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HFC 3: 170 Semi's PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Beck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Big (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Beck has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steven Beck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Big!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beck drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Beck would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Big is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Let's hope that Big has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kevin Big was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Beck avoids the body shot from Big.
Beck shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Beck trying to pass the guard but Big defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Big wants to control but Beck is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Big tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Big is doing well to control the position and prevent Beck from advancing to side control.
Big has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Big flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Big wants to get back to full guard but Beck has passed into side control.
Beck working away.
Big is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Big regains half guard.
Beck is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Big sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big manages to get to full guard.
Big controlling the position.
Beck trying to control the position from guard on top but Big is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Big has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beck trying to control the position from guard on top but Big is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Beck stopping the sweep attempt from Big.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Big pushes Beck away with a front kick.
Beck is breathing heavily.
Big moves into the clinch.
Big lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Beck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Big clinches.
Big has clasped his hands together around Beck's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Beck taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Big working away.
Big lands an elbow.
Big is working Beck over with some ground and pound from side control.
Big grinds an elbow into Beck's temple.
Beck is not content to let Big control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big landing strikes.
Beck takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Big is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Beck knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Beck takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Beck takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Big is putting a hurting on Beck here, landing some big shots from side control.
Big advances nicely into full mount.
Big landing strikes from the mount.
Big scoring with strikes but Beck is staying in there.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Big dominated that round.
That's time! Beck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Beck takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Big scores a takedown into full mount!
Big with a couple of short strikes.
Big scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Beck?
Beck is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Big lands a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Big postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Beck looks a forlorn figure.
Big scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Big with good strikes from the mount here!
Big working the ground and pound effectively.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice elbow there by Big.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Big connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Beck bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Big tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Big has his hands on Beck's head, controlling the position.
Kevin Big has got the better of the ground game so far.
Big avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big pulls Beck in close to his closed guard and prevents Beck from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Big closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Big has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Big with a knee to the head.
Big goes for a takedown attempt but Beck pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Steven Beck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Big clinches up against the cage.
Big tries to score a body lock takedown but Beck shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Big has Beck pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Big pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Beck tumbling to the mat - Big dives into Beck's guard.
Beck looking to hit a scissor sweep but Big is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Big accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beck is looking for a triangle but Big pushes his legs off easily.
Big connects with a couple of short punches.
Beck utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Big postures up and lands a big shot to Beck's brow.
Big tries to free his leg and advance position but Beck is retaining full guard.
Big distracts Beck with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Beck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Big trying to control but Beck is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big advances position into side control!
Big has hold of Beck's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Beck tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Big cranks the arm and Beck screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Beck, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kevin Big!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ove Carlson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bone Dust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dust's choice of entrance music: Pinch Me. Ove Carlson 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ove Carlson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bone Dust!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlson has closed the distance and engaged Dust in a clinch.
Dust tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Carlson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Carlson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carlson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carlson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carlson closes the distance and clinches.
Carlson breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Dust or perhaps it was just good defense by Carlson which made him look bad.
Carlson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dust takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Carlson scores with a nice head shot.
Dust is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
OH! Dust has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Carlson smells blood and charges in for the finish! Carlson unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Dust sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ove Carlson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Dread (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MR Gnp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Damian Dread!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, MR Gnp!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dread displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gnp.
Dread drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dread avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gnp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dread lands a couple of elbows.
Dread knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gnp on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dread cracks Gnp with a solid left hand.
Gnp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dread is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dread postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dread is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dread throwing strikes from guard but Gnp blocks nicely.
Gnp trying to control the position.
Gnp is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dread defends well.
Gnp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gnp is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dread has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gnp looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dread is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dread lands a couple of digs.
Gnp keeping moving, preventing Dread from controlling successfully.
Dread content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gnp throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dread keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gnp's head.
Gnp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dread.
Dread is working Gnp over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dread got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gnp has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dread has managed to get both his arms back between Gnp's legs - danger averted.
Dread lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dread trying to control the position from guard on top but Gnp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dread working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gnp's head.
Gnp is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dread passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gnp manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gnp wants to sweep but no luck.
Dread working some strikes from top position.
Dread landing some decent shots from guard.
Gnp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dread wants to control from the top but Gnp keeps moving.
Gnp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dread with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gnp trying to control the position.
Gnp looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dread stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gnp swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gnp is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gnp is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dread with a nice head shot there.
Gnp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dread is looking to work some ground and pound but Gnp has wrist control.
Dread distracts Gnp with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gnp controlling the position.
Dread lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dread trying to control but Gnp is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gnp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dread defends it easily.
Gnp keeping moving, preventing Dread from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gnp lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dread!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gnp throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dread because Gnp loaded up on that one.
Gnp punching from mount but Dread doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gnp trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gnp working for a guillotine from mount but Dread is in no mood to give up.
Dread is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gnp thowing shots but they're missing.
Gnp landing shots from mount.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Dread 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.
Dread shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gnp manages to get to full guard.
Gnp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gnp doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Gnp looking to control.
Gnp is looking for a triangle but Dread pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dread accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dread lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gnp keeping moving, preventing Dread from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gnp is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dread is controlling Gnp's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gnp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gnp wants to control from the top but Dread keeps moving.
Gnp is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dread lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gnp!
Gnp is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gnp in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dread avoids the attempt from Gnp to control.
Gnp tries to reverse the position but Dread maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dread can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gnp is looking to escape.
Gnp keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dread landing punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dread cracks Gnp with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Dread!
Damian Dread thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Stroud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stroud comes to the cage accompanied by Septic Flesh - Pyramid God. Dr Bob is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Glenn Stroud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dr Bob!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroud tries to clinch there but Bob circles away.
Bob gets tackled into the cage by Stroud. Stroud maintains the clinch.
Bob has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stroud after a bit of a struggle.
Bob tries to score a body lock takedown but Stroud shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stroud has picked Bob up - he's going for a ride! Stroud dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Stroud wants to get back to his feet.
Bob tries to get to full guard but Stroud has control of the leg.
Bob missing with punches from the bottom.
Bob is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stroud pulls his head out easily.
Bob looking for submissions off his back.
Bob looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroud trying to control the action but Bob is working from the bottom.
Stroud seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Bob is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stroud pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bob gets back to full guard.
Stroud would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bob has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stroud can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stroud trying to control the position from guard on top but Bob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroud drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stroud jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stroud trying to control the position from guard on top but Bob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stroud knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bob on the ground.
Bob throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stroud is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bob tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bob keeping moving, preventing Stroud from controlling successfully.
Stroud postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stroud is looking to stand up but Bob won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroud is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stroud wants to control from the top but Bob keeps moving.
Stroud would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bob will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bob striking off his back but it's not causing Stroud any problems.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stroud accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bob looking to control.
Stroud has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bob working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stroud doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stroud manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stroud will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bob will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroud in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bob has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stroud can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bob looking for a triangle here. Stroud is fighting it but it looks tight! Bob pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Stroud is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dr Bob!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Howe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Bent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Bent has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kyle Howe's chin.
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Howe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Bent!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bent swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bent throws a push kick but Howe slaps the foot to one side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Howe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bent tries to bum rush Howe with a series of wild strikes but Howe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Howe feints a jab promting Bent to slip. Howe then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bent slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jason Bent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bent connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howe tries to clinch there but Bent circles away.
Bent lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Howe is rocked!
Bent misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bent gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bent has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bent wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bent takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bent looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bent throws an elbow that misses.
Howe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howe lands a knee to the body.
Howe has Bent pressed against the cage, preventing Bent from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Howe keeps control of Bent as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bent's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Howe slips a jab and a cross from Bent.
Howe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bent tries a low kick but Howe avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Bent. Those never looked like landing.
Bent swinging wildly here.
Bent stalks Howe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Howe's face. Howe staggers backwards, shaken.
Howe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bent swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Howe rushes Bent and presses him up against the cage.
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!
Bent breaks the clinch.
Bent tries to clinch up but Howe circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bent circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bent counters with a crisp right hand that drops Howe! Bent lets Howe back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Howe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bent looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Howe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Bent moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Howe! Bent continues to tee off on Howe, landing with a left and a right! Bent connects with a right hand that leaves Howe sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Bent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jason Bent!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Cattermole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Machin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liam Machin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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165 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Danny Cattermole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam Machin!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machin scores with a shot to the body.
Cattermole throws a head kick but Machin moves out of range.
Machin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cattermoles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cattermole tries to close the distance and clinch but Machin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cattermole dives in and grabs Machin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machin pushes down on Cattermole's head and hops out.
Cattermole clinches with his opponent.
Cattermole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cattermole has a takedown stuffed.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Machin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machin tests Cattermole's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machin throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Cattermole colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Machin as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Cattermole is left battered and dazed whilst Machin and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam Machin!
Post fight, Liam Machin stared into the camera and said 'If you're stupid enough to get into the cgae with me then expect a beating......'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan McEvoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walter Gunn is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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170 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan McEvoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Walter Gunn!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn moves into the clinch successfully.
McEvoy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Walter Gunn has been cut.
McEvoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McEvoy lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls for McEvoy to work.
Gunn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McEvoy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gunn's face.
Gunn jumps guard but McEvoy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gunn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McEvoy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gunn struggles to land a body shot inside as McEvoy controls his hands.
McEvoy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gunn tries to score a body lock takedown but McEvoy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ryan McEvoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Gunn.
McEvoy lands a knee to the head.
That has opened up Walter Gunn's cut even more.
Gunn tries to pull guard but McEvoy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McEvoy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunn wants a takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gunn throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gunn throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McEvoy lands a nice knee to the body.
Gunn looks gassed!
Gunn takes a knee right on the jaw!
McEvoy has Gunn pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Gunn is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from McEvoy - that's hurt Gunn badly! Oh, another knee lands and Gunn is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Gunn doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Ryan McEvoy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luco Zade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Luco Zade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saunders connects with a body shot.
Saunders scores with a body shot.
Saunders defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zade.
Zade shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saunders as he jumps to the side.
Saunders is looking to slow Zade down with leg kicks.
Saunders connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Saunders connects with a body shot.
Saunders feints a jab promting Zade to slip. Saunders then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zade slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zade takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
No joy there for Saunders, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Saunders. Those never looked like landing.
Saunders thumps Zade with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Saunders tries to clinch up.
Zade walks forward, straight into a front kick from Saunders.
Saunders lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zade looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saunders is fending him off so far but Zade persists. Nope, Saunders circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luco Zade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zade is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by Zade or perhaps it was just good defense by Saunders which made him look bad.
Saunders scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saunders scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saunders lands a head kick!
Saunders lands a nice looking body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders misses with a jab, cross combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saunders.
A head kick from Saunders lands but Zade takes it in his stride.
Saunders connects with a solid leg kick.
Zade takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saunders bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Saunders fakes the leg kick and cracks Zade in the body.
Zade 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.
Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch but Zade swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saunders moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Saunders fakes the leg kick and cracks Zade in the body.
Saunders throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Saunders.
Saunders digs a good body shot into Zade's ribs.
John Saunders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saunders lands a nice looking body kick.
Saunders lands with a straight right. Zade didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saunders lands a head kick!
Saunders closes the distance and clinches.
Saunders scores with a hook to the body.
Saunders lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saunders has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zade turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Saunders is looking for a sweep.
Saunders wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zade creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Saunders sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Saunders sneaks back into half guard.
Saunders trying to control but Zade postures up.
Zade 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.
Saunders moves into full guard.
Zade has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Saunders to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Zade is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Saunders pulls down on the head and he's put Zade to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Saunders!
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