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Vs»7 - Hepta PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Jacksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Ceasar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacksson's entrance music is Volbeat - Evelyn Live feat Petrov. A fine choice. 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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185 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Good gas tank |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnold Jacksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Julius Ceasar!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ceasar throws a leg kick which misses Jacksson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jacksson tries to avoid it.
Ceasar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jacksson.
Jacksson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jacksson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jacksson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacksson staying calm.
Jacksson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jacksson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jacksson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ceasar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ceasar is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jacksson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jacksson is trying to get an arm triangle but Ceasar is defending well.
Jacksson trying to control the action but Ceasar is working from the bottom.
Jacksson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Ceasar is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arnold Jacksson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miroslav Curik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Ketchup (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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154 lbs
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123 lbs
8 - 19 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Miroslav Curik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, John Ketchup!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ketchup gets the takedown into side control.
Curik gets back to half guard.
Ketchup wants to free his trapped foot but Curik is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ketchup seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ketchup wants to pass the guard but Curik is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ketchup sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Curik defending well though.
Ketchup is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ketchup thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Curik's head.
Curik looking for submissions off his back.
Curik is looking to improve his position.
Curik is looking to control Ketchup's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Curik avoid being mounted?
Curik actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ketchup in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Curik tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ketchup!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Ketchup!
In his post fight interview, John Ketchup started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dimitar Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soken Taz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Dimitar Ivanov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dimitar Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Soken Taz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ivanov misses with a double jab.
Taz shoots in looking for a takedown but Ivanov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Soken Taz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ivanov.
Taz misses with a takedown attempt
and Ivanov counters with a crisp one two that drops Taz! Ivanov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Taz to his feet! Taz is in big trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ivanov connects with a body shot that sends Taz's belly button to the back.
Taz looks gassed!
Ivanov connects with a stiff jab that staggers Taz - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dimitar Ivanov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Riverton Ripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and True Vengeance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). True Vengeance will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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142 lbs
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143 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Riverton Ripper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, True Vengeance!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vengeance moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vengeance throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vengeance darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vengeance lands a big head kick that sends Ripper tumbling to the mat! Vengeance takes a step backwards and waves Ripper back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ripper is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vengeance batters Ripper with a massive right followed by a huge left! Ripper is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Vengeance lands a final crushing right hand to drop Ripper to the mat with a gruesome thud! Vengeance is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). True Vengeance!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Evan Patrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
10 - 16 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Evan Patrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Powers!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Patrick manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Powers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Powers trying to control but Patrick is working from the bottom.
Patrick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Powers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Patrick throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Powers throwing strikes from guard but Patrick blocks nicely.
Patrick trying to control the position.
Powers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Patrick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Patrick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Powers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Patrick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patrick has an active guard here but Powers has managed to pass into half guard.
Powers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patrick wants to control but Powers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Patrick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Powers pulls his head out easily.
Patrick is looking for a sweep. Powers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Patrick actively working from the bottom here.
Patrick tries to get to full guard but Powers has control of the leg.
Powers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Patrick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Powers is working away from the top position though.
Powers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Patrick defending well though.
Powers is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Powers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patrick is not content to let Powers control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Powers is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Patrick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Powers pulls his head out easily.
Patrick tries to get to full guard but Powers has control of the leg.
Powers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Powers is keen to just control but Patrick is a slippery customer.
Powers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Patrick's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patrick strikes from the bottom but Powers uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Powers works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Patrick misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Patrick tries to buck Powers off but Powers is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers wants to control but Patrick is keeping him busy.
Patrick regains half guard.
Patrick is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Powers scores with a couple of nice shots.
Patrick might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Powers is working for a submission of some sort.
Patrick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Powers pulls his head out easily.
Powers is stalling here. Patrick is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Powers seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Patrick has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Powers is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Patrick has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patrick thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Powers gets back to half guard.
Patrick is trying for a kimura here. Powers looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Patrick wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Evan Patrick!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Hastings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eskil Lemmelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lemmelin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fönt ja en körv. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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216 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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240 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Hastings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Eskil Lemmelin!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hastings has Lemmelin up against the cage in a clinch.
Hastings wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lemmelin has Hastings pressed against the cage, preventing Hastings from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hastings tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lemmelin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hastings is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lemmelin is defending well for now.
Hastings scores with a knee to the head.
Lemmelin tries to work over Hastings's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hastings.
Lemmelin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hastings is looking to stand up but Lemmelin isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemmelin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lemmelin content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hastings wants to stand but Lemmelin is controlling the position.
Lemmelin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lemmelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Hastings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lemmelin won't allow Hastings to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hastings keeping moving, preventing Lemmelin from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemmelin is pushing down on Hastings's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hastings is fighting to maintain full guard but Lemmelin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lemmelin controlling the pace.
Hastings is trying to stand back up but Lemmelin is controlling him
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lemmelin lands a nice short elbow.
Lemmelin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lemmelin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lemmelin wants to take a breather but Hastings is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemmelin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lemmelin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lemmelin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hastings on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hastings tries to get out of the position.
Lemmelin slips a nice elbow through Hastings's hands, connecting with Hastings's forehead.
Hastings avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lemmelin.
Lemmelin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lemmelin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lemmelin thows a huge punch but Hastings dodges it nicely.
Lemmelin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lemmelin throwing shots but Hastings is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hastings is looking to escape.
Hastings is breathing heavily.
Lemmelin working Hastings over with strikes.
Lemmelin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lemmelin slips a nice elbow through Hastings's hands, connecting with Hastings's forehead.
Lemmelin slips a nice elbow through Hastings's hands, connecting with Hastings's forehead.
Lemmelin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lemmelin lands a nice short elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lemmelin prevents Hastings from standing back up.
Lemmelin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eskil Lemmelin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lemmelin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Josh Hastings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hastings fails with a takedown attempt.
Josh Hastings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemmelin digs a good body shot into Hastings's ribs.
Hastings looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Eskil Lemmelin has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hastings wants to control from the top but Lemmelin keeps moving.
Hastings looking to sit in guard and control but Lemmelin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lemmelin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemmelin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lemmelin distracts Hastings with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lemmelin content to stall in guard here.
Hastings avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hastings keeping moving, preventing Lemmelin from controlling successfully.
Lemmelin is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemmelin lands a couple of elbows.
Lemmelin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lemmelin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lemmelin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hastings being controlled here, momentarily.
Hastings utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemmelin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lemmelin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lemmelin throwing strikes but missing.
Hastings knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lemmelin on the ground.
Lemmelin is stalling in the full guard.
Hastings wants to stand and escape but Lemmelin is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hastings trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hastings preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lemmelin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hastings rushes Lemmelin and presses him up against the cage.
Lemmelin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hastings gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hastings working hard to break the clinch.
Hastings tries to break free but Lemmelin pushes him back against the cage.
Lemmelin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hastings's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hastings has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemmelin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hastings shoots in looking for a takedown but Lemmelin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hastings's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hastings takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eskil Lemmelin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lemmelin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hastings on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hastings takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lemmelin lands a big uppercut and Hastings crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hastings looks OK. Lemmelin waves Hastings back to his feet!
Hastings is rocked!
Lemmelin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lemmelin shoots in for a takedown and gets it, with a heavy slam. That will score well with the judges.
Oh Hastings is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lemmelin lands a couple of digs.
Lemmelin advances position into side control!
A big shot lands for Lemmelin! That's hurt Hastings! Will he recover? Lemmelin fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eskil Lemmelin!
Eskil Lemmelin 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sam Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boon Baggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baggins is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins (my hero). Sam Smith could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Boon Baggins's chin.
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160 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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180 cm
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163 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Boon Baggins!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baggins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Baggins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smith tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Baggins is in Smith's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Baggins trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Baggins postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Smith is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Baggins, into his guard.
Smith wants to get up but he can't break Baggins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith tries to stand but Baggins is controlling from the bottom.
Baggins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Baggins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Baggins is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baggins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Baggins looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith stands up from Baggins's guard - Smith perhaps looking for a knockout.
Baggins ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a one two combo.
It looks like Boon Baggins has been cut.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Baggins ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Baggins is out of range.
Baggins blocks a jab.
Baggins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A clash of legs there as Baggins blocks the low kick.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks to land a combination. Baggins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baggins closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Baggins pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baggins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baggins fails with the takedown.
Sam Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boon Baggins.
Baggins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith lands the left hand.
Baggins is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Smith has cracked Baggins with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Smith lands another huge swinging hook and Baggins tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Baggins, before Smith can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sam Smith!
In his post fight interview, Sam Smith started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Backman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Schim Fairbain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fairbain is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Remember my name. Schim Fairbain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Backman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Schim Fairbain!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backman throws a series of strikes that have Fairbain backpedaling.
Fairbain feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Backman's calf.
Fairbain lands with a nice body kick.
Backman jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Backman throws a looping overhand right but Fairbain ducks down to avoid it.
Fairbain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fairbain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fairbain throws a hook to the side of Backman's head but Backman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That kick from Fairbain tenderised Backman's leg. Backman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fairbain lands with a straight right. Backman didn't see that one coming.
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!
Backman throws the left hand but Fairbain avoids the punch easily.
Fairbain tries a head kick but it misses.
Backman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Backman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fairbain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backman throws a head kick that misses.
Schim Fairbain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fairbain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fairbain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fairbain lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fairbain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fairbain moves into the clinch.
Fairbain is pressed up against the cage. Backman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fairbain down to the mat. Fairbain avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fairbain moves away from the strike by Backman.
Backman swats away the attempt to clinch by Fairbain.
Backman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fairbain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fairbain lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fairbain scores with a jab to the jaw.
Backman throws a combination. Fairbain tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fairbain connects with a body shot.
Fairbain ducks under a wild hook from Backman.
Backman throws a nice looking combination but Fairbain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Backman is breathing heavily.
Fairbain throws a leg kick but Backman moved away.
Fairbain drives through and clinches with Backman against the cage.
Fairbain just leaning against Backman, taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Fairbain.
Fairbain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fairbain tries to work over Backman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fairbain is struggling to control the position.
Backman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fairbain pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fairbain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Backman goes for a takedown attempt but Fairbain pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Backman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fairbain moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A head kick from Fairbain lands but Backman takes it in his stride.
Backman just misses with a punch to the body.
Backman misses with a hook
and Fairbain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fairbain slips a straight right by Backman.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fairbain.
Fairbain lands a really nice looking cross but Backman seems unphased.
Backman swings widly with a right hand
and Fairbain counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Backman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fairbain, right into the meat.
Backman misses with a series of wild punches.
Backman throws a poor cross that misses
and Fairbain moves into the clinch.
Fairbain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fairbain holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Fairbain fails to land.
Backman is trying to force a seperation but Fairbain has the dominant position.
Fairbain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fairbain misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Backman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fairbain throws a head punch that misses.
Fairbain lands a right hand.
Fairbain lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Schim Fairbain dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Backman avoids the head kick by Fairbain.
Backman is rocked!
Fairbain throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Oh Backman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fairbain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fairbain drops Backman with a big left hand! Backman is injured, injured bad! Fairbain jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Schim Fairbain!
A victorious Schim Fairbain thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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