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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bell comes into a darkened arena with his song building. god damn best kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bruce Bell has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jack Jackson's chin.
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273 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Bell!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bell but Bell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bell fails in his attempt to clinch.
That kick from Bell tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bell can pounce on him.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Bell.
Bell tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Bell throws a head kick that misses.
Bell tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Bell gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bell wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bell pushes Jackson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bell tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bell to the ground. Bell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bell is looking to clinch.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bell lands a big head kick that sends Jackson tumbling to the mat! Bell takes a step backwards and waves Jackson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Jack Jackson has been cut.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Bell has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell drops Jackson with a big knee straight up the middle! Jackson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Jackson is rocked!
Look low, kick high! Bell uses the oldest trick in the book to send Jackson tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Bell is absolutely delighted - when Jackson wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bruce Bell!
Bruce Bell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashuan Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Connors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Rashuan Johnson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rashuan Johnson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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278 lbs
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247 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rashuan Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Connors!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connors throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Connors moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Connors is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Connors is trying to break free.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Connors pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Connors drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Johnson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Connors can't fight it off and eventually Johnson manages to take the fight to the floor. Connors looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Connors wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Connors looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wanted to stand there but Connors had control of the position.
Connors is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Johnson won't allow Connors to pass to mount.
Johnson wants to control but Connors is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Connors tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Johnson.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Connors sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Connors is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Connors misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Connors leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Connors swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Craig Connors is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Connors moves into the clinch.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connors misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a single leg into guard. Connors didn't expect that.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Connors is on top in guard.
Connors engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Johnson working for a triangle but Connors defends it easily.
Johnson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Connors!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Connors can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connors really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Connors prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Connors is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Connors is now in Johnson's guard. A big mistake from Johnson there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rashuan Johnson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Connors instigates a clinch.
Connors breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Connors keeps it at a distance.
Johnson tries to clinch but Connors is having none of it.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Connors checks a leg kick nicely.
Connors fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Connors has the dominant position.
Connors wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice body punch from Connors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Connors gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Johnson keeps control of Connors as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Connors prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashuan Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Connors wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Connors is stalling here.
Connors breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Connors's guard.
Connors is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Connors is striking but Johnson is not phased and passes to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stalling.
Connors is trying to control but can't.
Connors missing with punches from the bottom.
Connors tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Connors has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Connors tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Johnson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Connors is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson with good strikes from the mount here!
Connors tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Connors is looking to escape.
Johnson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connors can't escape the position.
Johnson landing strikes from the mount.
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!
Johnson punching from mount but Connors doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Johnson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Connors as he jumps to the side.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Rashuan Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Connors lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashuan Johnson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Connors misses with a wild body shot.
Connors instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Connors.
Johnson taking a breather.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Connors is blocking nicely.
Connors is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
A frustrated look appears on Connors's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Connors's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Connors makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Connors closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson has Connors pressed against the cage, preventing Connors from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson trying to stall but Connors improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connors lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Connors has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Connors lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson tries to clinch up
and Connors counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Connors instigates a clinch.
Connors throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Connors tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Connors wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Connors pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connors lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Connors keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Connors pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Connors rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Connors wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Craig Connors seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Connors.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Rashuan Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Connors sprawls well. Connors wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashuan Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Connors saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connors punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Connors displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Connors.
Connors clinches.
Johnson has Connors pressed against the cage, preventing Connors from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Connors is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Connors. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Connors lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson dives in and grabs Connors's left leg, looking for a takedown. Connors pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Connors has managed to clinch.
Connors has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connors is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Connors stalling in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Connors lands a body shot in the clinch.
Connors lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnson letting Connors take a breather here.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Connors has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
Connors breaks the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Connors misses with a two punch combination.
Craig Connors has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rashuan Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Connors comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashuan Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Odinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Jeferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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221 lbs
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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Thor Odinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Anthony Jeferson !
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odinson slips under a jab from Jeferson .
Jeferson 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 misses with a few strikes there.
Anthony Jeferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Jeferson misses the target.
Jeferson is looking to chop away at Odinson's legs.
Jeferson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Odinson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jeferson lands a nice shot that snaps Odinson's head back.
It looks like Thor Odinson has been cut.
Jeferson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Odinson at a distance.
Jeferson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jeferson thows a body shot but no joy.
Odinson tries to clinch up but Jeferson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jeferson misses with a few strikes there.
Odinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jeferson .
Jeferson misses the shot to the body.
Jeferson misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeferson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jeferson closes the distance and clinches.
Jeferson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jeferson tries to clinch but Odinson is having none of it.
Jeferson swings for the body but Odinson moves out of range.
Jeferson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Odinson counters with a one-two to the body.
Odinson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jeferson . That did some damage!
Jeferson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Odinson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jeferson misses with a body shot
and Odinson counters with a thumping low kick.
Jeferson looks gassed!
Odinson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jeferson .
Jeferson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anthony Jeferson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jeferson stuffs the takedown.
Jeferson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Odinson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jeferson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Odinson rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeferson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Odinson.
Jeferson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That kick from Odinson tenderised Jeferson 's leg. Jeferson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Odinson throws a head kick that half lands.
Odinson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Odinson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jeferson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Odinson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jeferson 's head.
Jeferson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Odinson cracks a nice hook into Jeferson 's ribs.
Odinson scores with a head kick.
Jeferson misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odinson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jeferson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Odinson throws a combination. Jeferson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Odinson scores with a hook to the body. Jeferson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Odinson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Odinson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circle momentarily. Odinson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jeferson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jeferson tries to close the distance and clinch but Odinson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Jeferson misses the target.
Jeferson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Odinson. That one must have hurt.
Odinson misses with a head kick.
Jeferson has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeferson tries to break the clinch but Odinson is controlling the position.
Odinson pulls guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Odinson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jeferson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jeferson stands up from Odinson's guard - Jeferson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jeferson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jeferson takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Odinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thor Odinson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Odinson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jeferson 's waist but Jeferson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Odinson off to one side.
Thor Odinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jeferson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Odinson, pushing him back against the cage.
Jeferson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jeferson lands a nice hook to Odinson's body. Odinson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Odinson delivers a nice body kick.
Odinson dodges the punch combination from Jeferson .
Jeferson misses with a double jab.
Jeferson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jeferson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jeferson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Odinson.
Odinson avoids the body shot from Jeferson .
Jeferson misses with a body shot.
Jeferson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jeferson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odinson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Odinson misses with a series of wild punches.
Thor Odinson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Jeferson . That snapped Odinson's head back.
Odinson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Odinson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Odinson slips a jab and a cross from Jeferson .
Jeferson tries to sprawl but Odinson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Odinson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Thor Odinson just wasn't active enough.
Odinson throws a nice head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice jab there from Jeferson .
Jeferson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Odinson moves away.
Jeferson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Odinson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Odinson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Odinson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jeferson defends it nicely.
Odinson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jeferson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeferson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Odinson counters with a solid body kick.
Odinson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Odinson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jeferson 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jeferson tries to clinch up but Odinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Odinson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Odinson throws a leg kick which misses Jeferson 's front leg but catches the back leg as Jeferson tries to avoid it.
Odinson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jeferson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Odinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Odinson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jeferson .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeferson misses with a straight right.
Odinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jeferson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jeferson scores with a punch to the head.
Jeferson misses with a double jab
and Odinson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jeferson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Odinson connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jeferson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Odinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Odinson wants to clinch up but Jeferson keeps it at a distance.
Jeferson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Odinson circles away quickly and effectively.
Odinson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Odinson lunges at Jeferson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jeferson 's hand.
Odinson looks to land a combination but Jeferson avoids it well.
Odinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Odinson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thor Odinson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jeferson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Odinson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jeferson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Odinson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Odinson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jeferson has him pressed against the cage.
Odinson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jeferson uses from the top position.
Jeferson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Odinson is proving hard to escape from.
Jeferson trying to control but Odinson is working from the bottom.
Jeferson is in close to Odinson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeferson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jeferson is looking to pass into half guard but Odinson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Odinson is in guard.
Odinson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jeferson prevents Odinson from moving into mount.
Odinson wants to control but Jeferson is keeping him busy.
Odinson staying calm.
Odinson is looking to take a break and control but Jeferson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odinson controls the position.
Jeferson is not content to let Odinson control the position.
Jeferson stops Odinson from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeferson seems a little lost for a moment, as Odinson dominates the positioning.
Jeferson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Thor Odinson.
Odinson lands with a slapping head kick.
Odinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jeferson .
Jeferson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Odinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeferson lands a jab to the head.
Odinson misses with a wild combination.
Jeferson misses with a wild combination.
Odinson connects with a high kick.
Odinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Odinson defending well as Jeferson loads up on a big left hand.
Jeferson has managed to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Odinson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Odinson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Thor Odinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jeferson looking to pass the guard.
Anthony Jeferson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thor Odinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Odinson is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thor Odinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Odinson, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Odinson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ivan Drago has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 Amsterdam, Ivan Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Gordon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gordon lands a head kick. Drago smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gordon connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Gordon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Drago scores with a body shot.
Gordon looks gassed!
A combination from Drago does no damage.
A cross from Drago lands.
It looks like Charles Gordon has been cut.
Drago stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Drago steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Gordon is out on his feet! Drago sets himself and nearly takes Gordon's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ivan Drago!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ivan Drago thanked Wolfpack Blood Labs for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Sutherland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Arteta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sutherland might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince - Boom (Shake The Room). Arteta has chosen Yall must have Forgot--Roy Jones Jr as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Sutherland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Diego Arteta!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arteta tries to score with a low kick but Sutherland moves his leg out of the way.
Sutherland shoots in but Arteta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sutherland closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sutherland lands with a nice body kick.
Arteta pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sutherland avoids the head kick by Arteta.
A punch combination from Sutherland misses.
Arteta misses the shot to the body.
Sutherland lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sutherland is defended easily by Arteta.
Arteta misses with a few strikes there.
Arteta gets tackled into the cage by Sutherland. Sutherland maintains the clinch.
Arteta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sutherland tries to land a knee to the head but Arteta blocks with his arms.
Sutherland blocking some punches.
Arteta blocks an elbow strike.
Sutherland keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Arteta's efforts to push away.
Arteta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arteta misses with a low kick.
Sutherland misses with a series of wild punches.
Sutherland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arteta circles away quickly and effectively.
Sutherland closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Arteta did well to prevent Sutherland getting side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sutherland is pressing down on Arteta's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arteta is holding on for now.
Arteta is trying to control but can't.
Sutherland not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sutherland prevents Arteta from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sutherland looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Arteta with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Arteta looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sutherland trying to mount his opponent but Arteta defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Arteta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arteta.
Arteta trying to control the position.
Arteta wants to stand but Sutherland is controlling the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arteta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sutherland passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Arteta tries to buck Sutherland off but Sutherland is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sutherland looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Arteta defending against the ground and pound.
Sutherland has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Arteta sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sutherland works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arteta wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sutherland.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland landing strikes from the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arteta slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sutherland wants to pass to mount but Arteta is defending the position.
Sutherland is working hard here to advance position.
Sutherland not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sutherland missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sutherland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Sutherland dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Arteta gets caught flat footed, as Sutherland shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sutherland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sutherland preventing the sweep.
Arteta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sutherland chips away with some ground and pound.
Sutherland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sutherland stands up and waves to Arteta to follow him.
Arteta dips to his left and cracks Sutherland with an uppercut!
A left and a right from Sutherland both land. Nice combination.
Arteta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arteta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Arteta enables Sutherland to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Arteta manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sutherland looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutherland forces his way into half guard.
Sutherland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arteta defending well though.
Sutherland is looking to advance position but Arteta won't allow it.
Sutherland works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sutherland thowing shots but they're missing.
Sutherland lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
It looks like Diego Arteta has been cut.
Arteta holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sutherland tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sutherland with good strikes from the mount here!
Sutherland lands with some strikes.
Arteta is rocked!
That has opened up Diego Arteta's cut even more.
Sutherland lands a big shot to the head and Arteta winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ricky Sutherland!
Ricky Sutherland decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Nagatomo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nagatomo has chosen RAWR as his entrance music. George Nagatomo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, George Nagatomo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagatomo scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body kick from Nagatomo.
Killer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Killer moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Killer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nagatomo can't break the clinch.
Killer working aggressively here.
Killer can't find room to land a body shot as Nagatomo controls the action.
A short right from Killer.
A left hand lands to the body for Killer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nagatomo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nagatomo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nagatomo tries to circle away but Killer has him pinned against the cage.
Killer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Killer.
Killer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Nagatomo to work.
Killer lands a right hand.
Nagatomo throws an elbow but it misses.
Killer works on Nagatomo's body with a couple of short punches.
Killer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nagatomo is trying to force a seperation but Killer has the dominant position.
Nagatomo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Killer lands with a short shot to the head.
Nagatomo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Killer scores with a shoulder strike.
Killer lands a nice shot to the body.
Nagatomo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Nagatomo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nagatomo trying to stall but Killer improves his position.
Killer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nagatomos head.
Killer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Killer keeps control of Nagatomo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nagatomo tries to break free but Killer pushes him back against the cage.
Killer lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Killer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nagatomo manages to break the clinch.
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!
Nagatomo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nagatomo looks gassed!
Killer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Killer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Killer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Killer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Killer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nagatomo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Killer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Killer - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Killer.
Killer is leaning against Nagatomo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Killer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Killer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nagatomo backwards.
Killer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nagatomo backwards.
Killer pushes Nagatomo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nagatomo takes a shot to the head.
Killer lands a shot to the body.
Killer lands a right hand.
Killer lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Killer as the two fighters clinch.
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!
Nagatomo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Killer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nagatomo's efforts to push away.
A short right from Killer on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Killer lands a body shot.
Killer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nagatomos head.
A short right from Killer on the inside.
Killer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Killer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nagatomo is rocked!
Nagatomo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Killer lands a body punch.
Killer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nagatomo backwards.
Nagatomo is still on wobbly legs! Can Killer finish him?
Nice body punch from Killer.
Nagatomo seems to have recovered his senses.
A right hook to the body lands for Killer.
A shot in the inside from Killer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good body shot from Killer.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Killer.
Killer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Killer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Killer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Donk. Killer catches Nagatomo right on the button with a cross.
Nagatomo tries a head kick but it misses.
Nagatomo swats away the attempt to clinch by Killer.
Jab from Killer.
Killer tries to clinch but Nagatomo is having none of it.
Killer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Killer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Killer forces Nagatomo back against the cage and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Killer.
Killer lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Killer on the inside.
Killer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nagatomo has had enough of the clinch but Killer keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Killer.
Nagatomo is breathing heavily.
Killer has Nagatomo pressed against the cage, preventing Nagatomo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagatomo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Killer has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Killer.
Killer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Killer lands with a light punch inside.
Killer lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Killer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nagatomo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Killer lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Nagatomo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Killer lands a nice uppercut.
Killer pushes Nagatomo against the cage. Killer is working some dirty boxing. Killer pushes off with a quick right hook! Nagatomo goes down! Nagatomo tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Killer moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Killer!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kingston Bartholemeaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kingston Bartholemeaux had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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228 lbs
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Kingston Bartholemeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bo Thomas!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas thows a body shot but no joy.
Thomas blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Bartholemeaux.
Bartholemeaux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas takes a swing at Bartholemeaux's ribcage but misses.
Bartholemeaux walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Bartholemeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bartholemeaux moves out of range as Thomas throws a body kick.
Thomas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thomas throws a body punch but Bartholemeaux moves out of range.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bartholemeaux.
Bartholemeaux throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartholemeaux throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.
Bartholemeaux darts in and clinches Thomas up against the cage.
Bartholemeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thomas walks into a left hand.
It looks like Bo Thomas has been cut.
Bartholemeaux has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thomas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thomas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bartholemeaux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas walks into a straight right hand from Bartholemeaux.
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!
Thomas misses with a body kick.
Bartholemeaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartholemeaux thows a body shot but no joy.
Thomas takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bartholemeaux lands a glancing blow to the side of Thomas's head.
Thomas is rocked!
That has opened up Bo Thomas's cut even more.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Bartholemeaux.
Thomas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bartholemeaux rather than just go for the knockout.
Bartholemeaux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bartholemeaux looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Bartholemeaux connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bartholemeaux clinches up against the cage.
Bartholemeaux breaks the clinch.
Thomas feints a jab promting Bartholemeaux to slip. Thomas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bartholemeaux slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Bartholemeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartholemeaux slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
Bartholemeaux misses with a body kick.
Thomas looks for the body kick but Bartholemeaux saw that one coming.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas swings for the body but Bartholemeaux moves out of range.
Bartholemeaux clinches.
Bartholemeaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bartholemeaux moves away.
Thomas throws a right and a left that Bartholemeaux avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartholemeaux rushes Thomas and presses him up against the cage.
Bartholemeaux manages to break the clinch.
Bartholemeaux with a jab.
Bartholemeaux is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thomas throws a body kick that misses.
Bartholemeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas tries to keep at a distance but Bartholemeaux has taken the fight into the clinch.
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!
Thomas is trying to push Bartholemeaux away but Bartholemeaux has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bartholemeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bartholemeaux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kingston Bartholemeaux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bo Thomas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thomas defending well as Bartholemeaux loads up on a big left hand.
Bartholemeaux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thomas's head backwards.
Thomas throws a body punch but Bartholemeaux moves out of range.
Bartholemeaux misses with a straight left.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bartholemeaux misses with a wild combination.
Bartholemeaux loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
Thomas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kingston Bartholemeaux is winning the standup battle so far.
Thomas throws a nice looking combination but Bartholemeaux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bartholemeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bartholemeaux throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
Bartholemeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bartholemeaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thomas throws a body kick that misses.
Thomas misses the body punch
enabling Bartholemeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Bartholemeaux moves out of range of the body kick from Thomas.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
Bartholemeaux scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The cut above Bo Thomas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Thomas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thomas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas throws a body punch but Bartholemeaux moves out of range.
Thomas takes a swing at Bartholemeaux's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Thomas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bartholemeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Bartholemeaux finish him?
Bo Thomas's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bo Thomas's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kingston Bartholemeaux!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Deere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gzrel Mephistopheles (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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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, John Deere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gzrel Mephistopheles!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deere shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mephistopheles pinned against the cage. Mephistopheles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mephistopheles stuffs the takedown attempt from Deere. Deere gets slowly back to his feet.
Mephistopheles moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Deere.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Deere. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deere tries for a takedown but Mephistopheles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mephistopheles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deere.
Deere shoots in looking for a takedown. Mephistopheles tries to sprawl out of it but Deere keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mephistopheles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Deere misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mephistopheles scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mephistopheles blocks a head kick by Deere.
Mephistopheles connects with a crisp jab.
Deere on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mephistopheles looks to land a combination but Deere avoids it well.
Mephistopheles throws a right and a left that Deere avoids nicely.
Mephistopheles misses with a series of wild punches.
Deere tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mephistopheles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Deere somewhat.
Deere throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Deere shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mephistopheles swinging wildly here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mephistopheles!
Gzrel Mephistopheles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deere is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mephistopheles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deere has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Deere there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mephistopheles lands a glancing blow to the side of Deere's head.
Mephistopheles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Deere circles away quickly and effectively.
Mephistopheles moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mephistopheles throws a series of strikes that have Deere backpedaling.
Mephistopheles misses with a wild combination.
Mephistopheles throws a series of punches but Deere avoids them all with ease.
Mephistopheles displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Deere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mephistopheles misses with the combination.
Deere shoots in looking for a takedown. Mephistopheles tries to sprawl out of it but Deere keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mephistopheles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mephistopheles scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Deere gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Deere gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mephistopheles regains guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Deere is fighting to break Mephistopheles's control of his arms but Mephistopheles is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Deere trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mephistopheles keeping moving, preventing Deere from controlling successfully.
Deere 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mephistopheles trying to control the position here.
Deere drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Deere jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mephistopheles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Deere defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deere scoring with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deere wants to control from the top but Mephistopheles keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deere is really struggling to control Mephistopheles but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mephistopheles manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gzrel Mephistopheles dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Deere has a takedown stuffed.
Deere shoots in for a double leg but Mephistopheles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Deere takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mephistopheles lands with a shot to the body.
Mephistopheles displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
John Deere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mephistopheles throws a series of punches but Deere avoids them all with ease.
Deere looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Deere. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mephistopheles displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mephistopheles scores with a crisp jab that stopped Deere in his tracks.
Mephistopheles cracks a nice hook into Deere's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mephistopheles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Deere at a distance.
Mephistopheles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Deere fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mephistopheles avoids it really well and circles away.
Mephistopheles lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mephistopheles.
Mephistopheles works over Deere's head and body with a nice combination.
Mephistopheles misses with a two punch combination.
Mephistopheles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mephistopheles looks to land a combination but Deere avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mephistopheles thuds his right hand into Deere's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mephistopheles shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Deere eats them both and turns towards Mephistopheles to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Deere takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mephistopheles connects with a body shot that sends Deere's belly button to the back.
Mephistopheles lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Deere misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mephistopheles throws a sloppy head kick and Deere moves out of range easily.
Mephistopheles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mephistopheles leaves Deere with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mephistopheles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gzrel Mephistopheles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mephistopheles throws a series of punches but Deere avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deere takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Deere shoots in for a takedown but Mephistopheles shows good takedown defense.
Deere has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Deere closes the distance and clinches up with Mephistopheles, looking for a takedown. Deere pushes Mephistopheles against the cage but Mephistopheles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
John Deere is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mephistopheles scores with a head kick. Deere tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mephistopheles with a nice cross.
Deere avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mephistopheles is working the combinations to good effect here.
Deere takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Deere takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mephistopheles.
Deere ducks right into an uppercut from Mephistopheles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mephistopheles closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mephistopheles lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mephistopheles connects with a nice short shot to Deere's temple.
Deere trying to control here.
Mephistopheles lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mephistopheles trying to control the action but Deere is working from the bottom.
Deere wants to control but Mephistopheles is keeping busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mephistopheles lands a nice short elbow.
Mephistopheles is looking for a kimura here.
Mephistopheles working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gzrel Mephistopheles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mephistopheles gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mephistopheles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Deere throws a strike but Mephistopheles rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mephistopheles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mephistopheles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mephistopheles has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Deere is proving hard to escape from.
Mephistopheles lands a couple of elbows.
Deere trying to control the position.
Mephistopheles wants to stand but Deere has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mephistopheles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mephistopheles drops back, looking for a kneebar! Deere looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Deere looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Deere!
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!
Mephistopheles struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deere is looking to take a break and control but Mephistopheles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Deere lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mephistopheles gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Deere thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mephistopheles's head.
Deere wants to control but Mephistopheles is keeping him busy.
Mephistopheles wants to control but Deere is keeping busy.
Deere tries to pass to full mount but Mephistopheles defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mephistopheles is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Deere's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Deere's back!
Mephistopheles lands a shot to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mephistopheles lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mephistopheles is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Deere is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gzrel Mephistopheles!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alex Burkhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marciano has chosen lets dance as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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146 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Burkhart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocky Marciano!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Marciano misses its intended target.
Marciano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marciano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burkhart moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burkhart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marciano sprawls well. Marciano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Burkhart gets slowly back to his feet.
Burkhart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marciano.
Burkhart drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Burkhart wants to control from the top but Marciano keeps moving.
Marciano looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Burkhart passes into half guard.
Burkhart is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marciano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Burkhart is looking for a kimura here.
Marciano is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marciano manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Marciano looking for a sweep. Not yet Marciano, not yet.
Burkhart wants to control from the top but Marciano keeps moving.
Burkhart 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.
Marciano is pulling down on Burkhart's head. It's preventing any offense from Burkhart, at least for the moment.
Marciano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Burkhart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano has his foot on Burkhart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burkhart works his way back into a safe position though.
Marciano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burkhart forces his way into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano gets back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burkhart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marciano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marciano uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Marciano throws a series of strikes that have Burkhart backpedaling.
Burkhart fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marciano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marciano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marciano wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Burkhart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marciano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burkhart.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano lands a jab to Burkhart's midsection.
Burkhart dodges the punch combination from Marciano.
Marciano clobbers Burkhart with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marciano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burkhart takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Marciano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Burkhart defends it nicely.
Marciano with a hook.
Burkhart takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marciano has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Burkhart has a takedown stuffed.
Marciano forces Burkhart back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano pulls guard.
Burkhart throwing strikes but missing.
Marciano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burkhart is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marciano has his foot on Burkhart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burkhart works his way back into a safe position though.
Marciano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burkhart trying to control but Marciano is working from the bottom.
Marciano working for a triangle but Burkhart defends it easily.
Marciano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burkhart is one step ahead there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marciano keeping moving, preventing Burkhart from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Marciano dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Burkhart looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Burkhart wants to work for an arm triangle but Marciano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burkhart is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marciano defends it well.
Marciano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Marciano is looking for a triangle but Burkhart pushes his legs off easily.
Burkhart avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Burkhart wants to control from the top but Marciano keeps moving.
Marciano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burkhart defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burkhart is one step ahead there.
Marciano has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Burkhart doesn't defend quickly enough and Marciano has managed to lock this one up! Can Burkhart escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Marciano on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rocky Marciano!
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