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The Day After The Night Before PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michal Marcheweka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xv Jobber vX (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcheweka comes to the cage accompanied by Skinnyman-Static-X. Michal Marcheweka had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Xv Jobber vX enters the cage!
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141 lbs
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110 lbs
0 - 157 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Michal Marcheweka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 157 - 0, fighting out of London, Xv Jobber vX!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Marcheweka.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcheweka is trying to get an arm triangle but Jobber vX is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcheweka wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jobber vX, who protects the arm well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcheweka is trying to get an arm triangle but Jobber vX is defending well.
Marcheweka is working to tighten is grip on Jobber vX's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Jobber vX has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Marcheweka is really squeezing tight and eventually Jobber vX passes out! Marcheweka breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Michal Marcheweka!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Rysakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itchy Rash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolai Rysakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Itchy Rash!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rysakov lands with a shot to the body.
Rash shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rysakov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Itchy Rash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rash has his takedown stuffed
and Rysakov counters with a straight right hand.
Rash tries for a takedown but Rysakov circles away easily
and Rysakov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nikolai Rysakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Itchy Rash.
Rash darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rash is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Rysakov as he works his way to full guard.
Rash won't allow Rysakov to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rysakov is on top in guard.
Rysakov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rysakov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rash is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Nikolai Rysakov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rysakov lands a glancing blow to the side of Rash's head.
Rash looks gassed!
Rash fails with the takedown
and Rysakov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rysakov cracks a nice hook into Rash's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rysakov is looking to clinch.
Rysakov connects with a high kick.
Rysakov has closed the distance and engaged Rash in a clinch.
Rysakov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rash takes an elbow to the temple.
Rash is rocked!
Rysakov lands an elbow just above Rash 's eye.
Rash is still on wobbly legs! Can Rysakov finish him?
Rysakov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rash's defenses.
Rysakov creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Rash's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Rash drops to his knees and Rysakov pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolai Rysakov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romulus Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romulus Man is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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195 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Romulus Man!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with White, pushing him back against the cage.
Man misses with a knee strike.
White takes a knee to the side of the body.
White lands with a left to the head.
White misses with some punches.
A knee to the head by Man.
It looks like Tom White has been cut.
Man breaks the clinch.
Man gets a clinch.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Man stalling against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man jumps guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Man looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Man looking for subs off his back but White has passed one foot through into half guard.
Man looking for subs from the bottom but White mounts him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man is trying to reverse the position but instead White has taken his back - oops!
White connects with a big shot to the side of Man's head.
White trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White working for a choke but Man is defending well.
White has his arm under Man's chin here. Game over son! White squeezes tightly and Man is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tom White!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Nichol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mojo Joe Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nichol comes to the cage accompanied by finger eleven - Paralyser. Jack Nichol looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Inexperienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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, Jack Nichol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mojo Joe Joe!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe Joe drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Joe Joe scoring with some ground and pound.
Joe Joe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nichol wants to get back to his feet but Joe Joe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nichol looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Joe Joe passes into side control.
Joe Joe scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nichol to see if he's OK.
Nichol on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nichol tries to get out of the position.
Joe Joe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nichol down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joe Joe working the head with strikes.
Nichol is rocked!
Joe Joe scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Nichol is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Joe Joe can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mojo Joe Joe!
After the big win, Mojo Joe Joe made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors LION Clothing [CBK] and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Polio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Ducka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ducka is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tinie Tempah - Intro. Johnny Ducka has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tommy Polio's chin.
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257 lbs
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232 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Polio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Ducka!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ducka goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Tommy Polio has been cut.
Ducka throws a series of punches but Polio avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Ducka does no damage.
Polio shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ducka napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Polio advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polio goes for an armbar but he's not got it
Ducka turns into him and now he's in Polio's guard.
Polio manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ducka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Polio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Polio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ducka's waist but Ducka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Polio off to one side.
Ducka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Polio.
Polio drives through with a takedown into guard.
Polio trying to control the position from guard on top but Ducka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ducka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Polio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Polio forces his way into half guard.
Still in half guard, Polio seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ducka is defending against the submission attempts here by Polio.
Polio working the head and body with strikes.
Ducka is looking to escape.
Polio is keen to just control but Ducka is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polio 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.
Polio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ducka keeps working.
Ducka is defending against the submission attempts here by Polio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ducka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Polio is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Polio is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Polio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Polio's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Polio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ducka swivels and escapes.
Ducka lands a left and a right that send Polio crashing to the mat, dazed. Ducka thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Polio is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ducka throws a series of punches but Polio avoids them all with ease.
Oh Polio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ducka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ducka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ducka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Polio.
Some wild striking there from Ducka.
Polio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ducka.
Ducka circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Polio tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Ducka wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Ducka!
An intense looking Johnny Ducka took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'This is just the beginning.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Booth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sugar Ray Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sugar Ray Silva looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Booth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Sugar Ray Silva!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Booth lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ray Silva backs up against the cage.
Booth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ray Silva.
Ray Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Charles Booth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ray Silva is defended easily by Booth.
Booth thuds his right hand into Ray Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Booth throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck for Ray Silva with that takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Booth as Ray Silva shoots in.
Charles Booth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sugar Ray Silva.
Some wild striking there from Booth.
Ray Silva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Booth misses with a series of wild punches.
Ray Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Booth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ray Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ray Silva pinned against the cage. Ray Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ray Silva.
Ray Silva looks gassed!
Booth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Booth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ray Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Booth looking for a takedown.
Booth wants the takedown. Ray Silva is fighting it off but Booth persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ray Silva's guard against the cage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Booth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ray Silva's head.
Ray Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Booth is proving a slippery customer.
Booth trying to control the position from guard on top but Ray Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Booth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ray Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Booth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Booth wants to control from the top but Ray Silva keeps moving.
Booth working some strikes from top position.
Ray Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ray Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Booth distracts Ray Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Booth throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ray Silva is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Booth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Booth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Booth works over Ray Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
Booth postures up and lands a big shot to Ray Silva's brow.
Booth connects with a couple of short punches.
Booth throws a big right hand that misses.
Booth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Booth distracts Ray Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ray Silva looking to control.
Booth throwing strikes from guard but Ray Silva blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Booth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ray Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Booth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ray Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Booth throws a big elbow that misses.
Booth wants to control from the top but Ray Silva keeps moving.
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!
Booth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Booth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Booth throws a big right hand that misses.
Booth throws a big elbow that misses.
Booth tries to free his leg and advance position but Ray Silva is retaining full guard.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Booth dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Booth lands with a right hand.
Ray Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ray Silva misses with a takedown
and Booth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
It looks like Sugar Ray Silva has been cut.
Booth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Booth drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Booth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Booth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Booth drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Booth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Booth trying to control but Ray Silva is working from the bottom.
Booth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booth trying to control the position from guard on top but Ray Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Booth distracts Ray Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Booth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Booth content to stall in guard here.
Booth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ray Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Booth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Booth has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ray Silva is proving hard to escape from.
Booth with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Booth defends it easily.
Charles Booth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ray Silva has momentary wrist control but Booth slips an elbow through the middle.
Ray Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Booth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ray Silva's head.
Ray Silva is trying to control the position but Booth postures up.
Booth is working Ray Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Booth is looking to work some ground and pound but Ray Silva has wrist control.
Booth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ray Silva is keeping the position for now.
Ray Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Booth is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booth throws an elbow that misses. Ray Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Booth's guard. Nice move by Ray Silva!
Ray Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ray Silva prevents Booth from getting back to his feet.
Ray Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Booth is retaining full guard.
Ray Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ray Silva prevents Booth from getting back to his feet.
Ray Silva is pushing down on Booth's leg trying to pass to half guard. Booth is fighting to maintain full guard but Ray Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Booth is trying to stand back up but Ray Silva is controlling him
Booth is not content to let Ray Silva control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ray Silva moves nicely into side control.
Ray Silva wants to control but Booth is keeping him busy.
Booth tries to escape but Ray Silva is in control.
Booth prevents Ray Silva from moving into mount.
Ray Silva prevents Booth from escaping the position.
Booth knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ray Silva on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ray Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Booth has escaped the position, nice work there.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Booth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sugar Ray Silva's cut.
That's time! Booth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ray Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Booth feints a jab promting Ray Silva to slip. Booth then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ray Silva slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Booth blocks a head kick by Ray Silva.
Ray Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Booth, looking for a takedown. Ray Silva pushes Booth against the cage but Booth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Booth throws a series of punches but Ray Silva moves out of range.
Booth misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Booth. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ray Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Booth.
Booth forces Ray Silva back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booth is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Booth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ray Silva is fighting off a takedown attempt but Booth is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ray Silva to the mat. Ray Silva regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Booth throws an elbow that misses. Ray Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Booth's guard. Nice move by Ray Silva!
Booth on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Booth tries to get out of the position.
Booth scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Booth tries to bum rush Ray Silva with a series of wild strikes but Ray Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ray Silva is trying desperately to land a takedown but Booth is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ray Silva.
Booth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Charles Booth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ray Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Booth is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ray Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Booth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ray Silva trying to control but Booth is working from the bottom.
Booth wants to stand but Ray Silva is controlling the position.
Ray Silva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ray Silva postures up in Booth's guard and throws a big left but Booth blocks it.
Booth is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Booth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ray Silva won't allow Booth to get back to his feet.
Ray Silva connects with a couple of short punches.
Ray Silva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray Silva looking to pass the guard.
Booth is looking to stand up but Ray Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
Ray Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Booth keeping moving, preventing Ray Silva from controlling successfully.
Ray Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Booth kicks Ray Silva off and gets to his feet.
Ray Silva shoots in for a takedown but Booth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Charles Booth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sugar Ray Silva.
Ray Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Booth moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Booth is working for takedown but Ray Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Booth prevents Ray Silva from breaking the clinch.
Booth lands a takedown into guard.
Ray Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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!
Ray Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ray Silva is looking to stand back up but Booth counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ray Silva.
Booth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sugar Ray Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Booth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Charles Booth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Booth blocks the strikes from Ray Silva.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Booth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Booth 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Booth!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Charles Booth waved his t-shirt featuring LION Clothing [CBK]'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grant Bonner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Herbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herbert has chosen Bodies as his entrance music. Rob Herbert will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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185 lbs
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24
194 lbs
6 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Grant Bonner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Herbert!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herbert misses with a double jab.
Bonner looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A nice combination there by Herbert.
Rob Herbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herbert feints and as Bonner raises his hands in defense, Herbert changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bonner is rocked!
Herbert decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bonner, up you get!
Oh Bonner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Herbert lands with a right and another and another! Bonner is in big trouble! Herbert lands again and this time it's lights out for Bonner! A quality knockout there for Herbert.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rob Herbert!
Rob Herbert gave a mention to LION Clothing [CBK] in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fubar Pogue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joel Edgerton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pogue comes to the cage accompanied by Deadmau5 - Ghosts n Stuff. 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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152 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fubar Pogue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joel Edgerton!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgerton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pogue counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pogue tries to work over Edgerton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Pogue.
It looks like Joel Edgerton has been cut.
Pogue lands a nice shot to the body.
Pogue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Edgerton is defending well for now.
Edgerton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Edgerton has Pogue pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pogue manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pogue lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pogue lands a right hand that snaps the head of Edgerton backwards.
Pogue works on Edgerton's body with a couple of short punches.
Pogue breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Edgerton is defended easily by Pogue.
Edgerton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pogue moves into the clinch.
Fubar Pogue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Edgerton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pogue tries to throw a body punch but Edgerton avoids it by throwing Pogue back against the cage.
Pogue presses Edgerton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pogue breaks the clinch.
Edgerton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pogue circles away.
Pogue tries to clinch but Edgerton moves out of range.
Edgerton shoots in for a takedown but Pogue shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Edgerton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pogue sprawls well. Pogue wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Edgerton gets slowly back to his feet.
Pogue moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Pogue.
Edgerton is rocked!
Pogue manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgerton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Edgerton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Edgerton trying to control the position from guard on top but Pogue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edgerton prevents Pogue from getting back to his feet.
Pogue knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Edgerton on the ground.
Edgerton trying to control the position from guard on top but Pogue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pogue wants to stand but Edgerton is controlling the position.
Edgerton trying to control the position from guard on top but Pogue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Joel Edgerton.
Pogue slaps away a takedown attempt from Edgerton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pogue has a takedown stuffed.
Pogue fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pogue.
Pogue is breathing heavily.
Pogue tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Edgerton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pogue tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Edgerton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pogue fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pogue wants to clinch up but Edgerton keeps it at a distance.
Edgerton fails with the takedown.
Edgerton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pogue pinned against the cage. Pogue gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pogue tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Edgerton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pogue gets caught napping as Edgerton dives in and scores a takedown. Pogue manages to retain guard.
Pogue is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Edgerton is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edgerton drops back looking for a leg! Pogue is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pogue manages to kick Edgerton off! Edgerton jumps back into Pogue's guard.
Pogue has his feet on Edgerton's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Fubar Pogue dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joel Edgerton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pogue is looking to clinch.
Edgerton dives in and scores a takedown into Pogue's guard.
Edgerton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pogue wants to stand but Edgerton is controlling the position.
Edgerton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Edgerton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Edgerton drops back looking for a leg! Pogue is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pogue manages to kick Edgerton off! Edgerton jumps back into Pogue's guard.
Edgerton trying to control but Pogue is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pogue is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Edgerton is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edgerton trying to control but Pogue is working from the bottom.
Edgerton drops back looking for a leg! Pogue is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pogue manages to kick Edgerton off! Edgerton jumps back into Pogue's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edgerton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgerton is trying to control the action in half guard but Pogue is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Edgerton 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.
Edgerton uses his free foot to push down on Pogue's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pogue.
Pogue really wants to buck Edgerton off and get back to his feet.
Edgerton working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Pogue turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Edgerton off and cradles Pogue's limp body as Edgerton celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Joel Edgerton!
Joel Edgerton bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Hatton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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240 lbs
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260 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Hatton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Davies!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davies lands with a big right hook that stumbles Hatton - he's out on his feet here! Davies follows up with another monster hook that separates Hatton from consciousness! Hatton falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Davies stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Davies!
Michael Davies spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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