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VERSUS - Thursday Thunder VI PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Mancine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fox Mulder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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199 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Mancine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Fox Mulder!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mancine throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mancine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mulder shoots in looking for a takedown but Mancine manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mulder's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mulder forces Mancine back against the cage and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Mancine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mulder is trying to pull guard but Mancine has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Mancine.
Mancine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mulder backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mancine.
Mulder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mancine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mancine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mulder takes a shot to the head.
Mancine blocking some punches.
Mulder wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mancine.
Mancine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mulder.
A short right from Mancine.
Mulder slowing the pace effectively.
Mulder breaks the clinch.
Mulder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mancine connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mancine shoots in and gets a takedown into Mulder's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mulder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mulder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mulder has momentary wrist control but Mancine slips an elbow through the middle.
Mulder is rocked!
Mulder looks gassed!
Mancine loads up on a big left hand. Mulder felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Mancine looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Mulder can't hide his disappointment, as Mancine celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Mancine!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Ketchup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Uprising. John Ketchup will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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150 lbs
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123 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, John Ketchup!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Clark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clark wants it to stay on the feet.
Clark stuns Ketchup with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ketchup will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Clark avoids the head kick by Ketchup.
Ketchup looks gassed!
Ketchup scores with a three punch combo!
Ketchup fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clark throws out a powerful jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Clark!
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Clark lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Clark there.
Ketchup is rocked!
Clark gets in close and tags Ketchup with a short punch that almost sends Ketchup to the mat! Oh Ketchup is in big trouble! He turns his back on Clark, trying to create some distance but Clark rushes him, striking wildly and Ketchup goes down! The referee tackles Clark into the cage to end the fight! Clark is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Clark!
Jack Clark bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Levi Weber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerard Lafunete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Weber might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 99 Problems by Jay Z. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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213 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Levi Weber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerard Lafunete!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lafunete shoots in for a takedown but Weber shows good takedown defense.
Weber leaves Lafunete with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Weber misses with a straight left.
Lafunete will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Levi Weber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerard Lafunete.
Weber stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Weber wants it to stay on the feet.
Lafunete fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Weber sprawls well initially but Lafunete persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lafunete missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lafunete sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Weber defending well though.
Lafunete wants to control but Weber is keeping him busy.
Lafunete not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Weber keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lafunete prevents Weber from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafunete looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lafunete is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Weber reverses the position - he's now on top in Lafunete's guard.
Weber wants to get up but he can't break Lafunete's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Levi Weber wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Weber misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lafunete bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Weber misses with a two punch combination.
Lafunete shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lafunete looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Weber is fending him off so far but Lafunete persists. Nope, Weber circles away and we're back to standing.
Lafunete shoots in and gets a takedown into Weber's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lafunete with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lafunete throwing strikes but missing.
Lafunete looking to sit in guard and control but Weber gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lafunete seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Levi Weber wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Weber displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lafunete.
Lafunete fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Weber avoids it really well and circles away.
Lafunete has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Weber.
It looks like Gerard Lafunete has been cut.
Weber keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Weber throws a shot from downtown. Lafunete moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Weber misses the target.
Lafunete will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
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!
Some wild striking there from Weber.
Weber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lafunete misses with a takedown attempt - Weber sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Weber throws a shot from downtown. Lafunete moves away and avoids it.
Gerard Lafunete 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.
Weber throws an overhand right that lands on Lafunete's shoulder, as Lafunete tries to avoid the shot.
Lafunete misses with a takedown attempt - Weber sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Weber lands with an overhand left.
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 Levi Weber will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gerard Lafunete's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lafunete throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Weber's waist but Weber gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lafunete off to one side.
Lafunete shoots for a double leg takedown but Weber sprawls well. He's pushed Lafunete's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lafunete with a lazy takedown attempt
and Weber counters with a one-two to the body.
Levi Weber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerard Lafunete.
Weber lands a glancing blow to the side of Lafunete's head.
Weber lands a left and a right that send Lafunete crashing to the mat, dazed. Weber thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Lafunete is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lafunete is still on wobbly legs! Can Weber finish him?
Levi Weber is winning the standup battle so far.
Weber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lafunete at a distance.
Lafunete seems to have recovered his senses.
Weber throws a nice looking combination but Lafunete bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Weber is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab lands there for Weber.
Lafunete misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Weber sends Lafunete crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Weber is motioning to the referee to let Lafunete up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
A big left from Weber misses.
Lafunete dodges the punch combination from Weber.
Lafunete throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Weber stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lafunete is breathing heavily.
Weber swings away with a body shot that misses
so Lafunete counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lafunete throwing strikes but missing.
Lafunete is looking to work some ground and pound but Weber has wrist control.
Lafunete throws a strike but Weber rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lafunete is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Weber is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lafunete is trying to control the position but Weber postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gerard Lafunete.
Weber cracks Lafunete with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lafunete shoots for a takedown but Weber saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lafunete moves away from the strike by Weber.
Lafunete keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weber.
Lafunete shoots in but Weber avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lafunete tries to clinch but Weber is having none of it.
Lafunete shoots in but no luck this time.
Weber stuffs the takedown attempt from Lafunete. Lafunete gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Weber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weber stuffs the takedown.
Gerard Lafunete is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weber looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good exchange - Weber coming out on top.
Lafunete takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice jab there from Weber.
That has opened up Gerard Lafunete's cut even more.
Lafunete ducks under a wild hook from Weber.
Weber misses with a looping right.
Weber looks to throw the jab but Lafunete is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weber just misses with a punch to the body.
Weber closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Weber just misses with a punch to the body.
Lafunete gets the takedown into side control.
Weber parries the strikes from Lafunete easily there. Lafunete is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Weber to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lafunete throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Weber is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lafunete connects with a decent elbow.
Weber avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lafunete.
Lafunete misses with the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Weber is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lafunete with the ground and pound but Weber regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Weber dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gerard Lafunete's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lafunete scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Weber regains half guard, as Lafunete was trying to land strikes.
Lafunete is nestled in close to Weber, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lafunete throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lafunete missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lafunete looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weber avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lafunete.
Gerard Lafunete has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lafunete not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lafunete looks to land a strike but Weber avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Weber avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lafunete with a flurry of punches that miss.
Weber kicks Lafunete off and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lafunete shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Weber pinned against the cage. Weber gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lafunete shoots in but no luck this time.
Lafunete displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weber throws out the jab.
Weber stuffs the takedown attempt from Lafunete. Lafunete gets slowly back to his feet.
Levi Weber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerard Lafunete.
Lafunete fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Weber avoids it really well and circles away.
Weber misses with a straight left.
Jab, jab by Weber - just one landing.
Weber fails to land with a series of punches.
Weber ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weber. Lafunete does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafunete shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Weber as he jumps to the side.
Lafunete takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Weber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gerard Lafunete has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weber looks to land a left hand but Lafunete moved out of range nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Weber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lafunete ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weber swings for the body but Lafunete moves out of range.
Weber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lafunete shoots for a double leg takedown but Weber sprawls well. He's pushed Lafunete's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Weber throws an overhand right that lands on Lafunete's shoulder, as Lafunete tries to avoid the shot.
Weber leaves Lafunete with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Weber connects with a jab.
A jab from Weber misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lafunete.
Weber moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
A jab from Weber misses.
Lafunete shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A punch combination from Weber misses.
A right-left combo lands from Weber.
Lafunete closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lafunete lands in his opponent's guard.
Lafunete wants to control from the top but Weber keeps moving.
Levi Weber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lafunete throws an elbow that misses. Weber uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lafunete's guard. Nice move by Weber!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Levi Weber.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Weber, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levi Weber!
An intense looking Levi Weber took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'NO ONE will stand and bang with me!!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dimitar Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ma Lina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dimitar Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ma Lina!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ivanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lina is defended easily by Ivanov.
Lina walks into a straight right hand from Ivanov.
Lina shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ivanov counters with a left to the body.
Dimitar Ivanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanov drops Lina with a beautiful combination! Lina stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ivanov is looking for the KO!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lina shoots in for a double leg but Ivanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dimitar Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ma Lina.
Lina gets the takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lina taking a breather here.
Lina prevents Ivanov from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lina tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ivanov tries to get out of the position.
Ivanov trying to remain calm as Lina controls from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Lina might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ma Lina was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ivanov lands with a right hand.
Ivanov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ivanov throws a series of punches but Lina moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov lands a big right hand that sends Lina crashing to the mat! Ivanov stays standing though and waves Lina back to his feet!
Lina is rocked!
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!
No luck for Lina with that takedown attempt.
Lina shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ivanov sprawls well. Ivanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lina gets slowly back to his feet.
Ivanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitar Ivanov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lina tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ivanov swivels and escapes.
Dimitar Ivanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ivanov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lina counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ivanov won't be happy with that.
Lina controlling the position from side mount.
Lina's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Lina has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ma Lina hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ivanov misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lina scores with a takedown into Ivanov's guard.
Lina's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lina trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Lina sitting in guard here, content to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ivanov wants to stand but Lina is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ma Lina has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ivanov throws a one two combo.
Ivanov lands a left and a right that send Lina crashing to the mat, dazed. Ivanov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Lina is still on wobbly legs! Can Ivanov finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lina tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ivanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lina somewhat.
Lina seems to have recovered his senses.
Lina closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ivanov circles away.
Dimitar Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ma Lina.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov drops Lina with a beautiful combination! Lina stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ivanov is looking for the KO!
Ivanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ivanov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lina.
Ivanov throws a series of punches but Lina avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanov connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Lina tumbling to the canvas! Ivanov pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Lina was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dimitar Ivanov!
A very excited looking Dimitar Ivanov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacek Halman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, How I Could Just Kill A Man . The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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217 lbs
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205 lbs
5 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacek Halman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Robert Browne!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Browne.
Halman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice sprawl there from Browne as Halman shoots in.
A head kick misses from Browne.
Browne walks into a jab.
Browne lands a big head kick that sends Halman tumbling to the mat! Browne takes a step backwards and waves Halman back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Jacek Halman has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Browne! Halman is out on his feet! Browne rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Halman is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Halman is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Browne!
After winning the bout, Robert Browne thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bertie Bassett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Cena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bassett comes to the cage accompanied by ET. Cena has chosen My time is now as his entrance music. Bertie Bassett looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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30
272 lbs
8 - 12 - 0 |
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28
237 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Bertie Bassett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, John Cena!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bassett misses with a takedown attempt
and Cena holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cena works on Bassett's body with a couple of short punches.
Cena struggles to land a body shot inside as Bassett controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cena.
It looks like Bertie Bassett has been cut.
A right hook to the body lands for Cena.
A shot in the inside from Cena.
Cena lands a right hand.
Bassett is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cena pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bassett is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Cena.
Cena dips a shoulder and cracks Bassett with a mighty uppercut! Bassett falls back against the cage and Cena unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bassett is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Cena screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Cena!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sigmund Bjorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Karlsson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Surfin´ bird. Bjorn has chosen Slipknot - Wait And Bleed as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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304 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kurt Karlsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sigmund Bjorn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjorn misses the jab.
Karlsson looks to throw the jab but Bjorn is out of range.
Bjorn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karlsson under the eye.
Bjorn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bjorn working over Karlsson with some ground and pound. Karlsson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Karlsson tries to kick Bjorn off but Bjorn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bjorn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bjorn seems to be working for a kimura but Karlsson defends the submission attempt.
Karlsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bjorn.
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!
Karlsson is looking to improve his position.
Bjorn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karlsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Karlsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bjorn.
Karlsson is looking to improve his position.
Bjorn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson tries to get to full guard but Bjorn has control of the leg.
Bjorn winds up and cracks Karlsson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bjorn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karlsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bjorn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Karlsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karlsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bjorn is one step ahead there.
Bjorn decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bjorn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Karlsson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Karlsson manages to get back to half guard.
Karlsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bjorn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karlsson is looking to improve his position.
Karlsson is refusing to be controlled, as Bjorn sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karlsson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bjorn preventing the sweep.
Bjorn postures up and lands a big shot to Karlsson's brow.
Bjorn decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Karlsson, up you get!
Karlsson throws a chopping leg kick but Bjorn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Karlsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bjorn is able to avoid easily.
Bjorn slips a straight right by Karlsson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karlsson. Bjorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bjorn is just out of range.
Karlsson misses with a head kick.
Bjorn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Karlsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karlsson throws a low kick but Bjorn moves out of range easily.
Karlsson throws a jab when Bjorn was well out of range.
Bjorn avoids the head kick by Karlsson.
Bjorn feints and as Karlsson raises his hands in defense, Bjorn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bjorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karlsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bjorn is one step ahead there.
Karlsson is working hard here to advance position.
Bjorn trying to control but Karlsson is working from the bottom.
Bjorn stopping the sweep attempt from Karlsson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjorn is in close to Karlsson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bjorn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bjorn stopping the sweep attempt from Karlsson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjorn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karlsson wants to get back to his feet but Bjorn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bjorn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Karlsson's head.
Bjorn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigmund Bjorn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Karlsson. Bjorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bjorn shoots in but Karlsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karlsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bjorn tries to score with a low kick but Karlsson moves his leg out of the way.
Karlsson throws a front kick aimed at Bjorn's knee but Bjorn avoids it well.
Bjorn lands a really nice looking cross but Karlsson seems unphased.
Bjorn misses with an uppercut. Karlsson saw that one coming.
Bjorn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karlsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karlsson misses with a looping left.
Bjorn throws a body punch but Karlsson moves out of range.
Karlsson thumps Bjorn with a low kick.
Bjorn shoots in and drives through. Karlsson sprawls well.
Karlsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Karlsson throws a body punch but Bjorn moves out of range.
Bjorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karlsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjorn cracks a nice hook into Karlsson's ribs.
Bjorn scores with the left hand. Karlsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Kurt Karlsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bjorn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Karlsson throws a sloppy head kick and Bjorn moves out of range easily.
Bjorn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kurt Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sigmund Bjorn.
Karlsson throws a lazy right hand but Bjorn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bjorn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Karlsson was covering up waiting for the punch and Bjorn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bjorn landing some decent shots from guard.
Karlsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bjorn is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjorn wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
Bjorn drops back looking for a leg! Karlsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Karlsson manages to kick Bjorn off! Bjorn jumps back into Karlsson's guard.
Karlsson 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karlsson tries to strike from the bottom.
Bjorn wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
Bjorn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bjorn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karlsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bjorn.
Karlsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bjorn won't allow Karlsson to get back to his feet.
Bjorn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bjorn wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
Bjorn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Karlsson's head.
Bjorn tries to free his leg and advance position but Karlsson is retaining full guard.
Karlsson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Karlsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Bjorn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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. Bjorn connects with a nice short shot to Karlsson's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bjorn slips a nice elbow through Karlsson's hands, connecting with Karlsson's forehead.
Karlsson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjorn wants to take a breather but Karlsson is having none of it.
Bjorn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bjorn frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bjorn breaks from Karlsson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Karlsson is in a horrible position here. Bjorn smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Karlsson is rocked!
Bjorn looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Karlsson covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sigmund Bjorn!
Sigmund Bjorn is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manlio Marconi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
166 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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27
168 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lorenzo Ribeiro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Manlio Marconi!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ribeiro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marconi misses with a wild body shot.
Marconi misses with a wild body shot.
Ribeiro ducks under a wild hook from Marconi.
Nice uppercut there from Marconi.
Marconi tests Ribeiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marconi throws a hook to the side of Ribeiro's head but Ribeiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ribeiro blocks a jab.
Ribeiro fails with a takedown attempt.
Marconi misses the shot to the body.
Marconi lands a really nice looking cross but Ribeiro seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ribeiro takes one to the side of the head.
Marconi scores with a hook.
Manlio Marconi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ribeiro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ribeiro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marconi swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorenzo Ribeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheers as Marconi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ribeiro doesn't seem phased though.
Marconi swats away the attempt to clinch by Ribeiro.
Marconi scores with the left hand. Ribeiro knows he should have avoided that one.
Marconi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ribeiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marconi swings for the body but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Marconi just misses with a punch to the body.
Marconi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ribeiro counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marconi struggles to land a body shot inside as Ribeiro controls his hands.
Marconi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marconi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ribeiro has him pressed against the cage.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marconi just stands there and leans against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marconi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marconi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but Marconi holds him up against the cage and eventually Ribeiro drops back down to his feet.
Ribeiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marconi to keep the fight standing.
Ribeiro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marconi's efforts to push away.
Marconi working hard to break the clinch.
Ribeiro pulls guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ribeiro wants to sweep but no luck.
Marconi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Marconi wants to stand and escape but instead Ribeiro has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro trying to control but Marconi is working from the bottom.
Marconi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ribeiro's guard.
Ribeiro has a closed guard, preventing Marconi from standing up.
Marconi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ribeiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manlio Marconi dominated that 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.
Ribeiro looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ribeiro is looking to work some ground and pound but Marconi has wrist control.
Marconi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ribeiro throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribeiro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marconi looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ribeiro throwing shots but Marconi is blocking nicely.
Ribeiro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marconi's head.
Ribeiro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marconi's head.
Ribeiro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ribeiro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ribeiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marconi is just riding it out for now. Ribeiro eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro is thwarting Marconi's attempts to control the position.
Marconi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marconi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ribeiro.
Marconi wants to improve his position but Ribeiro is controlling well.
Marconi is concentrating on defense, preventing Ribeiro from advancing position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Manlio Marconi has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Marconi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ribeiro throws a big shot that misses.
Marconi looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribeiro is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marconi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ribeiro on the side of the head.
Ribeiro staying out of range there.
Ribeiro drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ribeiro is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Marconi stops Ribeiro from passing to mount.
Ribeiro lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Ribeiro dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ribeiro shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marconi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ribeiro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Marconi trying to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Marconi keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sloppy strikes from Marconi. Those never looked like landing.
Marconi connects with the punch.
Ribeiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marconi.
Ribeiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marconi throws out the jab.
Ribeiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marconi.
Marconi throws a series of punches but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Ribeiro closes the distance and clinches up with Marconi, looking for a takedown. Ribeiro pushes Marconi against the cage but Marconi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ribeiro shoots for a takedown but Marconi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ribeiro wants to clinch.
Marconi with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro blocks a low kick nicely.
Marconi misses with a shot to the body
and Ribeiro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marconi won't be happy with that.
Ribeiro trying to control the position but Marconi is working away.
Ribeiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Marconi is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marconi is trying to work for a sweep but Ribeiro has mounted him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ribeiro cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ribeiro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ribeiro working away from the top, dropping strikes.
A nice elbow there by Ribeiro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro throwing strikes here but Marconi is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marconi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ribeiro wants to control the pace but Marconi is squirming around nicely.
Ribeiro avoids the attempt from Marconi to control.
Ribeiro raining down hammerfists from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marconi is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Ribeiro clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marconi misses the shot to the body.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marconi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marconi missing with a left hand there. Ribeiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ribeiro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marconi misses with a looping right.
Ribeiro misses with a body shot.
Ribeiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marconi manages to avoid it.
Marconi misses with a looping right.
Marconi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marconi misses the shot to the body.
Marconi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marconi tries to bum rush Ribeiro with a series of wild strikes but Ribeiro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manlio Marconi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Marconi on his heels. He'll look to pass Marconi's guard now, I'm sure.
Ribeiro connects with a couple of short punches.
Marconi wants to control but Ribeiro passes easily into half guard.
Ribeiro lands with a punch from half guard.
Ribeiro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Marconi!
Marconi holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ribeiro tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro dominating with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribeiro punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ribeiro dominating with strikes here.
Marconi wants to control but Ribeiro is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ribeiro controlling from mount.
Ribeiro looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lorenzo Ribeiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ribeiro landing strikes from the mount.
Ribeiro with the ground and pound from 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marconi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ribeiro postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Marconi looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Ribeiro had his way with Manlio Marconi in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Marconi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marconi misses with a wild body shot.
Ribeiro scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Marconi is trying to control Ribeiro's posture but Ribeiro avoids it.
Ribeiro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marconi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Marconi is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ribeiro grinds an elbow into Marconi's temple.
Manlio Marconi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro controls the position from side control.
Ribeiro trying to control the action but Marconi is working from the bottom.
Marconi stops Ribeiro from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro scores with punches from side control.
Marconi can't do much from the bottom here.
Ribeiro staying calm.
Ribeiro in side control, throwing shots but Marconi defends.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro working the head and body with strikes.
Ribeiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Marconi is defending well.
Marconi taking a bit of punishment here - Ribeiro scoring with strikes.
Ribeiro scores with punches from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Ribeiro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ribeiro 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Ribeiro!
Lorenzo Ribeiro retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Po Panda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukasz Plexico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Panda's entrance music is Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas. A fine choice. Lukasz Plexico is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Po Panda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lukasz Plexico!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Plexico.
Panda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Plexico.
Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Plexico moves away.
Plexico throws a series of punches but Panda moves out of range.
Plexico scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Panda ducks under a wild hook from Plexico.
Plexico misses with a two punch combination.
Plexico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Panda is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panda walks into a stiff left hand from Plexico.
It looks like Po Panda has been cut.
Plexico connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Plexico.
Plexico lands with an uppercut that bounces Panda off the cage and back into range.
Po Panda's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plexico weaves into range and cracks Panda right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Panda goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Plexico is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lukasz Plexico!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Evan Patrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcel Cerdan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cerdan has chosen French National Anthem as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Marcel Cerdan was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Evan Patrick!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Marcel Cerdan!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patrick drops his hands momentarily and Cerdan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jab from Cerdan.
The fighters circling - Cerdan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cerdan punishes Patrick's body with a nice straight punch.
Sloppy strikes from Cerdan. Those never looked like landing.
Cerdan with a hook.
Patrick is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cerdan closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Patrick! Cerdan dives in looking to finish! Patrick is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcel Cerdan!
Marcel Cerdan is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Marcel Cerdan thanked Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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