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MMAL 96 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Misuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karlos Vemola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ken Misuki has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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300 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ken Misuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Karlos Vemola!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Misuki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vemola throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Misuki's waist but Misuki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vemola off to one side.
Vemola displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Misuki.
Vemola tries to close the distance and clinch but Misuki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vemola shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Vemola lands with some strikes.
Vemola cracks Misuki with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Misuki could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Misuki is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Misuki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Misuki is working hard here to advance position.
Misuki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vemola is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Misuki can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
A nice elbow there by Vemola.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vemola avoids the attempt from Misuki to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vemola looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee warns Misuki that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Vemola lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Misuki tries to hold on but Vemola postures up.
Vemola lands with some strikes.
Misuki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Misuki working to try and regain half guard.
Vemola is working for a guillotine from mount but Misuki frees his head quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vemola breaks from Misuki's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Vemola scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Vemola controlling the pace for now.
Vemola dominating with strikes here.
Misuki is rocked!
Misuki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vemola tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Misuki squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vemola cracks Misuki with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karlos Vemola!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ezio Auditore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harvey Manx (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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181 lbs
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170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ezio Auditore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Harvey Manx!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Auditore scores with a jab to the body.
Auditore cracks Manx with a good jab.
Auditore lands a leg kick that knocks Manx off balance momentarily.
Auditore fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Auditore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Manx has his takedown stuffed
and Auditore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manx looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Auditore tests Manx's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Auditore connects with a nice looking jab.
Manx moves forwards but Auditore connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Auditore lands a jab to Manx's midsection.
Auditore throws an overhand right that drops Manx like a sack of potatoes! Auditore dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ezio Auditore!
Ezio Auditore decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Babsie Paneda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocky Marciano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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207 lbs
6 - 14 - 0 |
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205 lbs
2 - 17 - 2 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Babsie Paneda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 17 - 2, fighting out of London, Rocky Marciano!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Marciano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paneda dodges the punch combination from Marciano.
Marciano is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Marciano shuts the power down on Paneda. Lights out, game over! Marciano is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rocky Marciano!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tabachoy Paneda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lito Tolits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
6 - 14 - 0 |
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180 lbs
4 - 18 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Brawler
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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 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Tabachoy Paneda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Lito Tolits!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Tolits misses
and Paneda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paneda shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tolits manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Tolits has eaten all the pies!
Tolits trying to control the position here.
Tolits has his feet on Paneda's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tolits misses with a lunging right hand
and Paneda counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paneda shoots in for a takedown but Tolits shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Paneda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paneda shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tolits manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paneda wants to control from the top but Tolits keeps moving.
Tolits is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolits has his feet on Paneda's thighs here. He's pushed Paneda off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Paneda screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lito Tolits!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan McMasters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Van Kisse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jonathan McMasters has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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195 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
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Good 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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonathan McMasters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lars Van Kisse!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMasters darts in and clinches Van Kisse up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Van Kisse.
A short left from Van Kisse.
McMasters tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Kisse avoids the damage to the body.
Van Kisse scores with a shot to the side of McMasters's head.
McMasters misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Kisse.
Nice elbow from McMasters.
Van Kisse lands a nice elbow.
A knee to the head by McMasters.
Van Kisse gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Van Kisse.
McMasters misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Kisse lands a right hand that snaps the head of McMasters backwards.
Van Kisse tries to land knees in the clinch but McMasters avoids the damage to the body.
Van Kisse blocking some punches.
Van Kisse working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Kisse is leaning against McMasters and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McMasters takes an elbow to the forehead.
Van Kisse lands an elbow inside that McMasters shrugs off.
Van Kisse tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McMasters avoids it.
Van Kisse avoiding damage as McMasters throws knees to the body.
McMasters tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Kisse lands a damaging elbow.
Van Kisse avoiding damage as McMasters throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kisse blocks a body shot from McMasters.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Kisse.
Van Kisse lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Jonathan McMasters has been cut.
McMasters tries a knee to the head but Van Kisse blocks it.
McMasters tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Kisse avoids it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Kisse.
Van Kisse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Kisse comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Van Kisse lands a nice elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Kisse.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Kisse.
Van Kisse gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Van Kisse makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McMasters is trying to pull guard but Van Kisse turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Van Kisse lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Van Kisse.
Van Kisse makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McMasters pulls Van Kisse into guard.
Van Kisse wants to stand but McMasters is controlling his posture from full guard.
Van Kisse seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Kisse trying to control the position from guard on top but McMasters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Kisse stands up and waves to McMasters to follow him.
McMasters clinches.
McMasters tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Kisse just stands there and leans against the cage.
McMasters avoids the elbow strike from Van Kisse, against the cage.
McMasters dodges an elbow strike from Van Kisse.
Van Kisse lands a shot to the body.
Van Kisse lands a hook that snaps the head of McMasters backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Van Kisse.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Kisse.
McMasters misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Kisse scores with a shot to the side of McMasters's head.
Van Kisse takes an elbow to the forehead.
McMasters landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Van Kisse misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McMasters.
Van Kisse lands an elbow inside that McMasters shrugs off.
Van Kisse lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McMasters.
McMasters is trying to drag Van Kisse to the mat but Van Kisse just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan McMasters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Kisse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McMasters obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McMasters on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Kisse.
McMasters tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McMasters misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Kisse.
McMasters misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Kisse.
A head punch on the inside from McMasters fails to land.
Van Kisse gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Kisse lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McMasters.
McMasters is breathing heavily.
McMasters takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Van Kisse.
Van Kisse managing to block the knees to the body from McMasters.
Van Kisse takes an elbow to the temple.
McMasters takes an elbow to the forehead.
Van Kisse lands a left hand.
Van Kisse presses McMasters against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Kisse lands an elbow inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Kisse.
Van Kisse managing to block the knees to the body from McMasters.
McMasters wants a takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Kisse.
McMasters on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Van Kisse.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from Van Kisse.
McMasters lands a damaging elbow.
Nice body punch from Van Kisse.
Van Kisse lands a left hand that snaps the head of McMasters backwards.
Van Kisse misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McMasters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Van Kisse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonathan McMasters's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McMasters tries to keep at a distance but Van Kisse has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Van Kisse.
Van Kisse is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McMasters is defending well for now.
Lars Van Kisse seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McMasters misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Kisse.
McMasters drops down looking for an ankle pick but Van Kisse pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Van Kisse crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McMasters - the referee stops the clock and Van Kisse gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McMasters. Van Kisse manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McMasters closes the distance and pushes Van Kisse back into the cage.
McMasters lands a nice knee to the body.
Van Kisse works on McMasters's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Kisse scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Kisse digs a right hand into McMasters's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McMasters's gas tank.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Van Kisse.
Van Kisse lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McMasters or not.
A short left from Van Kisse.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Kisse is leaning against McMasters and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Van Kisse lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Van Kisse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kisse lands an elbow inside that McMasters shrugs off.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Kisse creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Kisse.
Van Kisse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Van Kisse.
McMasters takes a shot to the head.
Van Kisse lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McMasters is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Van Kisse to keep the fight standing.
Van Kisse scores with a shoulder strike.
McMasters is rocked!
McMasters avoiding damage as Van Kisse throws knees to the body.
Oh McMasters is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Kisse lands with a light punch inside.
Van Kisse lands a left hand.
Van Kisse tries to land knees in the clinch but McMasters avoids the damage to the body.
Van Kisse lands a hook that snaps the head of McMasters backwards.
Van Kisse lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Kisse scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Kisse lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Kisse lands an uppercut.
Van Kisse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McMasters backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Kisse.
McMasters trying to land knees to the body.
McMasters takes an elbow to the forehead.
Van Kisse has McMasters pressed against the cage. He pushes McMasters back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Van Kisse throws a beautiful elbow that sends McMasters crashing to the floor! Van Kisse piles on the pressure with more strikes! McMasters is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars Van Kisse!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Case (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Alvarado (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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181 lbs
18 - 18 - 1 |
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28
175 lbs
11 - 8 - 2 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
18 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Justin Case!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 2, fighting out of London, Max Alvarado!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarado circles away from the clinch attempt.
Case moves out of range of the strikes.
Case moves away from the strike by Alvarado.
Case doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarado circles away.
Alvarado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Case doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Case doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarado circles away.
Case fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvarado swats away the attempt to clinch by Case.
Alvarado misses with a straight left.
Case tries to clinch up.
Case wants to clinch.
Case fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvarado cracks Case with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Case closes the distance and clinches.
Alvarado has had enough of the clinch but Case keeps him there for the moment.
Alvarado tries to break the clinch but Case is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Alvarado's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alvarado tries to break the clinch but Case is controlling the position.
Case stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Alvarado's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alvarado tries to break the clinch but Case is controlling the position.
Case prevents Alvarado from breaking the clinch.
Alvarado wants to get back to striking at distance but Case won't allow it.
Case keeps control of Alvarado as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alvarado is trying to force a seperation but Case has the dominant position.
Alvarado working hard to break the clinch.
Alvarado tries to circle away but Case has him pinned against the cage.
Case has Alvarado pushed against the cage.
Alvarado can't break the clinch.
Alvarado can't break the clinch.
Alvarado wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alvarado is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alvarado is trying to break the clinch but Case is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Case has Alvarado pressed against the cage, preventing Alvarado from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alvarado tries to break free but Case pushes him back against the cage.
Alvarado is trying to break free.
Alvarado looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Case controlling the action here for a moment.
Alvarado has had enough of the clinch but Case keeps him there for the moment.
Case has Alvarado pressed against the cage, preventing Alvarado from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alvarado working hard to break the clinch.
Alvarado has had enough of the clinch but Case keeps him there for the moment.
Alvarado is trying to break the clinch but Case has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado can't break the clinch.
Case slowing the pace effectively.
Alvarado tries to break free but Case pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Alvarado wants to break the clinch but can't.
Case pressing his opponent against the cage.
Case seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Justin Case.
Case has closed the distance and engaged Alvarado in a clinch.
Case content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado tries to circle away but Case has him pinned against the cage.
Alvarado working hard to break the clinch.
Alvarado wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alvarado being controlled against the cage.
Alvarado working hard to break the clinch.
Case keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alvarado's efforts to push away.
Alvarado has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alvarado wants to break free but Case has control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Case stalling in the clinch.
Alvarado is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Alvarado 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.
Case tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvarado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alvarado looks to land a right hand but Case moved out of range.
Case avoids the body shot from Alvarado.
Case tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarado swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Case blocks a jab.
Case bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvarado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Case.
Alvarado misses with a looping left.
Case has taken the fight to the clinch.
Case prevents Alvarado from breaking the clinch.
Case leaning his opponent against the cage.
Alvarado working hard to break the clinch.
Alvarado is trying to push Case away but Case has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alvarado looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Case.
Alvarado is trying to break the clinch but Case has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarado is looking to break free of the clinch but Case has double underhooks.
Case stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Justin Case.
Alvarado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Case tries to clinch there but Alvarado circles away.
Case tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvarado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Case.
Case tries to clinch there but Alvarado circles away.
Alvarado throws the left hand but Case avoids the punch easily.
Case blocks a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Case looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Case tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarado swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Case wants to clinch up but Alvarado keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Case looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Case clinches up with Alvarado and pushes him back against the cage.
Alvarado is trying to break the clinch but Case is controlling him.
Nice elbow from Case.
It looks like Max Alvarado has been cut.
Alvarado wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Case prevents Alvarado from breaking the clinch.
Alvarado wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alvarado wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alvarado wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Case holding his opponent close, against the cage.
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!
Alvarado has had enough of the clinch but Case keeps him there for the moment.
Alvarado is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado working hard to break the clinch.
Case stalling the fight.
Alvarado is trying to push Case away but Case has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alvarado has had enough of the clinch but Case keeps him there for the moment.
Alvarado being controlled against the cage.
Alvarado is trying to break the clinch but Case has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarado wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Case stalling in the clinch.
Alvarado is trying to push Case away but Case has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alvarado working hard to break the clinch.
Alvarado wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Case has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarado wants to break free but Case has control.
Alvarado can't break the clinch.
Max Alvarado seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Case has him pressed against the cage.
Case keeps control of Alvarado as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Case prevents Alvarado from breaking the clinch.
Alvarado wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Case has him pressed against the cage.
Case has Alvarado pressed against the cage.
Alvarado is trying to push Case away but Case has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Case slowing the pace effectively.
Alvarado wants to get back to striking at distance but Case won't allow it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Max Alvarado will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Max Alvarado'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!
Alvarado looks to throw the jab but Case is out of range.
Justin Case seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Case uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvarado.
Alvarado takes a swing at Case's ribcage but misses.
Case moves in looking to clinch but Alvarado pushes him off.
Alvarado throws a jab but it's blocked by Case.
Case wants to clinch up but Alvarado keeps it at a distance.
Case fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alvarado, pushing him back against the cage.
Alvarado wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Case has Alvarado pressed against the cage, preventing Alvarado from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alvarado is looking to break free of the clinch but Case has double underhooks.
Case manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Alvarado can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Case stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Justin Case.
Alvarado misses with a low kick.
Alvarado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Case wants to clinch.
Alvarado misses with a low kick.
A big left from Alvarado misses.
Case steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvarado.
Case tries to clinch there but Alvarado circles away.
Case is looking to clinch but Alvarado is avoiding it.
Case is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Case has managed to clinch.
Alvarado can't break the clinch.
Alvarado tries to circle away but Case has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado wants to break free but Case has control.
Case prevents Alvarado from breaking the clinch.
Alvarado is trying to break the clinch but Case is controlling him.
Case leaning against his opponent.
Alvarado wants to break free but Case has control.
Alvarado being controlled against the cage.
Alvarado looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alvarado is trying to break free.
Alvarado looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Case prevents Alvarado from breaking the clinch.
Case stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Alvarado working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado working hard to break the clinch.
Case keeps control of Alvarado as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Case has Alvarado pressed against the cage, preventing Alvarado from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Case slowing the pace effectively.
Alvarado is trying to break free.
Alvarado tries to break free but Case pushes him back against the cage.
Case keeps control of Alvarado as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Case slowing the pace effectively.
Case keeps control of Alvarado as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alvarado is trying to force a seperation but Case has the dominant position.
Case holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado wants to break free but Case has control.
Alvarado is looking to break free of the clinch but Case has double underhooks.
Case keeps control of Alvarado as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alvarado tries to circle away but Case has him pinned against the cage.
Alvarado wants to get back to striking at distance but Case won't allow it.
Alvarado looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alvarado wants to break free but Case has control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Case pressing his opponent against the cage.
Alvarado is trying to push Case away but Case has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Max Alvarado.
I've got Alvarado winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Max Alvarado!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeric Raval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Eriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). William Eriksson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jeric Raval's chin.
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196 lbs
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200 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good low kicks
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeric Raval!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, William Eriksson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eriksson tries to clinch but Raval moves out of range.
Eriksson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raval paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Raval avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eriksson wants to clinch.
Eriksson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Eriksson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raval is trying to force a seperation but Eriksson has the dominant position.
Eriksson lands a nice uppercut.
Eriksson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eriksson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Eriksson can't find room to land a body shot as Raval controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raval.
Eriksson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Raval prevents a body shot from Eriksson.
Eriksson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raval wants to get back to striking at distance but Eriksson won't allow it.
Raval working hard to break the clinch.
Eriksson lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Eriksson.
Raval wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Eriksson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Raval up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raval.
Raval wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eriksson.
Eriksson prevents Raval from breaking the clinch.
Eriksson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raval wants to get back to striking at distance but Eriksson won't allow it.
Eriksson slowing the pace effectively.
Raval is trying to break the clinch but Eriksson has him pressed against the cage.
Eriksson tries to work over Raval's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eriksson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Eriksson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Eriksson misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson works on Raval's body with a couple of short punches.
Eriksson keeps control of Raval as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Eriksson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eriksson stalls.
Raval blocks an uppercut.
Raval is trying to break the clinch but Eriksson is controlling him.
Eriksson has a couple of punches blocked by Raval.
Raval is trying to break the clinch but Eriksson has him pressed against the cage.
Raval is trying to force a seperation but Eriksson has the dominant position.
Raval tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eriksson's elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eriksson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eriksson has Raval pressed against the cage, preventing Raval from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Raval blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice elbow from Eriksson.
Eriksson misses with the head strike.
Raval is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raval wants to get back to striking at distance but Eriksson won't allow it.
Raval wants to get back to striking at distance but Eriksson won't allow it.
Eriksson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Eriksson keeps control of Raval as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Eriksson misses with a punch on the inside.
Eriksson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raval.
Eriksson stalling in the clinch but Raval improves position.
Eriksson controlling the action here for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Raval's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Raval is trying to force a seperation but Eriksson has the dominant position.
Eriksson keeps control of Raval as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Raval tries to break free but Eriksson pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raval tries to break the clinch but Eriksson is controlling the position.
Eriksson misses with some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Eriksson.
Eriksson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Eriksson.
Eriksson swings wildly with an uppercut but Raval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eriksson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raval is trying to break the clinch but Eriksson has him pressed against the cage.
Eriksson has Raval pushed against the cage.
Eriksson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raval misses with a shot to the kidneys.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eriksson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Eriksson.
Eriksson leaning against his opponent.
Nice body punch from Eriksson.
Eriksson lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Eriksson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Raval blocks a head kick by Eriksson.
Raval wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Eriksson instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Eriksson fails to land.
The referee is keeping an eye on Eriksson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Eriksson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Eriksson.
Eriksson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eriksson has Raval pressed against the cage, preventing Raval from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Raval wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Eriksson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Eriksson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eriksson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eriksson controlling the action here for a moment.
Raval has had enough of the clinch but Eriksson keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Eriksson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Eriksson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ravals head.
Raval struggles to land a body shot inside as Eriksson controls his hands.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Eriksson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Eriksson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raval tries to work over Eriksson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eriksson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Raval.
Raval blocks an uppercut.
Eriksson lands with a light punch inside.
Raval takes an elbow to the temple.
Eriksson misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Raval's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Raval tries a body shot but Eriksson blocks it.
Eriksson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Raval backwards.
Raval is rocked!
Eriksson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raval backwards.
Oh Raval is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eriksson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Eriksson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eriksson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eriksson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Eriksson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raval takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raval is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raval is trying to break free.
Eriksson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Eriksson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Raval with a big uppercut! Raval tries to clinch up but Eriksson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Raval to the mat! Raval covers up and Eriksson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). William Eriksson!
Our winner, William Eriksson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Suffer Thyme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepito Manalotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Suffer Thyme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Pepito Manalotto!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thyme closes the distance and clinches.
Manalotto fails to pull guard.
Manalotto tries to pull guard but Thyme holds him up against the cage and eventually Manalotto drops back down to his feet.
Thyme escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manalotto wants to clinch
and Thyme counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thyme misses with a leg kick
and Manalotto counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thyme breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manalotto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thyme.
An inside leg kick from Thyme misses.
Thyme thumps Manalotto with a low kick.
Thyme fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Manalotto is out of range.
Manalotto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thyme misses with a lunging right hand
and Manalotto counters by moving into the clinch.
Manalotto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thyme's efforts to push away.
Manalotto fails to pull guard.
Suffer Thyme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pepito Manalotto.
Manalotto tries to pull guard but Thyme won't allow it.
Manalotto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thyme to keep the fight standing.
Manalotto jumps guard but Thyme turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thyme's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manalotto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thyme.
Thyme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thyme pivots, looking for a leg kick but Manalotto is out of range and Thyme settles back down.
Manalotto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thyme throws a jab when Manalotto was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thyme tries a low kick but Manalotto avoids it.
Manalotto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thyme throws out the jab.
Thyme throws a right hand that misses
and Manalotto holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Manalotto tries to pull guard but Thyme won't allow it.
Thyme breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thyme throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Manalotto counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Manalotto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
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!
Manalotto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thyme to keep the fight standing.
Manalotto is trying to pull guard but Thyme turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thyme breaks from the clinch.
Thyme connects with a solid leg kick.
Thyme swings away with a body shot that misses
and Manalotto counters by moving into the clinch.
Thyme breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manalotto tries to clinch up
and Thyme counters with a straight right hand.
Thyme swings widly with a right hand
and Manalotto counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Manalotto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thyme smiles and moves away.
Thyme has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thyme escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thyme throws a leg kick but Manalotto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thyme throws a front kick aimed at Manalotto's knee but Manalotto avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manalotto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thyme paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Manalotto wants to clinch but Thyme slips to the side
enabling Thyme to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Thyme.
Suffer Thyme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thyme misses with a wild body shot.
Thyme throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Manalotto counters by moving into the clinch.
Manalotto fails to pull guard.
Manalotto is trying to pull guard but Thyme has him pressed against the cage.
Manalotto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thyme pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manalotto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Thyme.
Thyme scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suffer Thyme 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.
Manalotto tries to clinch
and Thyme makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thyme misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Thyme misses its intended target.
Thyme tries to land a body kick
and Manalotto counters by clinching up.
Manalotto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thyme to keep the fight standing.
Thyme breaks from the clinch.
Manalotto slips under a jab from Thyme.
Thyme misses with a body kick.
Manalotto staying out of range there.
Manalotto tries to clinch
and Thyme connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thyme ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thyme swings widly with a right hand
and Manalotto counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Manalotto tries to pull guard but Thyme forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Manalotto manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Manalotto is working an open guard so Thyme takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Thyme throws a leg kick
and Manalotto moves into the clinch.
Manalotto is trying to pull guard but Thyme turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Suffer Thyme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pepito Manalotto.
Manalotto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thyme breaks the clinch.
Thyme circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thyme makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thyme throws a right hand that misses
and Manalotto moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manalotto is trying to pull guard but Thyme has him pressed against the cage.
Thyme pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thyme cracks a nice hook into Manalotto's ribs.
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!
Thyme circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thyme makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thyme throws a looping overhand right but Manalotto ducks down to avoid it.
Thyme attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters circling - Thyme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thyme throws out a leg kick but Manalotto moves out of range and Thyme only half commits.
Thyme feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Manalottos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thyme swings widly with a right hand
and Manalotto moves into the clinch.
Manalotto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thyme walks away with a smile on his face. Manalotto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thyme throws a front kick aimed at Manalotto's knee but Manalotto avoids it well.
Manalotto slips a jab from Thyme.
A low kick from Thyme is predictable there
and Manalotto moves into the clinch.
Manalotto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thyme walks away with a smile on his face. Manalotto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Manalotto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thyme can pounce on him.
Thyme throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thyme has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Thyme finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thyme throws a low kick but it's checked well by Manalotto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thyme cracks Manalotto with an open hand slap.
Thyme misses with a lunging right hand
and Manalotto moves into the clinch.
Pepito Manalotto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Manalotto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Manalotto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thyme just stands there and leans against the cage.
Manalotto jumps guard but Thyme stands there with Manalotto around his waist. Manalotto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thyme breaks the clinch.
Thyme lands a jab to the nose.
Thyme uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Manalotto has time to react.
Thyme throws a leg kick
and Manalotto counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manalotto fails to pull guard.
Thyme breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thyme looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suffer Thyme dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Thyme pivots, looking for a leg kick but Manalotto is out of range and Thyme settles back down.
Thyme scores with a nice strike.
A low kick from Thyme is predictable there
and Manalotto counters by moving into the clinch.
Thyme breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thyme throws an off balance right hand
and Manalotto counters by moving into the clinch.
Thyme manages to break the clinch.
Thyme wants to slow Manalotto down by chopping away at his legs.
Manalotto moves away from the strike by Thyme.
Thyme throws a lazy uppercut
and Manalotto counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thyme gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Thyme wants to stand but Manalotto has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Thyme decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Thyme misses its intended target.
Manalotto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thyme misses with a lunging right hand
and Manalotto moves into the clinch.
Manalotto jumps guard but Thyme turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thyme's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thyme attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thyme circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thyme is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manalotto.
Thyme cracks the inside of Manalotto's front leg.
Pepito Manalotto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manalotto tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thyme cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Suffer Thyme is winning the standup battle so far.
Thyme throws a leg kick that is checked
and Manalotto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thyme lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thyme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manalotto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manalotto wants to clinch but Thyme slips to the side
and Thyme counters with a thumping low kick.
Thyme misses with a left hand
letting Manalotto counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Thyme misses its intended target.
Manalotto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manalotto defending well as Thyme loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manalotto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thyme.
Thyme looks to throw a body kick
and Manalotto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Manalotto fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Thyme misses.
A swing and a miss from Thyme.
Thyme connects with the punch.
Manalotto tries to clinch but Thyme moves away
and Thyme counters with a stiff right hand.
Manalotto wants to clinch
and Thyme counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thyme misses with a hook
and Manalotto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thyme.
Thyme scores with a punch to the head.
Manalotto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thyme throws an off balance right hand
and Manalotto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thyme throws a poor cross that misses
and Manalotto counters with a left to the body.
Manalotto checks a leg kick nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thyme misses with a wild body shot.
Suffer Thyme is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thyme throws a lazy uppercut
and Manalotto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suffer Thyme showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thyme, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suffer Thyme!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erwin Tulfo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silla Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kim has chosen CANON in D Korean Version (with gayageum) as his entrance music. Erwin Tulfo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
21 - 10 - 0 |
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176 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Excellent MT
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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
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Erwin Tulfo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Silla Kim!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tulfo blocks a head kick by Kim.
Tulfo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kim is trying to buck Tulfo off.
Sloppy strikes there by Tulfo.
Tulfo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kim is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tulfo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kim rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tulfo's guard! Nice work there by Kim!
Tulfo has a closed guard, preventing Kim from standing up.
Tulfo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kim puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim wants to get back to his feet.
Tulfo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kim stopping the sweep attempt from Tulfo.
Kim trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tulfo's guard.
Tulfo is looking for a triangle here but Kim uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tulfo is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tulfo is working hard here to advance position.
Tulfo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kim stands up and beckons Tulfo to join him on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tulfo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tulfo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tulfo is working for a kimura here but Kim manages to reverse the position and he's now in Tulfo's guard.
Tulfo has an active guard here but Kim has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tulfo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tulfo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tulfo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tulfo is looking for a triangle here but Kim uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kim decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tulfo to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crunch! Kim slams his shin into Tulfo's torso.
Silla Kim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tulfo is breathing heavily.
Kim gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tulfo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erwin Tulfo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tulfo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kim looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tulfo working the strikes but Kim uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Tulfo is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kim still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kim has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Tulfo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tulfo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tulfo gets full guard.
Tulfo working for submissions but it's allowed Kim to get to half guard.
Kim decides to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tulfo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tulfo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tulfo throws an elbow that misses. Kim uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tulfo's guard. Nice move by Kim!
Kim got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tulfo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kim has managed to get both his arms back between Tulfo's legs - danger averted.
Kim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kim stands up and waves to Tulfo to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim is looking to slow Tulfo down with leg kicks.
Tulfo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kim's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kim wants to stand but Tulfo is controlling the position.
Kim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tulfo.
Tulfo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kim is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tulfo, into his guard.
Tulfo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kim escapes and throws Tulfo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tulfo is trying to improve his position.
Kim stands up.
Kim throws a head kick that Tulfo semi-blocks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tulfo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Tulfo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kim is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kim is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kim is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kim wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tulfo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Kim, under a barage of strikes from Tulfo.
Tulfo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kim doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tulfo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kim kicks off Tulfo and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erwin Tulfo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tulfo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kim to the ground. Tulfo is now in Kim's guard.
Tulfo throws a big elbow that misses.
Tulfo has gone for a leg lock! Kim slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tulfo's guard.
Tulfo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kim passes into half guard.
Tulfo looking for submissions off his back.
Tulfo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kim jumps into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tulfo is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kim decides to stand back up. Kim steps back and let's Tulfo get back to his feet.
Tulfo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kim napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kim is trying to buck Tulfo off.
Tulfo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim throws Tulfo to one side and escapes!
Tulfo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kim manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Tulfo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kim pushes Tulfo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kim scores with a spinning back kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim throws a head kick that half lands.
Kim misses with a body kick.
Kim gets caught napping as Tulfo dives in and scores a takedown. Kim manages to retain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tulfo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tulfo throwing strikes but missing.
Tulfo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kim is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kim has escaped and now he's on top!
Kim decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tulfo, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Kim there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tulfo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kim's half guard.
Kim wants to get back to his feet.
Tulfo 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!
Tulfo throws a strike but Kim avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
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 Erwin Tulfo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tulfo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erwin Tulfo!
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