok and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fok's face. Fok staggers backwards, shaken.
Donnelly works over Fok's head and body with a nice combination.
Donnelly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fok. That did some damage!
Fok has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Fok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Fok with that takedown attempt.
Fok shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Donnelly but Donnelly pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fok takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donnelly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Donnelly throws a combination. Fok tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donnelly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donnelly lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Donnelly uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Donnelly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Donnelly misses with a two punch combination.
Patrick Donnelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donnelly walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fok checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Donnelly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fok is trying hard to land a takedown here. Donnelly sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fok is breathing heavily.
Donnelly moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fok shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Donnelly defends it nicely.
Donnelly throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Donnelly finds it's way through Fok's defenses.
Fok shoots in but Donnelly avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Donnelly connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donnelly shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fok eats them both and turns towards Donnelly to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Donnelly drops Fok with a beautiful combination! Fok stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Donnelly is looking for the KO!
Fok is rocked!
Fok gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Donnelly gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Donnelly!
Patrick Donnelly is the new bantamweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Patrick Donnelly waved his t-shirt featuring Sydney BEAST Clothing *//$12\*'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fanis Bartko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hideyoshi Hatakeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fanis Bartko has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fanis Bartko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hideyoshi Hatakeda!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatakeda looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bartko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bartko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hatakeda defends it easily.
Bartko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bartko keeping moving, preventing Hatakeda from controlling successfully.
Bartko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hatakeda defends well.
Hatakeda passes Bartko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bartko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hatakeda pulls his head out easily.
Hatakeda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bartko defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatakeda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bartko defending well though.
Bartko actively working from the bottom here.
Bartko actively working from the bottom here.
Bartko is refusing to be controlled, as Hatakeda sits in half guard.
Hatakeda is trying to work for a kimura but Bartko is defending well.
Bartko actively working from the bottom here.
Bartko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hatakeda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hatakeda's back!
Bartko is trying to stick to Hatakeda's back but Hatakeda is turning into Bartko. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bartko's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hatakeda.
Hatakeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Bartko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatakeda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bartko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hatakeda has managed to get both his arms back between Bartko's legs - danger averted.
Bartko is breathing heavily.
Bartko working for a triangle but Hatakeda defends it easily.
Hatakeda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bartko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hatakeda controlling from the top position.
Bartko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatakeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Bartko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bartko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hatakeda defends it easily.
Bartko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hatakeda is aware though and is defending well.
Hatakeda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bartko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hatakeda is aware though and is defending well.
Hatakeda would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bartko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bartko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hatakeda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bartko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bartko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hatakeda is aware though and is defending well.
Bartko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bartko keeping moving, preventing Hatakeda from controlling successfully.
Hatakeda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bartko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hatakeda has managed to get both his arms back between Bartko's legs - danger averted.
Hatakeda wants to control from the top but Bartko keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bartko looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hatakeda has picked Bartko up and slammed him! Bartko can't keep hold of the triangle and Hatakeda manages to pass to side control!
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!
Hatakeda tries to stand but Bartko is controlling his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fanis Bartko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hatakeda gets the takedown into side control.
Hatakeda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bartko keeps working.
Bartko is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hatakeda is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hatakeda wants to stand but Bartko is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Bartko working to try and regain half guard.
Bartko regains half guard.
Hatakeda wants to free his trapped foot but Bartko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fanis Bartko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hatakeda is breathing heavily.
Bartko gets back to full guard.
Bartko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hatakeda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hatakeda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hatakeda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bartko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hatakeda defends it easily.
Hatakeda is sitting in close to Bartko's body. Bartko has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hatakeda is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hatakeda is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bartko.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fanis Bartko!
A determined Fanis Bartko didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jim Armsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pistol Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pistol Robinson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
157 lbs
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150 lbs
12 - 18 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Armsworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Pistol Robinson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Armsworth trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Robinson manages to pass to mount!
Armsworth is squirming around, avoiding Robinson's attempts to control the action.
Armsworth on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Armsworth tries to get out of the position.
Armsworth manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Armsworth defends it well.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Armsworth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robinson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Armsworth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robinson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Pistol Robinson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robinson pushes Armsworth up against the cage in a clinch.
Robinson breaks the clinch.
Armsworth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Armsworth drops Robinson with a right and a left! Armsworth comes rushing in but Robinson regains his composure and manages to keep Armsworth in guard.
Robinson is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Robinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Armsworth defends it easily.
Robinson is still in real trouble! Can Armsworth finish him?
Armsworth stands up and waves to Robinson to follow him.
Robinson slips a jab and a cross from Armsworth.
Robinson seems to have recovered his senses.
Robinson dives in and grabs Armsworth's left leg, looking for a takedown. Armsworth pushes down on Robinson's head and hops out.
Jim Armsworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pistol Robinson.
Robinson looks gassed!
Armsworth looks to land a right hand but Robinson moved out of range.
Armsworth throws a nice looking combination but Robinson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt.
Robinson tries to clinch there but Armsworth circles away.
Robinson shoots in but no luck this time.
Armsworth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Robinson circles away quickly and effectively.
Robinson seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Armsworth shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Robinson is backing up but Armsworth catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Robinson covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Armsworth Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Armsworth!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Mullberry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karlos Vemola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mullberry comes to the cage accompanied by Top Gun Anthem. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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188 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Mullberry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Karlos Vemola!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullberry thuds a left hand into Vemola's body.
Vemola misses with a takedown attempt - Mullberry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vemola takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Horrible takedown by Vemola or perhaps it was just good defense by Mullberry which made him look bad.
Nice cross by Mullberry.
Mullberry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vemola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vemola looks for a takedown but Mullberry sprawls well.
James Mullberry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karlos Vemola.
Vemola looks for a takedown but Mullberry sprawls well.
Mullberry ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vemola looks gassed!
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!
Vemola doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Mullberry to counter with a crisp jab.
Mullberry works Vemola's body with a nice hook.
Mullberry drops Vemola with a big left hand! Vemola is injured, injured bad! Mullberry jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Mullberry!
James Mullberry thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Sence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potter comes to the cage accompanied by Super Sharp Shooter - The Ganja Kru . Ryan Potter could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Charlie Sence's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Sence!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sence tries to clinch up but Potter circles away and keeps his distance.
Sence lands with a nice combination. Potter backs away looking to recover.
Sence shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Potter has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Sence should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Potter has tightened it up now! Sence should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ryan Potter!
Ryan Potter seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Munch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Noonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noonan has chosen 3DD - Kryptonite as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Michael Noonan enters the cage!
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289 lbs
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3 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, John Munch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Noonan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Munch lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Michael Noonan has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noonan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Munch.
Munch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Noonan tries to avoid it but Munch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Noonan to the ground. Noonan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Munch tries to work over Noonan's front leg with a kick but Noonan checks it.
Noonan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Munch moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Munch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Munch thows a body shot but no joy.
Noonan wants to land a leg kick but Munch is out of range.
Munch takes a jab right on the kisser.
Munch tries to clinch but Noonan moves out of range.
Munch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Noonan as he jumps to the side.
Munch fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Munch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munch wants to clinch but Noonan slips to the side
and Noonan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Noonan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Munch up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The referee calls for Noonan to work.
Munch wants to break free but Noonan has control.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Noonan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Noonan can't find room to land a body shot as Munch controls the action.
Noonan lands a left hand.
Munch looking for a takedown.
Munch tries to score a body lock takedown but Noonan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Noonan prevents the takedown attempt.
Munch is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Noonan - that landed with a thud.
Munch fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Noonan.
Munch breaks the clinch.
Noonan works Munch's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noonan looks to land a body kick but Munch moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noonan throws a low kick, looking for Munch's leg but Munch calmly moves out of range.
Munch looks to throw the jab but Noonan is out of range.
Munch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noonan throws a leg kick but Munch moved away.
Noonan takes the fight into the clinch.
Munch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Noonan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Munch blocks a body shot from Noonan.
Munch tries to pull guard but Noonan won't allow it.
Noonan can't find room to land a body shot as Munch controls the action.
Noonan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Noonan digs a right hand underneath Munch's ribcage. Munch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Noonan lands a nice shot to the body.
Noonan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Noonan - that landed with a thud.
Noonan lands a body punch.
Noonan is stalling here.
Noonan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Noonan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Munch is rocked!
Noonan creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Munch with a big uppercut! Munch tries to clinch up but Noonan pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Munch to the mat! Munch covers up and Noonan unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Michael Noonan!
Michael Noonan is the new heavyweight champion!
Michael Noonan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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