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HFC: New Blood PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leigh Griffiths (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabz Severi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Severi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by just a lil bit - 50 cent. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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180 lbs
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Leigh Griffiths!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gabz Severi!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffiths is looking to land body kicks.
Severi lands the left hand.
Severi scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Leigh Griffiths has been cut.
Severi throws a series of punches but Griffiths avoids them all with ease.
Griffiths showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Severi.
Severi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Griffiths throws a low kick but Severi moves out of range easily.
Griffiths clinches with his opponent.
Griffiths fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Griffiths manages to pull guard.
Severi stopping the sweep attempt from Griffiths.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffiths working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffiths has a closed guard, preventing Severi from standing up.
Severi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Griffiths. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Griffiths looking to hit a scissor sweep but Severi is one step ahead there.
Griffiths has a closed guard, preventing Severi from standing up.
Griffiths looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Severi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Griffiths is proving hard to escape from.
Griffiths looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severi wanted to stand there but Griffiths had control of the position.
Griffiths is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Griffiths looking to hit a scissor sweep but Severi is one step ahead there.
Severi wanted to stand there but Griffiths had control of the position.
Griffiths working a defensive guard here.
Severi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Griffiths is breathing heavily.
Severi wants to stand but Griffiths has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Griffiths bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Severi's guard.
Griffiths wants to pass the guard but Severi is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gabz Severi.
A combination from Severi does no damage.
Severi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Griffiths moves into the clinch.
Griffiths lands with a short shot to the head.
Griffiths has Severi pressed against the cage, preventing Severi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Severi wants to break free but Griffiths has control.
Griffiths keeps control of Severi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Griffiths pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A combination from Severi does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gabz Severi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leigh Griffiths's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Griffiths looks to score with a jab to the body but Severi is just out of range.
Griffiths swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffiths has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Severi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Severi is looking to break free of the clinch but Griffiths has double underhooks.
Severi is trying to break free.
Severi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Severi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Griffiths throws a body punch but Severi moves out of range.
Griffiths takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Severi stuffs the takedown attempt from Griffiths. Griffiths gets slowly back to his feet.
Griffiths misses with a takedown attempt
and Severi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffiths takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Griffiths takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Griffiths doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Severi counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leigh Griffiths. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Severi throws a right hand that Griffiths ducks under and follows up with a left that Griffiths also avoids with ease.
Gabz Severi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Severi connects with a jab.
Severi sizes up Griffiths with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Severi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Griffiths throws a body kick that misses.
Severi misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severi slaps away a takedown attempt from Griffiths, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Griffiths takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffiths is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Severi.
Severi throws a combination. Griffiths tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Griffiths misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Griffiths fails with the takedown
and Severi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Severi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severi cracks Griffiths with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gabz Severi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a head kick but Severi moves out of range.
Severi looks to land a combination. Griffiths sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice sprawl there from Severi as Griffiths shoots in.
Severi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Griffiths shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Severi sprawls well. Severi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Griffiths gets slowly back to his feet.
Leigh Griffiths is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griffiths misses with a takedown attempt - Severi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severi scores with a sloppy right hand. Griffiths should have avoided that one.
Severi lands a two punch combo.
Griffiths fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Severi finds it's way through Griffiths's defenses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Severi misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabz Severi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leigh Griffiths's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Griffiths is defended easily by Severi.
Griffiths misses with a jab, cross combination.
Griffiths shoots in looking for a takedown but Severi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Griffiths's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Leigh Griffiths seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Griffiths is defended easily by Severi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leigh Griffiths. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Severi with a nice cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Griffiths.
Griffiths changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Severi tries to avoid it but Griffiths manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Severi to the ground. Severi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Severi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Griffiths is rocked!
Severi steps in with a hook that catches Griffiths right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Severi follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Griffiths looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabz Severi!
After winning the bout, Gabz Severi 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edson Brando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Pitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edson Brando has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Edson Brando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Pitt!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brando shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pitt's guard.
Pitt kicks Brando off and gets to his feet.
Pitt tries a head kick but it misses.
Brando misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brando closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pitt did well to prevent Brando getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brando is trying to control. Pitt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pitt wants to get back to his feet.
Brando is looking to take a break and control but Pitt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brando prevents Pitt from standing back up.
Pitt pushes Brando off but Brando dives into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brando fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Pitt trying to remain calm as Brando controls from the top position.
Pitt is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brando is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pitt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pitt is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Brando has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Brando lands some shots froms side control.
Pitt is pushing Brando's head away, looking to escape. Brando manages to hold on to the position though.
Brando creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pitt sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Brando tries for a kimura but Pitt is defending well.
Pitt throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Pitt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Edson Brando has been cut.
Brando moves out of range of the body kick.
Pitt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitt gets tackled into the cage by Brando. Brando maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitt is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brando tries to land knees in the clinch but Pitt avoids the damage to the body.
Pitt landing knees to the body.
Brando has Pitt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pitt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edson Brando. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brando is breathing heavily.
Pitt breaks the clinch.
Oooh a lovely combination from Pitt sends Brando down but not out. Pitt dives into side control looking to finish.
Brando is rocked!
Pitt stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Oh Brando is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pitt lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Brando out cold! Brando is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jake Pitt!
Jake Pitt took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'See that? yeah you can get up off your chairs now. school just finished.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yoh Azakura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoh Azakura has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Yoh Azakura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azakura misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Azakura with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Azakura misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoh Azakura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Azakura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Azakura's legs - danger averted.
Azakura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azakura is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Azakura working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Azakura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Azakura is breathing heavily.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Smith 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.
Azakura has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Azakura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smith gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Azakura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Azakura didn't expect that.
Smith decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Azakura, up you get!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azakura shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smith wants to stand but Azakura has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azakura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Smith decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smith controlling the pace for now.
Azakura is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
Azakura is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling the position easily from mount.
Azakura is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
Smith stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Azakura shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Smith is working for a kimura but Azakura is defending it quite comfortably.
Smith escapes and gets back to his feet.
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!
Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Azakura keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azakura is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith is pushing down on Azakura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Azakura is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Azakura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Azakura gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Azakura's guard.
Smith passes Azakura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Azakura swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Azakura looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Azakura persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Azakura misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Azakura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Azakura's legs - danger averted.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Azakura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Azakura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Azakura has a closed guard, preventing Smith from standing up.
Azakura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Azakura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azakura is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Azakura, up you get!
Smith throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Azakura tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smith is in Azakura's guard.
Smith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Azakura's guard.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Smith looks up at the clock and then as Azakura takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Smith smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Azakura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Azakura tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
Smith just content to control the position.
Azakura gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smith decides to stand up.
Azakura misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown. Azakura fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoh Azakura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smith decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Azakura, up you get!
Azakura fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azakura with a poor takedown
so Smith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Azakura has a closed guard, preventing Smith from standing up.
Smith controlling from the top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
John Smith has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Smith shoots in and bounces Azakura off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Azakura is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azakura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azakura has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith stands and throws Azakura's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smith moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Smith decides to stand up, so the ref orders Azakura to his feet.
Azakura gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smith decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith looking to score a takedown here. Azakura is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Azakura's guard.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Azakura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Azakura circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yoh Azakura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azakura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Azakura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Azakura throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Smith escapes and throws Azakura's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Azakura seems a little lost for a moment, as Smith dominates the positioning.
Azakura is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith decides to stand back up. Smith steps back and let's Azakura get back to his feet.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
Azakura is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Azakura gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Azakura!
Smith controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smith cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Azakura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smith wants to take Azakura's back but he can't do it this time.
Smith stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Azakura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Azakura's guard.
John Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoh Azakura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Azakura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Azakura is retaining full guard.
Azakura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yoh Azakura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith wanted to stand there but Azakura had control of the position.
Azakura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith stands and steps away. Azakura gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Smith scores a takedown into full mount!
Smith manages to capitalize on a mistake by Azakura to take his back!
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!
I would not like to be Azakura right now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that's the end of the fight!
John Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Smith!
An intense looking John Smith took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'DONT STICK DICK IN CRAZY'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Bonjesky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mclovin Onatop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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153 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chuck Bonjesky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mclovin Onatop!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonjesky misses with a low kick.
Onatop throws a sloppy body shot
and Bonjesky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mclovin Onatop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Onatop drives through with a takedown into guard.
Onatop must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Onatop drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Onatop jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bonjesky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Onatop is one step ahead there.
Bonjesky is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bonjesky is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Onatop really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bonjesky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bonjesky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Onatop stands and steps away. Bonjesky gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Onatop throws a low kick, looking for Bonjesky's leg but Bonjesky calmly moves out of range.
Onatop scores a takedown into full mount!
Bonjesky tries to reverse the position but Onatop maintains control.
Bonjesky is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onatop unloads with some shots from mount but Bonjesky bucks and avoids them well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonjesky is wriggling around trying to escape.
Onatop get's back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Bonjesky. Those never looked like landing.
Onatop moves into the clinch.
Bonjesky tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Onatop just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bonjesky misses with the head strike.
Onatop takes a shot to the head.
Bonjesky tries a body shot but Onatop blocks it.
Bonjesky throws a punch but it's blocked by Onatop.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonjesky.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonjesky.
Bonjesky makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Onatop manages to break the clinch.
Bonjesky lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Onatop throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onatop closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bonjesky to the mat! Bonjesky manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonjesky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Onatop is aware though and is defending well.
Bonjesky looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Onatop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Onatop gets to his feet. Bonjesky looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Chuck Bonjesky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Onatop tries to land a leg kick but Bonjesky saw it coming and moves away.
Onatop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Onatop scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Onatop uses his free foot to push down on Bonjesky's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bonjesky.
Onatop is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Bonjesky tries to bum rush Onatop with a series of wild strikes but Onatop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Onatop drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bonjesky is looking for a triangle but Onatop pushes his legs off easily.
Bonjesky has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Onatop can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onatop drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Onatop jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Onatop is pushing down on Bonjesky's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bonjesky is fighting to maintain full guard but Onatop has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bonjesky is looking to improve his position.
Onatop takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bonjesky is looking for a sweep. Onatop is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Onatop decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Bonjesky gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bonjesky has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Onatop can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onatop trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonjesky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonjesky has an active guard here but Onatop has managed to pass into half guard.
Onatop wants to pass the guard but Bonjesky is defending well.
Bonjesky tries to get to full guard but Onatop has control of the leg.
Onatop is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bonjesky defends it well.
Onatop is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Onatop seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mclovin Onatop dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Onatop connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Onatop throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Onatop looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bonjesky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Onatop doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Onatop manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Onatop is posturing up here but Bonjesky has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Onatop tries to roll out but it's too tight and Onatop has to tap! Slick submission there by Bonjesky!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chuck Bonjesky!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dr Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parker McQuail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McQuail has chosen Glasgow Kiss as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
170 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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20
169 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dr Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Parker McQuail!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob misses with a two punch combination.
Bob misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bob drops McQuail with a beautiful combination! McQuail stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bob is looking for the KO!
McQuail is rocked!
It looks like Parker McQuail has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bob shoots and scores a devastating slam takedown! McQuail is unconscious as Bob celebrates over his stricken foe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Dr Bob!
Dr Bob spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Bent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Big (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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26
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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23
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Brawler
Knockout power |
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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, Jason Bent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Big!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big rushes Bent and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Big's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Big scores with a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Big is looking for a takedown.
Bent is trying to break the clinch but Big has him pressed against the cage.
Big has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bent uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Big pulls Bent in close to prevent any damage.
Bent got a little sloppy there for a moment and Big has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bent has managed to get both his arms back between Big's legs - danger averted.
Bent trying to control but Big is working from the bottom.
Bent controls from within his opponent's guard.
Big trying to keep a closed guard but Bent is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Big is pulling down on Bent's head to control his posture.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bent is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bent connects with a body shot that sends Big's belly button to the back.
Big tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bent paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Bent. That snapped Big's head back.
Big is looking to clinch.
Big tries to get into range but Bent steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Big! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Bent scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Bent!
Jason Bent was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between MR Gnp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perry Roscrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roscrow has chosen Big Time as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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247 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, MR Gnp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Perry Roscrow!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gnp tries to keep at a distance but Roscrow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gnp tries to break the clinch but Roscrow is controlling the position.
Gnp is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Roscrow is defending well.
Roscrow keeps control of Gnp as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Roscrow gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Roscrow looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Roscrow is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gnp is just riding it out for now. Roscrow eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gnp wants to control but Roscrow is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roscrow seems to be working for a kimura but Gnp defends the submission attempt.
Gnp slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gnp is trying to keep Roscrow in close.
Roscrow slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Roscrow throws a big elbow that misses.
Gnp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roscrow is one step ahead there.
Roscrow throwing strikes but missing.
Roscrow showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roscrow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roscrow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Roscrow trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gnp's guard.
Gnp is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roscrow defends well.
Gnp striking off his back.
Roscrow throws a big right hand that misses.
Gnp thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roscrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Gnp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roscrow 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.
Gnp is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Roscrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Gnp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roscrow is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gnp trying to control the position.
Gnp is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Roscrow is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Roscrow throws a big elbow that misses.
Gnp escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roscrow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gnp has his foot on Roscrow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roscrow works his way back into a safe position though.
Gnp is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Roscrow is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gnp's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gnp's back!
Roscrow patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Roscrow gets his hands free as Gnp looks to control.
Gnp tries to roll but Roscrow sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gnp preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Roscrow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roscrow keeps control of the position as Gnp tries to break free.
Gnp trying to control the hands but Roscrow won't let him.
Roscrow trying to control.
Roscrow is persistently looking for the submission but Gnp is defending it well.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roscrow is looking for the choke from the back position but Gnp is controlling his hands well.
Roscrow doesn't have the hooks in and Gnp manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perry Roscrow dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gnp closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gnp swings around for an armbar but Roscrow sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gnp's guard.
Roscrow is looking to work some ground and pound but Gnp has wrist control.
Roscrow passes into half guard.
Roscrow is working for a submission of some sort.
Gnp trying to control but Roscrow postures up.
Gnp moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Roscrow postures up.
Gnp looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gnp has his foot on Roscrow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roscrow works his way back into a safe position though.
Roscrow decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gnp fails with the takedown
and Roscrow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roscrow looks to land a combination but Gnp avoids it well.
Gnp doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Roscrow counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gnp wants to sweep here but Roscrow controlling him for the moment.
Roscrow content to stall in guard here.
Gnp is looking for a triangle but Roscrow pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gnp keeping full guard, as Roscrow tries to pass.
Gnp is working an open guard so Roscrow takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
MR Gnp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roscrow bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gnp's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gnp doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Roscrow counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MR Gnp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gnp shoots and misses
and Roscrow counters with a shoot takedown. Gnp fights it but they end up in guard.
Roscrow has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gnp is proving hard to escape from.
Roscrow looking to pass the guard.
Roscrow controlling from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Roscrow postures up in Gnp's guard and throws a big left but Gnp blocks it.
Roscrow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gnp is keeping the position for now.
Perry Roscrow has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gnp drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Roscrow is looking to regain half guard here but Gnp keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gnp goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Roscrow has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gnp but great work by Roscrow.
Roscrow moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Roscrow working away.
Gnp is looking to regain half guard here but Roscrow keeps moving and retains side control.
Roscrow misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gnp is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Roscrow stands up and beckons Gnp to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gnp fails with the takedown
and Roscrow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roscrow misses with the combination.
Gnp gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Roscrow counters with a single leg into guard. Gnp didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gnp keeping moving, preventing Roscrow from controlling successfully.
Roscrow is in close to Gnp's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Roscrow wants to control from the top but Gnp keeps moving.
Roscrow won't allow Gnp to sweep him here.
Roscrow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gnp is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roscrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Gnp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gnp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roscrow.
Roscrow controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perry Roscrow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A punch combination from Roscrow misses.
A combination from Roscrow does no damage.
Roscrow looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gnp!
Roscrow stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Gnp tries for a takedown but Roscrow circles away easily
and Roscrow counters with a right hand to the body.
Gnp misses with a takedown attempt
and Roscrow counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gnp tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Roscrow is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gnp has escaped the position, nice work there.
Roscrow decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gnp to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gnp doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Roscrow moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MR Gnp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roscrow gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gnp regains guard.
Roscrow wants to stand but Gnp has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Roscrow is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gnp has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Roscrow is looking to defend but Gnp has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Roscrow! Gnp pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Roscrow taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). MR Gnp!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Liam Machin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Stroud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stroud is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Vallenfyre - Iconoclast. This should be fireworks!
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23
165 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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19
160 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Basic striking
Powerful |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Liam Machin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Stroud!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stroud.
Stroud lands a nice shot to the body.
Stroud slips a straight right by Machin.
Stroud fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Machin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stroud is able to avoid easily.
Stroud lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Machin tried to score with a low kick but Stroud checks it.
Stroud walks into a jab.
Machin misses with an uppercut.
Stroud shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machin as he jumps to the side.
Machin throws a series of punches but Stroud moves out of range.
Stroud shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Machin sprawls well. Machin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stroud gets slowly back to his feet.
Liam Machin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Stroud.
Stroud misses with a combination
and Machin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stroud thinking.
Stroud throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroud walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Machin throws a head kick but Stroud moves out of range.
Machin checks a low kick from Stroud.
Liam Machin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machin dodges the punch combination from Stroud.
Machin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stroud's head backwards.
Stroud misses with a few strikes there.
Machin throws a nice looking combination but Stroud bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machin cracks Stroud with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Machin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stroud moves away.
Stroud cracks a nice hook into Machin's ribs.
Machin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Machin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stroud closes the distance and pushes Machin back into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Machin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stroud misses with a knee to the head.
Machin is trying to force a seperation but Stroud has the dominant position.
Machin stops a takedown attempt from Stroud.
Machin is trying to push Stroud away but Stroud has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stroud keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machin's efforts to push away.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stroud as Machin tries to tie him up.
Stroud wants to take the fight to the mat but Machin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Machin tries to circle away but Stroud has him pinned against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Machin blocks an uppercut.
Stroud has Machin pressed against the cage, preventing Machin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Machin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stroud scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Stroud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroud breaks the clinch.
Stroud scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Machin doesn't seem bothered though.
Stroud tried to score with a low kick but Machin checks it.
Machin lands with a straight right. Stroud didn't see that one coming.
Machin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stroud pivots, looking for a leg kick but Machin is out of range and Stroud settles back down.
No joy there for Stroud, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stroud just misses with a punch to the body.
Machin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Machin avoids the head kick by Stroud.
Stroud doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Machin just misses with a punch to the body.
Stroud showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machin.
Stroud moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stroud is keeping busy.
Stroud tries to pull guard but Machin won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machin tries to break the clinch but Stroud is controlling the position.
Machin lands a hook that snaps the head of Stroud backwards.
Machin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stroud decides to pull guard.
Machin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stroud is proving hard to escape from.
Machin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stroud on the ground.
Stroud throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stroud wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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 Liam Machin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stroud shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Machin as he avoids it easily.
Liam Machin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Stroud does no damage.
Machin scores with a three punch combo!
Stroud on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stroud walks into a jab.
Stroud looks to land a combination but Machin avoids it well.
Stroud gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Machin.
Liam Machin is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Stroud lands an impressive looking overhand right. Machin doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Stroud misses with a kick to the body.
Machin misses the shot to the body.
Stroud takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Machin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machin misses with a few strikes there.
Machin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stroud.
A nice combination there by Machin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroud tries a head kick but it misses.
Machin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stroud throws out a leg kick but Machin moves out of range and Stroud only half commits.
A bone on bone clash there as Stroud blocks the leg kick.
Machin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Machin misses with a looping left.
Machin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stroud needs to keep his hands up - Machin had a free shot at his head there.
Stroud swinging wildly here.
Stroud lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machin circles away quickly and effectively.
Machin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stroud.
Machin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Machin blocks the leg kick.
Stroud misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroud scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stroud is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Machin rather than just go for the knockout.
Machin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Machin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stroud misses with a few strikes there.
Stroud fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Machin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A shot to the liver by Machin. Beautiful body shot.
Machin scores with a one two! Stroud had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Liam Machin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Machin throws a nice looking combination but Stroud bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stroud shoots in but no luck this time.
Liam Machin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Stroud.
Machin throws a one two combo.
Stroud throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stroud swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machin misses with a few strikes there.
Stroud misses with a combination
and Stroud takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stroud throws a right and a left that Machin avoids nicely.
Machin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stroud.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Machin, as that shot connected.
Machin cracks Stroud with an open hand slap.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stroud.
Stroud doesn't manage to clinch there - Machin circles away.
Stroud closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Machin lands with a straight right. Stroud didn't see that one coming.
Machin scores with a sloppy right hand. Stroud should have avoided that one.
Machin checks a low kick from Stroud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stroud eats them both and turns towards Machin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stroud missing with a left hand there. Machin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stroud has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Machin misses with a double jab.
Machin throws a combination. Stroud tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stroud is looking to score with low kicks.
Machin connects with the punch.
Stroud throws a right hand that Machin ducks under and follows up with a left that Machin also avoids with ease.
Machin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stroud at a distance.
Machin misses with a hook.
Stroud misses with a series of wild punches.
Machin throws a combination. Stroud tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stroud.
Machin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut there from Machin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Machin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Machin misses with a wild combination.
Machin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
No joy there for Stroud, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Machin swats away the attempt to clinch by Stroud.
Stroud tries to clinch up.
Machin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Machin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Machin.
Stroud throws a series of punches but Machin avoids them all with ease.
Machin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stroud stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stroud throws a body punch but Machin moves out of range.
Stroud misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machin lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroud chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Machin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machin throws a sloppy head kick and Stroud moves out of range easily.
Machin moves out of range of the body kick.
Machin misses with the combination.
Machin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A combination from Stroud does no damage.
Stroud fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stroud closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Horrible takedown by Stroud or perhaps it was just good defense by Machin which made him look bad.
Stroud takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machin connects with a body shot.
Machin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stroud's hands.
Stroud slips a jab and a cross from Machin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stroud has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stroud fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Liam Machin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Stroud.
Stroud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stroud wants a takedown.
Stroud successfully pulls guard.
Stroud is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Machin defends well.
Machin tries to stand but Stroud is controlling from the bottom.
Stroud looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroud looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Machin passes into side control.
Machin blocks the strikes from Stroud.
Stroud is trying to improve his position.
Machin working away.
Machin has control of an arm but Stroud manages to advance to Machin's back!
Machin has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Machin is holding onto Stroud's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroud has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Machin tries to escape the position.
Machin is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machin covering up well under a series of strikes from Stroud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Machin clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Machin slips a jab and a cross from Stroud.
Machin slips a jab and a cross from Stroud.
Machin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stroud.
Nice sprawl there from Machin as Stroud shoots in.
Machin lands with a shot to the body.
Machin clobbers Stroud with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Machin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stroud checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stroud throws a series of punches but Machin moves out of range.
Machin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Machin scores with a punch to the head.
Machin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Machin looks to land a combination. Stroud sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stroud has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Machin thuds his right hand into Stroud's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stroud is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machin looks to land a combination but Stroud avoids it well.
Stroud is still on wobbly legs! Can Machin finish him?
Stroud misses with a wild combination.
Stroud seems to have recovered his senses.
Stroud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Horrible takedown by Stroud or perhaps it was just good defense by Machin which made him look bad.
Stroud is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nice shot by Machin.
Stroud tries to clinch but Machin is having none of it.
Machin is working the combinations to good effect here.
Stroud avoids the head kick by Machin.
Stroud misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stroud misses with a wild body shot.
Machin misses with a wild combination.
Machin moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stroud moves into range and clinches up with Machin.
Machin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stroud is leaning against Machin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Machin is trying to push Stroud away but Stroud has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stroud is working for takedown but Machin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Liam Machin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Stroud.
Machin manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stroud throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Machin throws a body kick that misses.
Machin throws a series of punches but Stroud moves out of range.
Stroud checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stroud swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Machin lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Stroud tenderised Machin's leg. Machin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Machin tries to bum rush Stroud with a series of wild strikes but Stroud uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Machin misses its intended target.
Stroud throws a jab but it's blocked by Machin.
Stroud swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machin counters with a left and a right that stings Stroud.
Machin connects with a body shot that sends Stroud's belly button to the back.
Stroud dives in and scores a takedown into Machin's guard.
Stroud passes Machin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stroud looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Machin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stroud misses with a head shot. Machin uses the momentum to regain guard.
Stroud postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroud postures up in Machin's guard and throws a big left but Machin blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stroud's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stroud has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stroud throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stroud accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stroud throws a big right hand that misses.
Machin has his hands on Stroud's head, controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stroud content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Liam Machin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Stroud defending well as Machin loads up on a big left hand.
Stroud tries to clinch there but Machin circles away.
Machin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machin checks a low kick from Stroud.
Stroud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machin was well out of range. Poor timing from Stroud.
Machin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stroud misses with a combination
and Machin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stroud has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stroud trying to land knees to the body.
Stroud keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machin's efforts to push away.
Machin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Machin slips under a jab from Stroud.
A jab lands there for Machin.
Nice sprawl there from Machin as Stroud shoots in.
Stroud is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stroud.
Machin slips a jab and a cross from Stroud.
Stroud misses with a body shot.
Machin works the jab nicely.
Stroud misses with a double jab.
Stroud takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Machin tries to work over Stroud's front leg with a kick but Stroud checks it.
Nice shot by Machin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroud swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stroud is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Machin misses with the combination.
Machin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Machin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stroud misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machin misses with a series of wild punches.
Stroud gets a takedown into half guard.
Stroud is trying to work for a kimura but Machin is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroud is keen to just control but Machin is a slippery customer.
Stroud thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stroud is looking to stall here but Machin recovers full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stroud content to stall in guard here.
Stroud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machin is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroud postures up and lands a big shot to Machin's brow.
Stroud advances position into side control!
Stroud throws an elbow but Machin slips to the side and avoids it well.
Stroud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machin keeps working.
Stroud throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Machin works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machin is refusing to be controlled, as Stroud sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tom Stroud.
I think Machin 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Machin!
Liam Machin retains his lightweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Liam Machin said 'This was the second mistake you made - the first mistake was accepting the fight.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between French Toast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Payton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toast's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Master P - Why They Wanna Wish Death. This should be a great matchup!
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21
270 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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220 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, French Toast!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Payton!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payton darts in trying to clinch
so Toast counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Toast passes into half guard.
Toast lands with a punch from half guard.
Toast looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toast thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Payton's head.
Payton wants to control but Toast is keeping busy.
Toast works his way into side control.
Toast tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Toast working away.
Payton tries to bench press Toast off him but Toast keeps the position.
Payton trying to remain calm as Toast controls from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payton tries to improve position but can't.
Toast fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Toast throws a strike aimed at the side of Payton's head but Payton avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toast working the ground and pound.
It looks like Gary Payton has been cut.
Toast is putting a hurting on Payton here, landing some big shots from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toast scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Payton is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Toast can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). French Toast!
French Toast is the new heavyweight champion!
French Toast decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fu Manchu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manchu comes to the cage accompanied by La donna e Mobile. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fu Manchu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin King!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manchu cracks King with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Manchu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Manchu stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Manchu clinches up against the cage.
Manchu has King pressed against the cage, preventing King from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
King tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Manchu just stands there and leans against the cage.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Manchu.
King looks gassed!
Manchu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Manchu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Manchu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manchu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Manchu stalling against the cage.
Manchu lands a nice shot to the body.
King takes a shot to the head.
Manchu lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Manchu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manchu is pushing King up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manchu.
Manchu lands with a light punch inside.
Manchu lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Manchu.
A body shot lands from Manchu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manchu.
King is rocked!
Manchu works on King's body with a couple of short punches.
Manchu pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Manchu finish him?
King takes a shot to the head.
Manchu lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops King to his knees! Manchu keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fu Manchu!
Fu Manchu tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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hype
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pop
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