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UFC 23 - Apollyon vs Burgendy PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladislav Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tahvo Aijala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalashnikov comes into the arena with Metallica - Broken, Beat & Scarred blaring out of the sound system. Tahvo Aijala will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vladislav Kalashnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Tahvo Aijala!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalashnikov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kalashnikov slips a nice elbow through Aijala's hands, connecting with Aijala's forehead.
Aijala really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kalashnikov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kalashnikov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aijala defending well though.
Kalashnikov is nestled in close to Aijala, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
It looks like Tahvo Aijala has been cut.
Kalashnikov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Aijala with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aijala is looking to escape.
Kalashnikov throwing shots but Aijala is blocking nicely.
Kalashnikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalashnikov stops Aijala from getting back to his feet.
Kalashnikov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kalashnikov 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.
Kalashnikov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov working over Aijala with some ground and pound. Aijala looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kalashnikov working over Aijala with some ground and pound. Aijala looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kalashnikov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aijala tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Kalashnikov manages to move to mount!
Kalashnikov lands a big shot to the head and Aijala winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Vladislav Kalashnikov!
A victorious Vladislav Kalashnikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joonatan Valasvatsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lamar Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington has chosen UFC Theme song as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Joonatan Valasvatsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Lamar Washington!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington takes a jab right on the kisser.
Washington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valasvatsa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Washington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Valasvatsa looks to score with a jab to the body but Washington is just out of range.
Washington lands a glancing blow to the side of Valasvatsa's head.
Washington throws a hook but Valasvatsa blocks it.
Washington is looking to clinch but Valasvatsa is avoiding it.
Valasvatsa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Washington. Those never looked like landing.
Washington uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Washington tries to clinch but Valasvatsa moves out of range.
Washington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valasvatsa swats away the attempt to clinch by Washington.
Valasvatsa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington swinging wildly here.
Washington closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Washington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valasvatsa.
Washington throws a nice outside leg kick.
Washington tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Valasvatsa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Valasvatsa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Washington is looking to clinch but Valasvatsa is avoiding it.
Washington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Washington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Washington!
Washington throws a looping overhand right but Valasvatsa ducks down to avoid it.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valasvatsa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Valasvatsa pushes Washington back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Valasvatsa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valasvatsa lands a shot to the body.
Valasvatsa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Washington is defending well.
Valasvatsa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Washington is keeping busy.
Washington is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Valasvatsa scores with a hook to the body.
Valasvatsa lands a shoulder strike.
Valasvatsa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Washington as the two fighters clinch.
Valasvatsa effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valasvatsa can't find room to land a body shot as Washington controls the action.
Valasvatsa avoiding damage as Washington throws knees to the body.
Washington is pushing Valasvatsa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Valasvatsa tries to throw a body punch but Washington avoids it by throwing Valasvatsa back against the cage.
Washington prevents the takedown attempt.
Washington working aggressively here.
Washington blocks a body shot from Valasvatsa.
Washington is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Valasvatsa digs a right hand into Washington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Washington's gas tank.
Valasvatsa tries to throw a body punch but Washington avoids it by throwing Valasvatsa back against the cage.
Washington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valasvatsas head.
Valasvatsa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Valasvatsa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Washington tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Valasvatsa avoids it.
Valasvatsa lands a shoulder strike.
Valasvatsa is struggling to control the position.
Washington taking a breather.
Valasvatsa prevents a body shot from Washington.
A left hand lands to the body for Valasvatsa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valasvatsa is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joonatan Valasvatsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valasvatsa misses with the head strike.
Valasvatsa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Washington letting Valasvatsa take a breather here.
Valasvatsa tries a body shot but Washington blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joonatan Valasvatsa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Valasvatsa tries for a takedown but Washington sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Valasvatsa connects with a jab.
Washington closes the distance and clinches.
Washington lands a nice knee to the body.
Washington is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Valasvatsa is keeping busy.
Washington landing knees to the body.
Come on Valasvatsa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Valasvatsa wants a takedown but no success here.
Washington stalling in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valasvatsa avoids a wild elbow strike from Washington.
Washington content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Washington stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lamar Washington.
Washington throws a leg kick which misses Valasvatsa's front leg but catches the back leg as Valasvatsa tries to avoid it.
Washington is looking to clinch but Valasvatsa is avoiding it.
Valasvatsa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Valasvatsa slips a straight right by Washington.
A head kick misses from Washington.
A telegraphed right hand from Washington misses the target.
Valasvatsa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Washington takes a step back to recover.
Washington is breathing heavily.
Washington with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Valasvatsa to score with a decent uppercut.
Valasvatsa looks to score with a jab to the body but Washington is just out of range.
Washington tries to clinch up
and Valasvatsa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valasvatsa misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Valasvatsa finds it's target.
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!
Jab by Valasvatsa.
A good leg kick by Washington.
Washington tries to clinch but Valasvatsa is having none of it.
Washington tries to clinch but Valasvatsa moves out of range.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valasvatsa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lamar Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Valasvatsa.
Lamar Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valasvatsa blocks a jab.
Washington doesn't manage to clinch there - Valasvatsa circles away.
Lamar Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valasvatsa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valasvatsa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Washington wants to clinch
and Valasvatsa counters with a nice body kick.
Washington ducks right into an uppercut from Valasvatsa.
Washington staying out of range there.
A big right from Valasvatsa misses.
Valasvatsa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Washington.
Washington drops his hands momentarily and Valasvatsa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Washington scores with a nice right hand.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch but Valasvatsa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Valasvatsa throws a right and a left that Washington avoids nicely.
Washington tries to clinch up.
Washington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valasvatsa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valasvatsa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Washington.
Valasvatsa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washington.
Valasvatsa digs a good hook to Washington's body.
Washington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Washington throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Washington wants to clinch up but Valasvatsa keeps it at a distance.
Good exchange - Valasvatsa coming out on top.
Valasvatsa just misses with a punch to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Washington enables Valasvatsa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Washington manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Valasvatsa from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valasvatsa has gone for a leg lock! Washington slips out almost immediately though and dives into Valasvatsa's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joonatan Valasvatsa will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch but Valasvatsa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Washington tries to bum rush Valasvatsa with a series of wild strikes but Valasvatsa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Valasvatsa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Washington manages to avoid it.
Valasvatsa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Washington looks to land a right hand but Valasvatsa moved out of range.
Washington looks to land a left hand but Valasvatsa moved out of range nicely.
Washington tries to clinch but Valasvatsa moves away
and Washington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valasvatsa throws a jab but it's blocked by Washington.
Washington moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Washington clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Valasvatsa misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valasvatsa misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Washington avoiding damage.
Valasvatsa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Washington stalling in the clinch but Valasvatsa improves position.
Valasvatsa looking for a takedown.
Washington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Valasvatsa looking to stall.
Washington stalling in the clinch but Valasvatsa improves position.
Valasvatsa tries to work over Washington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valasvatsa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Valasvatsa.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Washington obliges.
Valasvatsa tries to pull guard but Washington won't allow it.
Valasvatsa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Washington to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joonatan Valasvatsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valasvatsa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Valasvatsa.
The referee calls for Washington to work.
Washington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valasvatsa tries to pull guard but Washington won't allow it.
Washington creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Valasvatsa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valasvatsa looking to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Valasvatsa can't find room to land a body shot as Washington controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington misses with an elbow strike.
Washington looking to slow down the pace here.
Washington comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Joonatan Valasvatsa has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Washington fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valasvatsa.
Washington tries to land a knee to the head but Valasvatsa blocks with his arms.
Washington looking to slow down the pace here.
Washington using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Valasvatsa is trying to pull guard but Washington turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Washington prevents a body shot from Valasvatsa.
Valasvatsa lands an uppercut.
Valasvatsa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Washington is keeping busy.
Valasvatsa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Washington to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington prevents a body shot from Valasvatsa.
Valasvatsa tries to pull guard but Washington won't allow it.
Valasvatsa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Washington is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Washington stalling the fight.
Valasvatsa dodges an elbow strike from Washington.
Valasvatsa tries to work over Washington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valasvatsa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washington's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Valasvatsa scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Valasvatsa tries to work over Washington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valasvatsa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washington's elbow.
Washington content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Valasvatsa managing to block the knees to the body from Washington.
Valasvatsa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lamar Washington.
I think Valasvatsa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Joonatan Valasvatsa!
Judge James Glass scores the fight as a draw!
Judge William Gold scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Davison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hill has chosen Kiss - Detroit Rock City as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dylan Davison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, George Hill!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Davison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hill scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
No luck for Davison with that takedown attempt.
Davison walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hill.
Hill throws a right and a left that Davison avoids nicely.
A combination from Hill does no damage.
A left and a right from Hill both land. Nice combination.
No joy there for Hill, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hill lands a right hook to the body.
George Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hill connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hill misses with the combination.
Davison fails with the takedown
and Hill counters with a left and a right that stings Davison.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Davison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davison is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hill scores with a three punch combo!
Hill fails to land with a series of punches.
Hill dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Davison. That did some damage!
Hill works over Davison's head and body with a nice combination.
Hill fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hill throws a right hand that Davison ducks under and follows up with a left that Davison also avoids with ease.
Hill defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Davison.
A combination from Hill does no damage.
Hill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hill is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davison moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Davison crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hill - the referee stops the clock and Davison gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hill. Davison manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hill lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Davison circles away quickly and effectively.
George Hill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davison takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hill looks to land a combination but Davison avoids it well.
Both fighters circling a little - Hill finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hill scores with a one two! Davison had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hill looks to land a combination but Davison avoids it well.
Hill throws a combination. Davison tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Davison takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hill throws a head kick that half lands.
Hill pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Davison back to the cage. Hill follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Davison will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill with a nice cross.
Hill uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Davison has time to react.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hill!
Hill lands a jab to Davison's midsection.
Davison has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hill scores with a jab to the jaw.
Davison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hill.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Davison. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hill misses with a double jab.
Hill moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Hill misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill stuffs the takedown attempt from Davison. Davison gets slowly back to his feet.
Davison doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hill counters with a left and a right that stings Davison.
Hill lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hill.
Hill misses with the combination.
Davison stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hill.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hill throws a right hand that Davison ducks under and follows up with a left that Davison also avoids with ease.
Hill throws a series of strikes that have Davison backpedaling.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No luck for Davison with that takedown attempt.
Hill misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Hill dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice jab there from Hill.
Hill lands with a right hand.
Nice body kick there by Hill.
Hill swinging wildly here.
Hill lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hill scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hill's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hill duly obliges.
Davison shoots in for a double leg but Hill sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dylan Davison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davison is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hill.
Hill tries to bum rush Davison with a series of wild strikes but Davison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hill jabs Davison right on the nose. Davison blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Davison decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hill's guard.
Hill wants to get back to his feet but Davison is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hill pushes Davison off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Davison avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davison shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hill lands with a nice body kick.
Hill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hill scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Nice cross by Hill.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Hill.
Hill fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Davison.
Davison looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hill scores with a spinning back kick!
Hill misses with a two punch combination.
Hill throws a one two combo.
Good leg kick by Hill there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Davison dives in and grabs Hill's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hill pushes down on Davison's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Davison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davison.
Hill looks to land a combination but Davison avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hill darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hill scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hill displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Davison.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Davison is defended easily by Hill.
George Hill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davison takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hill feints a jab promting Davison to slip. Hill then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Davison slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hill swinging wildly here.
Davison avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davison shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Davison was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hill is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Davison raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hill's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Davison lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hill is trying to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davison with the ground and pound from mount.
Hill squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Davison scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hill?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Hill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Davison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Davison is defended easily by Hill.
Hill throws a combination. Davison tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Davison will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hill moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Davison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hill - that will leave a mark!
Davison is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hill.
A punch combination from Hill misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hill misses with a wild combination.
Hill throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Davison.
Hill misses with a wild combination.
Davison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hill.
Nice sprawl there from Hill as Davison shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Davison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill lands with a nice combination. Davison backs away looking to recover.
Hill has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hill throws a combination. Davison tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hill misses with the combination.
Hill lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Davison circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davison looks to land a body kick but Hill moved away.
Hill misses with the combination.
Hill throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hill lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hill throws a wild body kick that Davison sees coming a mile off.
Hill throws a solid leg kick but Davison takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hill.
Davison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hill throws a right hand that Davison ducks under and follows up with a left that Davison also avoids with ease.
Davison dodges the punch combination from Hill.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hill misses with a series of wild punches.
Hill tries a head kick but it misses.
Hill lands an overhand right.
Hill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hill moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Davison avoids the head kick by Hill.
Davison looking to score a takedown here. Hill is defending well but Davison drives through and ends up in Hill's guard.
Hill manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Davison slips a jab and a cross from Hill.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hill!
Hill throws a half hearted mid kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Davison is defended easily by Hill.
A punch combination from Hill misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hill cracks Davison with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hill misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hill throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dylan Davison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
George Hill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Hill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hill winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for George Hill!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for George Hill!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for George Hill!
George Hill wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Muchacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Flare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Muchacho could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Flare's chin.
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219 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
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Muchacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, John Flare!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muchacho fails with the takedown.
Flare tries for a takedown but Muchacho sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Muchacho looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Flare working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Muchacho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Muchacho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Muchacho trying to control the position from guard on top but Flare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flare not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Muchacho is working Flare over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muchacho stands and throws Flare's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Muchacho controlling the position from side mount.
Muchacho lands a nice forearm strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Flare's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Flare might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Muchacho kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Muchacho really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Flare tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Muchacho staying calm.
Muchacho working the head and body with strikes.
Muchacho tries to move to mount but Flare blocks the move with his legs.
Muchacho wants to control but Flare is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flare tries to bench press Muchacho off him but Muchacho keeps the position.
Muchacho 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.
Muchacho stands up and beckons Flare to his feet.
John Flare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muchacho closes the distance and clinches.
Muchacho lands with a left to the head.
Muchacho manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Muchacho tries a body shot but Flare blocks it.
Nice body punch from Muchacho - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muchacho lands a body punch in the clinch.
Flare looks gassed!
Muchacho jumps guard.
Muchacho is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Muchacho lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Flare!
Muchacho lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Muchacho has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Flare's face.
Muchacho punishing his opponent with strikes.
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!
Muchacho landing shots from mount.
Flare is rocked!
Muchacho pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Flare is still in real trouble! Can Muchacho finish him?
Flare takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Muchacho's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Muchacho!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William McKey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cisay Salace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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182 lbs
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192 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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, William McKey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cisay Salace!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salace tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McKey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Salace pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McKey back to the cage. Salace follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Salace tries a head kick but it misses.
Salace looks to throw the jab but McKey is out of range.
McKey misses with a low kick.
Salace closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McKey's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McKey keeping full guard, as Salace tries to pass.
Salace with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Salace working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McKey's head.
McKey managing to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salace throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Salace trying to control the position from guard on top but McKey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McKey controls Salace momentarily but Salace frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salace in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKey has momentary wrist control but Salace slips an elbow through the middle.
McKey wants to sweep here but Salace controlling him for the moment.
McKey controls Salace momentarily but Salace frees himself.
McKey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salace is one step ahead there.
McKey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Salace on the ground.
Salace showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Salace keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McKey's head.
Salace stopping the sweep attempt from McKey.
McKey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Salace.
Salace wants to control from the top but McKey keeps moving.
McKey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKey working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Salace looking to pass the guard.
Salace is working McKey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Salace advances to half guard.
McKey on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McKey tries to get out of the position.
McKey is looking to improve his position.
Salace working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKey wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salace is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! McKey is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cisay Salace!
Cisay Salace decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ray Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rivilinho Rivaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy comes to the cage accompanied by I shot the Sheriff. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
145 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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24
140 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rivilinho Rivaldo!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivaldo misses with a wild combination.
Rivaldo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hardy finds it's way round the side to connect with Rivaldo's head.
Rivaldo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rivaldo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hardy throws a hook but Rivaldo avoids it easily.
Rivaldo throws an overhand right that lands on Hardy's shoulder, as Hardy tries to avoid the shot.
Hardy slips under a jab.
Hardy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rivaldo connects with a nice looking jab.
Rivaldo throws a combination that misses
and Hardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rivaldo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rivaldo slips a jab from Hardy.
Hardy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hardy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rivaldo.
Rivaldo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hardy.
Rivaldo misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hardy throws the left hand but Rivaldo avoids the punch easily.
Rivaldo has closed the distance and engaged Hardy in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivaldo slowing the pace effectively.
Hardy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rivaldo up against the cage.
Hardy misses with a knee to the head.
Hardy misses with a punch to the body.
Rivaldo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hardy taking a breather.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hardy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hardy.
Rivaldo tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rivaldo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rivaldo.
Rivaldo is rocked!
Nice cross by Hardy.
Rivaldo is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardy finish him?
Hardy lands a brutal head kick. Rivaldo looks out on his feet and Hardy throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Ray Hardy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Bloggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abekula Malelei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malelei has chosen Broken, beat & scarred - Metallica as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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29
255 lbs
15 - 13 - 0 |
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289 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Bloggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Abekula Malelei!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloggs fails with a takedown attempt.
Malelei moves out of range as Bloggs strikes.
Bloggs throws out a loose jab but Malelei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malelei misses with a looping left.
Malelei connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bloggs's hands.
A jab from Malelei does it's job there.
Bloggs throws a right hand that Malelei ducks under and follows up with a left that Malelei also avoids with ease.
Malelei lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bloggs fails to land the takedown.
Malelei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Malelei looks to throw the jab but Bloggs is out of range.
Malelei misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bloggs counters with a left and a right that stings Malelei.
Bloggs misses the jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Malelei.
Malelei decides to stand back up. Malelei steps back and let's Bloggs get back to his feet.
Abekula Malelei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malelei walks into a straight right hand from Bloggs.
Malelei throws a series of punches but Bloggs avoids them all with ease.
Bloggs displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bloggs shoots and misses
letting Malelei counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Bloggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bloggs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bloggs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malelei.
Bloggs misses with a few strikes there.
Bloggs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bloggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malelei.
Malelei lands with a straight right. Bloggs didn't see that one coming.
Bloggs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malelei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Malelei throws a series of punches but Bloggs avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs walks into a stiff left hand from Malelei.
Bloggs lands a really nice looking cross but Malelei seems unphased.
Malelei lands with an uppercut that bounces Bloggs off the cage and back into range.
Bloggs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bloggs shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Malelei misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Malelei.
Malelei might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bloggs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Malelei misses with a body punch
and Malelei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malelei keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bloggs tries to close the distance and clinch but Malelei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bloggs dodges the punch combination from Malelei.
Bloggs looks for the body kick but Malelei saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Malelei did well to prevent Bloggs getting side control.
Malelei wants to get back to his feet.
Bloggs slips a nice elbow through Malelei's hands, connecting with Malelei's forehead.
Bloggs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bloggs throwing shots but Malelei is blocking nicely.
Bloggs thows a huge punch but Malelei dodges it nicely.
Bloggs 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.
Bloggs is trying to control the action in half guard but Malelei is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malelei is looking to control Bloggs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Malelei avoid being mounted?
Bloggs throwing shots but Malelei is blocking nicely.
Malelei keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Malelei is staying active underneath Bloggs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs lands with a punch from half guard.
Bloggs looks to land a strike but Malelei avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bloggs drops back, looking for a kneebar! Malelei looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Malelei looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Malelei!
Malelei has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bloggs takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Malelei throws an off balance right hand
and Bloggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malelei on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bloggs slips a jab and a cross from Malelei.
Bloggs throws a looping overhand right but Malelei ducks down to avoid it.
Malelei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bloggs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malelei is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bloggs had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bloggs drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abekula Malelei dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Malelei closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Malelei lands in his opponent's guard.
Malelei trying to control the position from guard on top but Bloggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bloggs working a defensive guard here.
Malelei decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bloggs, up you get!
Malelei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abekula Malelei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A bone on bone clash there as Malelei blocks the leg kick.
Malelei stuffs the takedown.
Bloggs misses with a series of wild punches.
Malelei is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloggs misses with a two punch combination.
Malelei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bloggs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Malelei as he jumps to the side.
Malelei is looking to clinch.
Bloggs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Bloggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bloggs takes one to the side of the head.
Malelei has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Malelei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bloggs.
Bloggs checks a leg kick nicely.
Bloggs scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Joe Bloggs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bloggs stalling away here and it's allowed Malelei to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bloggs won't allow Malelei to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs throws a strike but Malelei rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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!
Bloggs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Malelei throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Malelei throws a big elbow that misses.
Bloggs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Malelei defends well.
Malelei tries to stand but Bloggs is controlling from the bottom.
Bloggs is trying to keep Malelei in close.
Bloggs keeping moving, preventing Malelei from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs scores with a nice shot.
Bloggs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Malelei won't allow Bloggs to sweep him here.
Malelei wants to stand but Bloggs has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Malelei in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bloggs is trying to control the position but Malelei postures up.
Bloggs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Joe Bloggs.
A big right from Malelei misses.
Malelei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malelei throws out a loose jab but Bloggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malelei swivels and escapes.
The fighters circling - Malelei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bloggs dodges the punch combination from Malelei.
A slow jab from Malelei misses its intended target.
Malelei looks to land a left hand but Bloggs moved out of range nicely.
Malelei shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bloggs's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bloggs trying to keep a closed guard but Malelei is proving a slippery customer.
Bloggs will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Malelei wants to pass the guard but Bloggs is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malelei gets to his feet - Bloggs follows without any prompting.
Bloggs gets caught flat footed, as Malelei shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abekula Malelei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bloggs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Malelei digs a good body shot into Bloggs's ribs.
Malelei drives through with a takedown into Bloggs's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bloggs working a defensive guard here.
Bloggs manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bloggs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Malelei is looking to escape.
Bloggs throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Malelei because Bloggs loaded up on that one.
Bloggs raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bloggs lands a big elbow.
Malelei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Malelei really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Bloggs is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bloggs postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Malelei in real trouble here! The ref calls for Malelei to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Bloggs!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Padraig McNamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephan Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Padraig McNamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephan Walter!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNamara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walter just misses with a punch to the body.
Walter connects with a crisp jab.
Stephan Walter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Walter misses.
Walter takes a swing at McNamara's ribcage but misses.
Walter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McNamara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Walter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McNamara.
Walter throws a nice looking combination but McNamara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Walter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McNamara jabs at Walter's body.
Walter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McNamara lands a jab to the nose.
Walter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McNamara connects with the punch.
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!
Walter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara lands the left hand.
It looks like Stephan Walter has been cut.
Walter misses with the combination.
Walter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Walter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walter throws a looping overhand right but McNamara ducks down to avoid it.
Walter throws a nice looking combination but McNamara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Walter does no damage.
Walter throws out a loose jab but McNamara uses good head movement to avoid it.
McNamara shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Walter's guard.
Walter looks gassed!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McNamara scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McNamara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McNamara working some strikes from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McNamara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Walter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McNamara scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNamara trying to control but Walter is working from the bottom.
McNamara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Walter wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and McNamara manages to pass to side control.
McNamara lands strikes from half guard.
Walter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McNamara is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McNamara takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Walter tries to kick McNamara off but McNamara keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Walter taking some punishment here, with McNamara in his half guard.
Walter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McNamara.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNamara missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McNamara connects with a nice short shot to Walter's temple.
McNamara looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McNamara trying to control from half guard but Walter is working away.
McNamara trying to pass the guard but Walter defending well.
McNamara working Walter over with strikes.
McNamara lands with a punch from half guard.
McNamara throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McNamara throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McNamara wants to free his trapped foot but Walter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McNamara throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walter is trying to stand back up but McNamara is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McNamara lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McNamara wants to work for an arm triangle but Walter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walter wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from McNamara.
Walter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McNamara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McNamara lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Walter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Walter is trying to stand up here but McNamara is controlling him well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McNamara thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McNamara throwing shots but Walter is blocking nicely.
McNamara missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McNamara thows a huge punch but Walter dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Padraig McNamara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stephan Walter's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McNamara cracks Walter with an open hand slap.
McNamara scores a takedown into full mount!
Walter really wants to buck McNamara off and get back to his feet.
Walter is squirming around, avoiding McNamara's attempts to control the action.
McNamara lands a big shot there that rocks Walter but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Walter trying desperately to get to his feet.
McNamara landing strikes from the mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McNamara putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McNamara raining down hammerfists from mount.
McNamara lands a big elbow.
Walter is rocked!
McNamara working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Walter is still in real trouble! Can McNamara finish him?
That has opened up Stephan Walter's cut even more.
McNamara cracks Walter 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 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Padraig McNamara!
Our winner, Padraig McNamara, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hofniel Apollyon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Burgendy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Apollyon comes to the cage accompanied by On My Own-Alone . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hofniel Apollyon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Burgendy!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burgendy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Burgendy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Mr Burgendy has been cut.
Apollyon fakes the leg kick and cracks Burgendy in the body.
Burgendy throws a series of punches but Apollyon avoids them all with ease.
Burgendy shoots in for a double leg but Apollyon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Burgendy scores with a takedown into Apollyon's guard.
Burgendy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burgendy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burgendy throws a big elbow that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apollyon keeping full guard, as Burgendy tries to pass.
Apollyon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Apollyon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burgendy is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgendy throws a big right hand that misses.
Burgendy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Apollyon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burgendy throws a big elbow that misses.
Apollyon kicks Burgendy off and gets to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Apollyon.
Burgendy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Apollyon defends it nicely.
Burgendy tries for a takedown but Apollyon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hofniel Apollyon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Burgendy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollyon slips under a jab.
Apollyon tries a head kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Apollyon.
Apollyon lands a body shot.
Apollyon lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Burgendy drops his hands momentarily and Apollyon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burgendy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burgendy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Apollyon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Apollyon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burgendy blocks a head kick by Apollyon.
Burgendy looks to land a right hand but Apollyon moved out of range.
Burgendy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Apollyon!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgendy looking to ground and pound but Apollyon is blocking nicely.
Burgendy misses with a head shot.
Apollyon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Apollyon blocking the ground and pound.
Apollyon is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The referee warns Apollyon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Burgendy misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Apollyon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Apollyon gets back to full guard.
Apollyon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollyon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burgendy's guard.
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!
Burgendy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Apollyon trying to move into half guard but instead Burgendy has managed to sweep!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burgendy postures up in Apollyon's guard and throws a big left but Apollyon blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Apollyon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burgendy manages to get himself to full guard.
Burgendy wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mr Burgendy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mr Burgendy's cut.
That's time! Apollyon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Apollyon looks to land a body kick but Burgendy moved away.
Apollyon clinches up with Burgendy and pushes him back against the cage.
Apollyon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Apollyon throws a head kick that half lands.
Apollyon throws a lazy head kick
and Burgendy counters with a stiff right hand.
Burgendy shoots in and drives through. Apollyon sprawls well.
Burgendy blocks a head kick by Apollyon.
Some wild striking there from Burgendy.
Burgendy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Apollyon scores with a hook to the body. Burgendy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Burgendy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollyon scores with a hook to the body. Burgendy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hofniel Apollyon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Apollyon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Apollyon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burgendy counters with a nice uppercut.
Burgendy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Apollyon lands a glancing blow to the side of Burgendy's head.
Apollyon throws a head kick that half lands.
Apollyon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Burgendy misses.
A big right from Burgendy misses.
Apollyon stuffs the takedown attempt from Burgendy. Burgendy gets slowly back to his feet.
Hofniel Apollyon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Burgendy.
Burgendy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollyon drops his hands momentarily and Burgendy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burgendy is looking to clinch but Apollyon is avoiding it.
Mr Burgendy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apollyon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Burgendy.
Burgendy misses with a straight left.
Burgendy misses with a two punch combination.
Apollyon thows a body kick. Burgendy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Burgendy looks to land a combination but Apollyon avoids it well.
Apollyon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burgendy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Burgendy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Apollyon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Burgendy is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgendy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Burgendy working away.
Apollyon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Apollyon has one foot on Burgendy's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Burgendy is looking to clinch but Apollyon is avoiding it.
Apollyon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burgendy's calf.
Apollyon dodges the punch combination from Burgendy.
Burgendy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Burgendy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Apollyon defends it nicely.
Burgendy shoots in and drives through. Apollyon sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollyon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Apollyon misses with a few strikes there.
Apollyon clobbers Burgendy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apollyon swats away the attempt to clinch by Burgendy.
Apollyon throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burgendy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Burgendy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Apollyon - the referee stops the clock and Burgendy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Apollyon. Burgendy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hofniel Apollyon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mr Burgendy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Apollyon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Apollyon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Apollyon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Apollyon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Apollyon moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Burgendy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Apollyon clinches up with Burgendy and pushes him back against the cage.
Burgendy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Apollyon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Apollyon.
Apollyon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burgendy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Apollyon counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollyon lands a slapping body shot.
Burgendy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burgendy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Apollyon fails to land with a series of punches.
Apollyon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Burgendy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Burgendy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A nice inside leg kick there by Apollyon. That's going to slow Burgendy down.
Apollyon feints and then cracks Burgendy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burgendy down.
Burgendy avoids the head kick by Apollyon.
Burgendy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Apollyon but Apollyon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hofniel Apollyon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Burgendy.
Apollyon moves away from the strike by Burgendy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollyon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burgendy in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Apollyon breaks from the clinch.
Apollyon stuffs the takedown.
Burgendy misses with a series of wild punches.
Apollyon lands with a kick to the temple. Burgendy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Apollyon throws a shot to the body.
Apollyon clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollyon breaks the clinch.
Burgendy shoots in for a double leg but Apollyon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Apollyon scores with a head kick. Burgendy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That has opened up Mr Burgendy's cut even more.
Apollyon moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Apollyon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Apollyon breaks the clinch.
Burgendy throws a series of punches but Apollyon avoids them all with ease.
Apollyon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Burgendy's head.
Burgendy is rocked!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Apollyon.
Burgendy is still on wobbly legs! Can Apollyon finish him?
Apollyon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burgendy at a distance.
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!
Apollyon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgendy misses with a series of wild punches.
Burgendy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Burgendy ducks right into an uppercut from Apollyon.
Burgendy seems to have recovered his senses.
Apollyon scores with a push kick.
Apollyon scores with a head kick. Burgendy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The cut above Mr Burgendy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Apollyon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Apollyon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Apollyon. That snapped Burgendy's head back.
Apollyon with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hofniel Apollyon clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Burgendy's cut.
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.
Apollyon lands with an uppercut that bounces Burgendy off the cage and back into range.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Apollyon! Burgendy is out on his feet! Apollyon rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Burgendy is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Burgendy is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hofniel Apollyon!
Hofniel Apollyon retains his middleweight title!
Hofniel Apollyon 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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