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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Mcalister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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173 lbs
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170 cm
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Jaa! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Mcalister! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jaa jabs Mcalister right on the nose. Mcalister blinks but takes it well. Mcalister shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Jaa has Mcalister up against the cage in a clinch.
Jaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Mcalister throws a sloppy head kick and Jaa moves out of range easily. Mcalister shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jaa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Jaa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mcalister is controlling him. Mcalister trying to control but Jaa is working from the bottom. Jaa is looking to stand up but Mcalister isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jaa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Mcalister tries to free his leg and advance position but Jaa is retaining full guard. Mcalister is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Mcalister lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jaa circles away quickly and effectively. Jaa stuffs the takedown. Jaa tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcalister swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jaa pushes Mcalister away with a front kick. Mcalister keeps the fight on the outside. Mcalister is looking to clinch but Jaa is avoiding it.
Jaa stuffs the takedown attempt from Mcalister. Mcalister gets slowly back to his feet. Tony Jaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Mcalister. Mcalister throws a nice looking combination but Jaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Jaa moves in looking to clinch but Mcalister pushes him off. Jaa scores with a head kick. Mcalister tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Jaa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mcalister, pushing him back against the cage. Mcalister wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jaa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Jaa - that landed with a thud.
Mcalister drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jaa pulls his leg out and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jaa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jaa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jaa duly obliges. Jaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mcalister doesn't seem bothered though. Jaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jaa feints and then cracks Mcalister's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mcalister down. Mcalister misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mcalister fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mcalister takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. A good leg kick by Jaa. Jaa scores with a kick to the body.
Mcalister takes one to the chin there. Mcalister tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Jaa counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mcalister is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jaa. Jaa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mcalister. Mcalister looks gassed! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Mcalister throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Jaa counter with a right hand. Jaa instigates a clinch. Come on Jaa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Jaa for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. A frustrated look appears on Mcalister's face as he tries to break the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Mcalister's face as he tries to break the clinch. Jaa tries to break the clinch but Mcalister is controlling the position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jaa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Jaa dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jaa drives through and clinches with Mcalister against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jaa. A knee to the head by Jaa.
Jaa breaks from the clinch.
Jaa fails in his attempt to clinch. Mcalister lands the left hand. The fight stays on the outside here - Jaa looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Mcalister shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Mcalister looks to land a combination but Jaa avoids it well. Mcalister shoots in looking for a takedown but Jaa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mcalister's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. A nice leg kick lands there from Jaa. Jaa throws a shot to the body.
Jaa rushes Mcalister and presses him up against the cage. Jaa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mcalister utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Jaa lands on the inside with an uppercut. Jaa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Jaa stalling in the clinch.
Mcalister taking a breather. Jaa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mcalister has him pressed against the cage. Jaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. The crowd cheers as Mcalister lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jaa doesn't seem phased though. Mcalister looks for a takedown but Jaa sprawls well. Tony Jaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Mcalister. Jaa has closed the distance and engaged Mcalister in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jaa connects with a knee to the head.
Jaa is trying to break free. Jaa landing knees to the head.
Come on Jaa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jaa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mcalister misses with a knee to the head. Jaa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Mcalister tries to circle away but Jaa has him pinned against the cage. Jaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jaa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Jaa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mcalister.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jaa scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Jaa scores with a head kick.
Mcalister throws a series of punches but Jaa avoids them all with ease. Mcalister is breathing heavily. Nice takedown defense from Jaa. No joy for Mcalister on that attempt. Harry Mcalister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mcalister looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mcalister with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jaa to score with a decent uppercut. Tony Jaa is winning the standup battle so far. Jaa rushes Mcalister and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Jaa scores with a hook to the body. Mcalister wants to get back to striking at distance but Jaa won't allow it.
Mcalister is trying to pull guard but Jaa has him pressed against the cage. Mcalister jumps guard but Jaa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Mcalister prevents Jaa from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jaa wants to clinch up but Mcalister keeps it at a distance. Jaa drives through and clinches with Mcalister against the cage.
Jaa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mcalister can't get the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mcalister working hard to break the clinch. Jaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaa throws a head kick but Mcalister moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Mcalister tries to clinch up but Jaa circles away and keeps his distance. Mcalister is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jaa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Jaa closes the distance and clinches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Jaa dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jaa. Jaa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Jaa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mcalister paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jaa misses with a head kick.
Jaa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mcalister eats them both and turns towards Jaa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Jaa moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee calls for Jaa to work.
Mcalister taking a breather. Jaa trying to control the position but instead, Mcalister has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jaa into the cage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Jaa stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jaa presses Mcalister against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Jaa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Mcalister jumps guard but Jaa stands there with Mcalister around his waist. Mcalister gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mcalister is trying to force a seperation but Jaa has the dominant position. Mcalister breaks from the clinch.
Jaa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jaa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mcalister, pushing him back against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Jaa's face as he tries to break the clinch. Mcalister tries to pull guard but Jaa forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Mcalister tries to pull guard but Jaa won't allow it.
Tony Jaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Mcalister. A battle for position here, against the cage. Mcalister takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Jaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcalister. Mcalister shoots in for a takedown but Jaa shows good takedown defense. Jaa clinches up with Mcalister and pushes him back against the cage. Jaa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Mcalister tries to score a body lock takedown but Jaa shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Jaa has Mcalister pressed against the cage, preventing Mcalister from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Jaa breaks from the clinch.
Jaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jaa drives through and clinches with Mcalister against the cage.
Jaa wants to break free but Mcalister has control.
Mcalister jumps guard but Jaa stands there with Mcalister around his waist. Mcalister gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jaa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mcalister misses with an elbow strike.
Mcalister fails to pull guard.
Jaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jaa lands a body shot.
Jaa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Jaa scores with a head kick. Mcalister tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Mcalister takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mcalister tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jaa swivels and escapes. Jaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaa has closed the distance and engaged Mcalister in a clinch.
Harry Mcalister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mcalister is looking for a takedown. Mcalister manages to break the clinch.
Mcalister gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Jaa counters with a body kick. Jaa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action! Jaa lands a head kick. Mcalister smiles back at him and beckons him forward. A head kick from Jaa lands but Mcalister takes it in his stride. Jaa avoids the head kick by Mcalister.
Jaa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jaa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mcalister, pushing him back against the cage. Jaa has had enough of the clinch but Mcalister keeps him there for the moment. Tony Jaa has scored more points in the clinch so far. Mcalister tries to pull guard but Jaa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Tony Jaa showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jaa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Tony Jaa! Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Tony Jaa! Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Tony Jaa!
Tony Jaa wins by unanimous decision! Tony Jaa managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Punishment Nutrition - All 159Q products now $75, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luke Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Freitas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freitas has chosen Attack - 30 Seconds to Mars as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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142 lbs
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134 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Woods! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joao Freitas! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Woods closes the distance but Freitas moves to the side and Freitas counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Woods is trying to get back to full guard. Freitas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Freitas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Freitas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Freitas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Freitas works his foot free and advances to mount. Woods is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Freitas is working for a guillotine from mount but Woods frees his head quite easily.
Freitas raining down hammerfists from mount. Woods wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Woods working to try and regain half guard.
Woods wants to hold on but Freitas pushes him away. Freitas unloads with some shots from mount but Woods bucks and avoids them well.
Woods'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. Freitas throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Woods holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Freitas tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
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. Woods wants to control but Freitas is having none of it. Freitas thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Freitas throwing strikes here but Woods is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Freitas looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Freitas fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Freitas trying to control but Woods is having none of it. Woods is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Freitas has taken his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Woods looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. Woods fending off the submission attempt from Freitas. Freitas working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Woods is doing well to defend. Freitas seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Woods is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joao Freitas! After the big win, Joao Freitas made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bloodsport Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zangief Streetfighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackie McJagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackie McJagger acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Zangief Streetfighter! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackie McJagger! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McJagger tries for a takedown but Streetfighter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Streetfighter moves into range and clinches up with McJagger. Streetfighter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McJagger.
McJagger has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Streetfighter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Zangief Streetfighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackie McJagger. Streetfighter has picked McJagger up - he's going for a ride! Streetfighter dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. McJagger wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Streetfighter looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. McJagger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Streetfighter. McJagger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Streetfighter not landing any meaningful shots this time. Streetfighter is pressing down on McJagger's thigh, looking to free his foot. McJagger is holding on for now. Streetfighter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Streetfighter is trying to control. McJagger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. McJagger wants to get back to his feet.
Streetfighter seems to be working for a kimura but McJagger defends the submission attempt. Streetfighter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Streetfighter 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. Streetfighter wants to free his trapped foot but McJagger is holding on for dear life with his legs. Streetfighter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McJagger is just riding it out for now. Streetfighter eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Streetfighter missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Streetfighter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. McJagger is trying to stand up here but Streetfighter is controlling him well. Streetfighter trying to mount his opponent but McJagger defends it. Streetfighter stops McJagger from getting back to his feet.
McJagger looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Streetfighter works his foot free and advances to mount. Streetfighter tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Streetfighter looking to finish McJagger with some ground and pound. This is bad for McJagger! Streetfighter is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, McJagger has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Streetfighter controlling the pace for now. Streetfighter throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Streetfighter trying to control but he's not successful this time. McJagger is trying to stand. Streetfighter working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. McJagger taking shots to the head. Streetfighter throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Streetfighter working McJagger over with strikes here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Streetfighter breaks from McJagger's wrist control and lands an elbow. Streetfighter controlling from mount. McJagger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Streetfighter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Streetfighter breaks from McJagger's wrist control and lands an elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zangief Streetfighter dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McJagger leaves Streetfighter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. McJagger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Streetfighter tries to avoid it but McJagger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Streetfighter to the ground. Streetfighter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Streetfighter clinches. Streetfighter has hold of one of McJagger's legs. McJagger is fighting the takedown attempt but Streetfighter gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Streetfighter throwing strikes from guard but McJagger blocks nicely. Streetfighter throwing strikes but missing. Streetfighter trying to control but McJagger is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. McJagger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Streetfighter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Streetfighter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McJagger is keeping the position for now. Streetfighter trying to control but McJagger is working from the bottom. Streetfighter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We're going to have a standup here because Zangief Streetfighter wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. McJagger shoots for a takedown but Streetfighter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. McJagger is breathing heavily. Streetfighter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McJagger slaps away a takedown attempt from Streetfighter, before circling back to the center of the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zangief Streetfighter. That's going to take a lot out of him. Streetfighter has his takedown stuffed and McJagger counters with a takedown into side control. McJagger sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Streetfighter is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
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! McJagger creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Streetfighter sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Streetfighter is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McJagger asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McJagger throwing strikes but Streetfighter manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! Streetfighter throwing shots but missing, from side control. McJagger parries the strikes from Streetfighter easily there. Streetfighter is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McJagger to escape.
McJagger is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Streetfighter wants to control but McJagger is keeping him busy. Streetfighter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. McJagger wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Streetfighter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McJagger, who protects the arm well. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McJagger can do anything to dispel that myth. McJagger prevents Streetfighter from moving into mount. Streetfighter working the ground and pound. Streetfighter trying to control the action but McJagger is working from the bottom. McJagger avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Streetfighter. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Streetfighter grinds an elbow into McJagger's temple. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zangief Streetfighter dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Streetfighter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McJagger defends it nicely. Streetfighter dives in and grabs McJagger's left leg, looking for a takedown. McJagger pushes down on Streetfighter's head and hops out. Streetfighter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Streetfighter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McJagger.
McJagger is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Streetfighter is defending well. McJagger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Streetfighter pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zangief Streetfighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackie McJagger. McJagger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Streetfighter shoots in and drives through. McJagger sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Streetfighter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McJagger looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. McJagger is working to avoid the ground and pound but Streetfighter connects with a decent elbow. Streetfighter tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. McJagger defending against the ground and pound. Streetfighter misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Streetfighter trying to control the position but McJagger is working away. Zangief Streetfighter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. The strikes coming from Streetfighter are missing the target in this wave of attacks. McJagger is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Streetfighter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Jackie McJagger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Streetfighter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McJagger, who protects the arm well. Streetfighter is staying tight to McJagger's torso, preventing him from escaping. McJagger tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. Streetfighter working away from the top, dropping strikes. Streetfighter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McJagger can do to turn this around? This has been an exciting period of action! McJagger defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Streetfighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Streetfighter lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Streetfighter postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McJagger looks a forlorn figure.
Streetfighter trying to control but he's not successful this time. Streetfighter controlling his opponent. Streetfighter jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McJagger manages to avoid the submission attempt. Streetfighter in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Streetfighter is staying tight to McJagger's torso, preventing him from escaping. Streetfighter working the ground and pound. Streetfighter trying to control the position but McJagger is working away. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Streetfighter is trying to get an arm triangle but McJagger is defending well. Zangief Streetfighter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Streetfighter content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that's the end of the fight! Zangief Streetfighter showed his dominance in that final round. Well Streetfighter has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Zangief Streetfighter! Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Zangief Streetfighter! Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Zangief Streetfighter!
Zangief Streetfighter wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Jones 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 bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Souza ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Jones! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Souza really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Jones connects with a crisp jab. Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Souza shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Souza was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Jones wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Souza avoiding Jones 's attempts to control his hands. Souza lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Jones.
Souza controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones is trying to stand back up. Souza is riding his opponent, not letting Jones buck him off. Souza has managed to slip his arm under Jones's chin. This could be all over... yep, Jones is tapping out! Submission win for Souza .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thiago Souza !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Odinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and What Name (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thor Odinson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, What Name! The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice sprawl there from Odinson as Name shoots in. A head kick misses from Odinson. Name misses with a takedown and Name takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Name should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Odinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A thudding body kick lands there by Odinson!
Name looks gassed! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Odinson pushes Name away with a front kick. Odinson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Name takes a step back to recover. Odinson delivers a nice body kick. Odinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Odinson does no damage. Odinson keeps Name at a distance using the push kick. Name sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Odinson scores with a head kick.
It looks like What Name has been cut. Odinson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Odinson lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. Odinson lands with a right that hurts Name. Name looks to clinch but Odinson throws a short knee that drops Name. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Thor Odinson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rainer Zufall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Belt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zufall comes to the cage accompanied by Rammstein - Sonne. 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rainer Zufall! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Black Belt! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Belt doesn't succeed with the takedown and Zufall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Zufall connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Zufall has Belt up against the cage in a clinch.
Zufall gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Belt.
Zufall comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Zufall lands on the inside with an uppercut. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Zufall lands a hook to the side of the head. Zufall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Belt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zufall fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rainer Zufall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Belt. Zufall throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round. Belt throws a combination that misses and Zufall counters with a nice body kick.
Belt with a poor takedown and Zufall counters with a one-two to the body. Zufall moves into the clinch successfully.
Zufall unloads a knee to the mid-section. Belt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Belt looks gassed! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Zufall working some nice short punches in the clinch. Zufall content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zufall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Belt backwards. Zufall lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zufall scores with a knee to the head.
Zufall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Zufall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Belt has his takedown stuffed and Zufall counters with a one-two to the body. Black Belt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Zufall connects with a nice looking jab.
Zufall connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Belt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zufall ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Belt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Zufall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zufall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zufall thuds his right hand into Belt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Zufall moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Zufall lands with a straight right. Belt didn't see that one coming. Zufall feints and then cracks Belt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Belt down. Belt misses with a takedown and Zufall counters with a lovely straight right hand! Belt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Zufall lands with an overhand left. Zufall scores with a sloppy right hand. Belt should have avoided that one. Zufall is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Belt with a lazy takedown attempt and Zufall counters with an inside leg kick. Zufall scores with a nice head shot. Zufall scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Belt with a poor takedown and Zufall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zufall, as that shot connected.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Belt shoots and misses and Zufall counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Zufall with a body punch. A glancing blow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rainer Zufall dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Belt with a poor takedown and Zufall counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Zufall lands a nice elbow. Zufall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belt can do to turn this around? Zufall is looking to control Belt's arms but Belt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zufall has his back to the cage. Zufall prevents the takedown attempt.
Zufall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belt's elbow. Belt is trying desperately to land a takedown but Zufall is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Belt. Zufall lands a knee to the body.
Belt is working for takedown but Zufall is calmly controlling the position for now. Rainer Zufall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Belt. Zufall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Belt backwards. Nice elbow from Zufall. Zufall presses Belt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Zufall prevents a takedown attempt there.
A body shot lands from Zufall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Zufall stalling the fight.
Belt is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zufall is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Belt is keeping busy. Come on Zufall - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Belt is working for takedown but Zufall is calmly controlling the position for now. Zufall comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Zufall lands a knee to the body.
Zufall scores with a nice hook to the head. A short body shot lands from Zufall as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rainer Zufall. Zufall moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A lazy left from Zufall finds it's target. Rainer Zufall is winning the standup battle so far. Belt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Belt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Belt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Zufall throws a good cross that connects.
Black Belt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Zufall scores with a head kick. Belt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Belt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Belt with a lazy takedown attempt and Zufall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zufall cracks Belt with a right hand to the side of the head. Zufall digs a good body shot into Belt's ribs. Zufall works the jab nicely. Belt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Zufall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Good exchange - Zufall coming out on top. Zufall jabs at Belt's body. Zufall lands a leg kick that knocks Belt off balance momentarily. Belt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Zufall scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Zufall moves into range and connects with a jab. Zufall connects with a right hand. Belt shakes it off. The fight moves into the clinch position. Rainer Zufall has scored more points in the clinch so far. Zufall connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Black Belt has been cut. Zufall with a knee to the head.
Zufall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Belt backwards. A short body shot lands from Zufall as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Zufall gets underhooks to prevent Belt's takedown attempt.
Zufall lands with a short shot to the head. Zufall lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Come on Zufall - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rainer Zufall dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Black Belt's cut. That's time! Zufall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Belt shoots and misses and Zufall counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Belt with a lazy takedown attempt and Zufall counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Belt is lucky that one didn't land flush. A kick lands to the mid section there for Zufall. Belt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zufall. Zufall closes the distance and pushes Belt back into the cage. Zufall lands with a left to the head. Zufall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Zufall stalling.
Belt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Zufall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Belt is looking for a takedown. Rainer Zufall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Belt. Zufall lands an elbow inside. Zufall putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Belt in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Zufall stalling the fight.
Nice elbow from Zufall. A knee to the head by Zufall.
Zufall is pushing Belt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Zufall stops a takedown attempt from Belt.
Belt takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zufall manages to break the clinch.
Belt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Belt takes a shot right to the bread basket. Belt with a poor takedown and Belt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Zufall connects with a high kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Zufall scores with a hook to the body. Belt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Belt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Zufall counters with a good, hard body kick but Belt shrugs it off. Zufall lands a nice shot to the body.
Zufall moves into range and clinches up with Belt. Zufall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zufall slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Zufall moves into the clinch. Zufall comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Zufall tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zufall tries a knee to the head but Belt blocks it.
Zufall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Belt or not. The referee is keeping an eye on Zufall - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Belt turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Belt manages to end up in side control. An elbow from Belt crashes against the mat.
Zufall tries to bench press Belt off him but Belt keeps the position. Belt avoids the strikes from the bottom by Zufall.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Belt throwing strikes but Zufall manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Zufall trying to control the action but Belt is working from the bottom. Belt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Belt is pressing down on Zufall's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Zufall distracts Belt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Rainer Zufall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Belt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zufall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Zufall tries to stand but Belt is controlling from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Rainer Zufall showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zufall, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Atkins scores the fight for Rainer Zufall! Judge William Gold scores the fight for Rainer Zufall! Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Rainer Zufall!
Rainer Zufall wins by unanimous decision! Rainer Zufall very nearly forgot to thank Hilo Nutrition (video proof) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Pott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Veron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pott's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Meat Loaf - Bat out of Hell. Jack Pott has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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190 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Pott! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Veron! The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Veron tries for a takedown but Pott circles away easily and Pott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Pott closes the distance and clinches. Pott throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Verons head. Veron tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Pott. Pott content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pott lands with a short head shot on the inside. A right handed body shot lands from Pott.
Pott effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jack Pott. Pott lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Veron at a distance.
Veron gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Pott counters with a series of strikes. Veron will be more careful next time no doubt. Jack Pott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Veron. Veron has his takedown stuffed and Pott counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Veron thinking. Pott digs a good body shot into Veron's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pott thuds his right hand into Veron's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Veron misses with a wild combination.
Veron shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Pott counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Veron thinking. Veron looks gassed! Pott pushes Veron up against the cage in a clinch. A short right from Pott. Pott stalling in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Veron is looking for a takedown. Pott taking a breather. Pott seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jack Pott. Pott's corner calls for a 1-2. Pott obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Pott bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Pott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Veron misses with a takedown and Pott counters with a right hand to the body. Veron takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Veron with a poor takedown and Pott counters with a nice uppercut. Pott scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Veron misses with a takedown attempt and Pott counters into the clinch. Nicely done. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Veron is trying to break free. Pott lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Still in the clinch, Pott scores with a nice short uppercut. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Pott working some nice short punches in the clinch. Pott scores with a hook to the body. Pott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Pott has Veron pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Pott dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pott lands with a nice combination. Veron backs away looking to recover. Veron with a lazy takedown attempt and Pott counters by clinching up. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Veron drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Veron tries to circle away but Pott has him pinned against the cage. Veron changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pott fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jack Pott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Veron. Pott closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pott throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Verons head. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Pott lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Veron backwards. Pott lands with a right to the head. Pott gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. A hook to the body from Pott.
Pott pushes Veron back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Pott scores with an uppercut up the middle. Pott lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short left from Pott. A right hook to the body lands for Pott.
Veron is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A nice left hand lands by Pott.
Veron fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Veron has Pott pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pott manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Pott stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
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! Veron takes a shot to the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Pott. Pott slowing the pace effectively. Pott lands a shoulder strike. Pott lands a hook to the side of the head. Pott scores with a shoulder strike. Pott has Veron pressed against the cage.
Pott working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pott lands a hook that snaps the head of Veron backwards. A right hand to the body from Pott.
Pott lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Still in the clinch, Pott scores with a nice short uppercut. Stalling in the clinch from Pott.
Pott lands a body shot in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Pott.
Pott lands a hook that snaps the head of Veron backwards. Veron tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Pott on the inside. A right handed body shot lands from Pott.
Pott cracks Veron with a nice body shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pott cracks Veron with a nice body shot. Veron's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Pott working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Veron is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pott dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Veron is still on wobbly legs! Can Pott finish him? Pott is leaning against Veron and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Veron seems to have recovered his senses. Pott lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pott working some nice short punches in the clinch. Pott lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Pott.
Pott creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Veron's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Veron drops to his knees and Pott pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Pott! Jack Pott took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hilo Nutrition (video proof) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller's entrance music is On to the Next One. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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158 lbs
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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
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, David Miller! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Cody Willis! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Miller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Willis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Miller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Willis as he jumps to the side. Willis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt and Willis counters with a nice uppercut. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him. Willis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Miller fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Willis slaps away a takedown attempt from Miller, before circling back to the center of the mat. Miller fails with the takedown and Willis counters with a three punch combo that has Miller backing up. Miller nods at Willis to acknowledge the strikes.
Miller is rocked! Miller tries to clinch there but Willis circles away.
Willis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miller. Miller throws a hook to the side of Willis's head but Willis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Miller misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Miller shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Miller prevents Willis from standing back up.
Miller is working for a kimura but Willis is defending it quite comfortably.
Willis makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Horrible takedown by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by Willis which made him look bad. Miller fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Miller shoots in looking for a takedown but Willis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Miller with a poor takedown and Willis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Willis avoids the head kick by Miller.
Miller throws a jab when Willis was well out of range. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miller. Willis slaps away a takedown attempt from Miller, before circling back to the center of the mat. Miller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Miller shoots in but no luck this time. Miller slips a jab from Willis. Willis moves away from the strike by Miller. Miller fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Miller misses with a takedown attempt - Willis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Willis slips a straight right by Miller. Miller looks for the body kick but Willis saw that one coming. A punch lands to the side of Willis 's head but he takes it in his stride. Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Willis.
Miller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Miller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Willis slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Miller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. David Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A nice combination there by Willis.
Oh Miller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Miller lands a right hook to the body.
Miller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Willis counters with a lovely shot to the body. Miller seems to have got his legs back now. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A swing and a miss from Willis. Miller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Willis defends it nicely. Miller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Willis is trying to escape back to his feet but Miller uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Willis is trying to escape and get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cody Willis will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Willis gets caught flat footed, as Miller shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Willis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Willis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Miller 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. Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Willis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Willis can't keep his opponent in guard - Miller advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Miller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Willis is trying to stand up here but Miller is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Willis tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Miller manages to move to mount!
Miller takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Willis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Willis is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Miller lands a heavy elbow. Miller moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Willis has worked his arm free - good work by Willis!
Willis stops Miller from passing to mount. Miller working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Miller prevents Willis from escaping the position. David Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Miller cracks Willis with a big right hand but Willis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
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! Miller has hold of Willis's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Willis seems comfortable defending it but Miller has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Willis is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Willis is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Miller couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Miller! David Miller thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Wuzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wuzz comes to the cage accompanied by Lützenkirchen - German Kiss. Power is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: X gonna give it to ya - DMX. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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212 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Wuzz! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Power! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wuzz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wuzz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Power can pounce on him.
Wuzz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Wuzz is looking for a kimura but Power is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wuzz to get the leverage. Wuzz uses his free foot to push down on Power's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Power. Wuzz unloads with some shots from mount but Power bucks and avoids them well.
Power blocking the ground and pound. Power tries to hold on but Wuzz postures up. Wuzz throwing strikes here but Power is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Wuzz 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. Power is working to get back to half guard.
Wuzz has hold of Power's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Power manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
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! Power tries to hold on but Wuzz pushes him away. Power'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. Wuzz punching from mount but Power doing a good job of avoiding damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Power sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Power is defending against the submission attempts here by Wuzz.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wuzz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Wuzz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Wuzz prevents Power from standing back up.
Wuzz is working for a submission of some sort.
Wuzz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Power defends it well. Power blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wuzz. Wuzz stops Power from getting back to his feet.
Wuzz prevents Power from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Wuzz wants to work for an arm triangle but Power is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Power is looking to escape. 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. Power looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Wuzz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Power trying to control here.
Wuzz lands strikes from half guard. Wuzz working the head and body 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! Wuzz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Wuzz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Power doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wuzz. The fighters are battling for position here. Power manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wuzz distracts Power with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Power trying to keep a closed guard but Wuzz is proving a slippery customer.
Power is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wuzz is aware though and is defending well. Power trying to control the position.
Wuzz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Power preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Power wants to sweep but no luck. Wuzz postures up in Power's guard and throws a big left but Power blocks it. Wuzz drops back looking for a leg! Power is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Power manages to kick Wuzz off! Wuzz jumps back into Power's guard. Wuzz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Power wants to stand up but Wuzz is controlling him. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Power keeping full guard, as Wuzz tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wuzz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Wuzz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Power has his foot on Wuzz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wuzz works his way back into a safe position though. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wuzz postures up.
Wuzz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Wuzz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Power looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Wuzz throws a big right hand that misses. Wuzz cracks Power with a solid left hand. Wuzz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Wuzz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wuzz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Wuzz dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Wuzz tries a head kick but it misses.
Wuzz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily letting Power counter with a right hand. Wuzz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Power but Power pushes him off and we're back to square one. Wuzz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Power sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wuzz somewhat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Wuzz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wuzz blocks a leg kick. Power stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Power wants it to stay on the feet. No luck with that takedown attempt from Wuzz. Wuzz shoots in looking for a takedown but Power manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wuzz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Wuzz tries for a takedown but Power sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wuzz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Andy Wuzz has been cut. Wuzz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wuzz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Power working to try and regain half guard.
Power wants to control but Wuzz is having none of it. Power is desperately trying to improve his position but Wuzz has a good base and remains in mount. A nice elbow there by Wuzz. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wuzz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Wuzz landing punches. Wuzz with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Power manages to regain half guard. Good work. Power wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wuzz is looking for a kimura here.
Power is looking to control Wuzz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Power avoid being mounted? Power is trying to stand up here but Wuzz is controlling him well. Wuzz lands strikes from half guard. Power is trying to stand.
Power pushes Wuzz off and gets back to his feet. Wuzz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Power tries to avoid it but Wuzz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Power to the ground. Power escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Wuzz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Wuzz prevents Power from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wuzz is trying to work for a kimura but Power is defending well.
Wuzz scoring with strikes to the body and head. Power is trying to stand up here but Wuzz is controlling him well. Power is defending against the submission attempts here by Wuzz.
Power wants to improve his position but Wuzz is controlling well.
Wuzz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Power sees it coming and defends easily. Wuzz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Power defends it well. Power actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Power wants to improve his position but Wuzz is controlling well.
Andy Wuzz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Power pushes Wuzz off looking to stand but Wuzz dives back in and keeps control.
Wuzz tries to pass to full mount but Power defends it. Wuzz scoring with strikes to the body and head. Power tries to get to full guard but Wuzz has control of the leg. Wuzz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Power doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wuzz. Power is looking to escape. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Power taking some punishment here, with Wuzz in his half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Power looking for submissions off his back. 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 Andy Wuzz will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Andy Wuzz's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wuzz is defended easily by Power. Wuzz leaves Power with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Wuzz shoots in but Power avoids the takedown attempt easily. Power closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wuzz circles away. Wuzz instigates a clinch. Wuzz fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Wuzz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wuzz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Power's efforts to push away. Wuzz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Power pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wuzz doesn't manage to clinch there - Power circles away.
Power fails to land the takedown. Wuzz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Power sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Wuzz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Power leaves Wuzz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Power throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Power lands a big uppercut and Wuzz crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Wuzz looks OK. Power waves Wuzz back to his feet!
Wuzz is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Power forces Wuzz back against the cage and clinches. Oh Wuzz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Power pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Power grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Wuzz takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Power cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thomas Power! Thomas Power managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire, into his post fight interview.
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