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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Grzesiuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hunter Rush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrzej Grzesiuk!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grzesiuk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Grzesiuk throws a lazy head kick
and Rush counters with a nice double leg into side control. Grzesiuk won't be happy with that.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rush tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rush has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Grzesiuk tries to buck Rush off but Rush is having none of it.
Rush is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rush trying to control the position but Grzesiuk is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grzesiuk takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rush tries for a kimura but Grzesiuk is defending well.
Grzesiuk wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Grzesiuk tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rush wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grzesiuk manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rush connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Grzesiuk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grzesiuk tries to pass to full mount but Rush defends it.
Rush avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grzesiuk.
Rush is not content to let Grzesiuk control the position.
Rush could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Grzesiuk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rush is trying to stand back up but Grzesiuk is controlling him
Grzesiuk is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Grzesiuk throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grzesiuk throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rush because Grzesiuk loaded up on that one.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grzesiuk lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Grzesiuk fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Grzesiuk looking to control but Rush is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grzesiuk lands a big shot there that rocks Rush but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Grzesiuk postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rush looks a forlorn figure.
Grzesiuk is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rush really wants to buck Grzesiuk off and get back to his feet.
Rush takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grzesiuk takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rush is looking to improve his position but Grzesiuk isn't that keen on the idea.
Rush is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grzesiuk working Rush over with strikes here.
Grzesiuk lands a big elbow.
It looks like Hunter Rush has been cut.
Grzesiuk scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rush?
Rush is rocked!
Hunter Rush's cut is getting worse.
Grzesiuk postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Rush in real trouble here! The ref calls for Rush to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrzej Grzesiuk!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Goran Spaten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Morse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spaten's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Knockin Boots by Candyman. 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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168 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Goran Spaten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, James Morse!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morse throws a right hand that Spaten ducks under and follows up with a left that Spaten also avoids with ease.
Spaten fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morse, pushing him back against the ropes.
Spaten lands a good knee to the midsection. Morse won't want to take too many of those.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Spaten.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Spaten lands a nice knee to the body.
Morse makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Spaten.
Spaten gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Morse.
Morse managing to block the knees to the body from Spaten.
Spaten landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spaten obliges.
Morse looks gassed!
Spaten is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Morse is defending well.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Spaten prevents Morse from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spaten connects with a knee to the head.
Spaten pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spaten shoots for a double leg takedown but Morse sprawls well. He's pushed Spaten's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spaten lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Spaten has managed to clinch.
Spaten trying to stall but Morse improves his position.
Morse looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Spaten is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Spaten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spaten unloads a knee to the mid-section. Morse lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morse is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goran Spaten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morse takes a knee to the side of the body.
Spaten landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spaten breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spaten rushes Morse and presses him up against the ropes.
Spaten landing knees to the body.
Spaten content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Spaten landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Spaten scores a nice knee to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Morse as Spaten tries to tie him up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Spaten.
Spaten stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spaten lands a knee to the head.
Spaten is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Morse pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Spaten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spaten has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Spaten.
Spaten looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morse working hard to break the clinch.
Spaten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morse throws a series of punches but Spaten avoids them all with ease.
Spaten has closed the distance and engaged Morse in a clinch.
Spaten putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Morse in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Spaten using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spaten crunches a lovely knee into Morse's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spaten putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Morse in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Spaten turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Morse takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Spaten working the body and head with strikes.
Morse is letting Spaten control him for a moment.
Morse is not content to let Spaten control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spaten is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morse knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Spaten landing strikes.
Morse is trying to buck Spaten off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morse can't do much from the bottom here.
Spaten stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goran Spaten dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Spaten scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spaten throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spaten drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Morse gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Spaten unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spaten pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Spaten lands a left hand.
Spaten dodges an elbow strike from Morse.
Morse is trying to force a seperation but Spaten has the dominant position.
Morse is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morse gets underhooks to prevent Spaten's takedown attempt.
Spaten leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Spaten is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Spaten working Morse over with knees to the body.
Spaten trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spaten unloads a knee to the mid-section. Morse lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Goran Spaten has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spaten scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spaten obliges.
Spaten crunches a lovely knee into Morse's ribcage.
Spaten utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spaten putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Morse in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Spaten.
Spaten can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goran Spaten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spaten landing knees to the body.
Spaten using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spaten putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Morse in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Spaten crunches a lovely knee into Morse's ribcage.
Spaten missing with knees to the body.
Spaten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Morse.
Spaten landing knees to the body.
Spaten landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Spaten unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Spaten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morse can do to turn this around?
Spaten lands an elbow inside.
Spaten trying to land knees to the body.
Spaten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Morse avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spaten is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Morse managing to block the knees to the body from Spaten.
A left hand lands to the body for Spaten.
Spaten is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Spaten has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Morse is trying to keep an underhook but Spaten manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Spaten moves nicely into side control.
Spaten is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morse knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spaten has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Morse!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spaten looking to finish Morse with some ground and pound. This is bad for Morse!
Spaten looking to control but Morse is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Morse is bucking up trying to escape but Spaten cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Spaten looking for a guillotine from mount but Morse is having none of it.
Spaten is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Spaten closes the distance and pushes Morse back into the ropes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spaten lands a nice knee to the body.
Spaten landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Spaten wants to take the fight to the mat but Morse manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goran Spaten dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Spaten gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spaten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spaten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Morse.
Spaten unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Spaten seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Morse is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Morse wants to break the clinch but can't.
Spaten lands a knee to the body.
The referee calls for Spaten to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spaten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spaten feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Morse really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Spaten. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Spaten advances to half guard.
Spaten content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spaten is trying for a kimura here. Morse looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Spaten wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Goran Spaten!
Goran Spaten made sure to mention his sponsor, Crushed Designs in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Afa Kevesi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grzegorz Lato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevesi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Nation of Violence. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Afa Kevesi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Grzegorz Lato!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lato lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kevesi backs up against the ropes.
It looks like Afa Kevesi has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Kevesi misses its intended target.
Kevesi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kevesi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lato as he avoids it easily.
Kevesi gets caught flat footed, as Lato shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kevesi keeping full guard, as Lato tries to pass.
Kevesi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lato postures up and lands a big shot to Kevesi's brow.
Lato controlling from the top position.
Lato trying to control the position from guard on top but Kevesi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lato stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kevesi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lato trying to control the position from guard on top but Kevesi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lato landing with the ground and pound.
Kevesi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kevesi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kevesi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kevesi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kevesi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lato's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kevesi is trying to control. Lato wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kevesi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kevesi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kevesi working Lato over with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kevesi looking to finish Lato with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lato!
Lato is desperately trying to improve his position but Kevesi has a good base and remains in mount.
Kevesi with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kevesi cracks Lato with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kevesi is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lato can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kevesi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lato tries to lock up and control but Kevesi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kevesi can't control as he wanted to and Lato manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Kevesi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kevesi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kevesi is taking a breather. Lato says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lato trying to control here.
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 Afa Kevesi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Afa Kevesi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kevesi.
Lato fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kevesi fails with a takedown attempt.
Kevesi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lato pinned against the ropes. Lato gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kevesi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lato moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kevesi circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kevesi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Afa Kevesi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lato shoots in and bounces Kevesi off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Kevesi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kevesi tries to get out of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lato wants to control from the top but Kevesi keeps moving.
Lato won't allow Kevesi to sweep him here.
Lato must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kevesi is looking to stand up but Lato isn't so interested in that idea.
Lato's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kevesi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lato is aware though and is defending well.
Lato wants to control from the top but Kevesi keeps moving.
Lato looking to pass the guard.
Kevesi looking for a sweep. Not yet Kevesi, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lato trying to control the position from guard on top but Kevesi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Grzegorz Lato was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kevesi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lato counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lato.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lato slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kevesi is not content to let Lato control the position.
Kevesi gets back to half guard.
Lato looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lato really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kevesi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lato wants to stand up but Kevesi is controlling the position.
Lato is just content to waste time from the top position. Kevesi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kevesi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lato is controlling him.
Kevesi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lato defends well.
Lato trying to control the position from guard on top but Kevesi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kevesi wants to sweep but no luck.
Lato trying to control the position from guard on top but Kevesi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lato stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kevesi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kevesi is looking for a triangle here but Lato uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kevesi wants to control but Lato postures up.
Lato wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kevesi keeps working.
Kevesi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lato trying to control the position but Kevesi is working away.
A lull in the action here as Lato stalls from top position.
Kevesi is not content to let Lato control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grzegorz Lato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Afa Kevesi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kevesi.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kevesi.
Lato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lato fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lato shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kevesi is trying to defend but Lato finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lato wants to control but Kevesi is keeping him busy.
Lato stops Kevesi from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kevesi missing with punches from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lato is keen to just control but Kevesi is a slippery customer.
Lato is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kevesi actively working from the bottom here.
Lato stops Kevesi from getting back to his feet.
Lato is trying to control. Kevesi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lato tries to pass to full mount but Kevesi defends it.
Lato wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kevesi keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kevesi wants to control but Lato is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kevesi is trying to stand up here but Lato is controlling him well.
Lato trying to control from half guard but Kevesi is working away.
Grzegorz Lato has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lato darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lato working over Kevesi with some ground and pound. Kevesi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kevesi looking for submissions off his back.
Kevesi is staying active underneath Lato, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kevesi manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kevesi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lato shoots for a takedown but Kevesi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kevesi swats away the attempt to clinch by Lato.
Lato is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kevesi's half guard.
Grzegorz Lato has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kevesi wants to control but Lato is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lato is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kevesi punching from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lato seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kevesi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kevesi tries to roll over but Lato keeps him under control.
Kevesi tries to kick Lato off but Lato keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lato tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kevesi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kevesi wants to control but Lato is keeping busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kevesi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kevesi wants it to stay on the feet.
Afa Kevesi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grzegorz Lato.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horrible takedown by Kevesi or perhaps it was just good defense by Lato which made him look bad.
Lato stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lato wants it to stay on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grzegorz Lato comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lato 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 for Grzegorz Lato!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Grzegorz Lato!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Grzegorz Lato!
Grzegorz Lato wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Kroepoek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Tandy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kroepoek comes to the ring accompanied by Escape from the Hostile. Tandy has chosen Hysteria - Muse as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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20
225 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Solid Muay Thai
Enjoys gardening |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marco Kroepoek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Tandy!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tandy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kroepoek makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rob Tandy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kroepoek cracks Tandy with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tandy looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kroepoek finish him?
It looks like Rob Tandy has been cut.
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!
Tandy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kroepoek counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Tandy is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marco Kroepoek!
An out of breath and clearly excited Marco Kroepoek thanked Untouchable Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Franko Begbie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond Connell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Begbie comes to the ring accompanied by Lonely Island - Jizz in My Pants. Franko Begbie has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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156 lbs
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24
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Franko Begbie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Desmond Connell!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Begbie looks to score with a jab to the body but Connell is just out of range.
Connell lands with a nice combination. Begbie backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Franko Begbie has been cut.
Begbie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Connell.
Connell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Begbie stalks Connell and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Connell's face. Connell staggers backwards, shaken.
Connell misses with a right hand
and Begbie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Begbie jabs at Connell's body.
Begbie lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Connell dodges the punch combination from Begbie.
Connell throws a combination that misses
and Begbie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Connell throws a series of punches but Begbie moves out of range.
Connell looks gassed!
Begbie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Begbie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Connell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Begbie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Connell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Begbie.
Connell is defending against the submission attempts here by Begbie.
Begbie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Begbie is working for a submission of some sort.
Connell is looking to control Begbie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Connell avoid being mounted?
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Connell is looking for a sweep. Begbie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Begbie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Connell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Begbie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Begbie wants to work for an arm triangle but Connell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Begbie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Begbie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Connell!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Begbie is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Connell can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Begbie avoids the attempt from Connell to control.
Begbie has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Connell is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Franko Begbie!
After winning the bout, Franko Begbie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rupert Harmsworthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coke Poep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harmsworthy comes to the ring accompanied by Big Balls. Coke Poep is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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192 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rupert Harmsworthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Coke Poep!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poep fails with the takedown.
Poep displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harmsworthy.
Harmsworthy shoots in and bounces Poep off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Poep is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Poep trying to control the position.
Harmsworthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Poep is retaining full guard.
Harmsworthy wants to control from the top but Poep keeps moving.
Harmsworthy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harmsworthy drops back looking for a leg! Poep is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Poep manages to kick Harmsworthy off! Harmsworthy jumps back into Poep's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poep is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harmsworthy is aware though and is defending well.
Harmsworthy trying to control but Poep is working from the bottom.
Harmsworthy wants to pass the guard but Poep is keeping the position.
Poep looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harmsworthy wants to pass the guard but Poep is keeping the position.
Harmsworthy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Poep looking for a guillotine here but Harmsworthy defends easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Poep is trying to keep Harmsworthy in close.
Harmsworthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poep swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Poep looking for a sweep. Not yet Poep, not yet.
Harmsworthyis looking to pass into half guard but Poep pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Poep is in guard.
Poep is looking to work some ground and pound but Harmsworthy has wrist control.
Poep won't allow Harmsworthy to sweep him here.
Poep must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Poep throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harmsworthy controls Poep momentarily but Poep frees himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poep with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poep throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Poep pushing down on Harmsworthy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Poep wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harmsworthy keeps working.
Harmsworthy tries to get to full guard but Poep has control of the leg.
Harmsworthy wants to control but Poep is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harmsworthy is defending against the submission attempts here by Poep.
Harmsworthy trying to control here.
Harmsworthy manages to get to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harmsworthy wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Rupert Harmsworthy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Harmsworthy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Poep shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Poep was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Poep wants to control the action but instead Harmsworthy gets a body lock and reverses into Poep's guard! Nice work!
Harmsworthy is pushing down on Poep's leg trying to pass to half guard. Poep is fighting to maintain full guard but Harmsworthy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Harmsworthy is looking for a kimura but Poep is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Harmsworthy to get the leverage.
Harmsworthy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Poep is just riding it out for now. Harmsworthy eventually gives up the hold.
Poep is trying to control but can't.
Poep is defending against the submission attempts here by Harmsworthy.
Harmsworthy is working for a kimura but Poep is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harmsworthy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Poep is trying to maintain the position but Harmsworthy is very close to passing his half guard.
Poep makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Poep.
Poep keeping moving, preventing Harmsworthy from controlling successfully.
Harmsworthy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Poep looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rupert Harmsworthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poep is staying active underneath Harmsworthy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Poep misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Harmsworthy is looking for a kimura but Poep is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Harmsworthy to get the leverage.
Poep is defending against the submission attempts here by Harmsworthy.
Poep has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harmsworthy is working away from the top position though.
Poep tries to roll over but Harmsworthy keeps him under control.
Poep is looking to control Harmsworthy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Poep avoid being mounted?
Poep looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poep actively working from the bottom here.
Poep looking for submissions off his back.
Harmsworthy wants to work for an arm triangle but Poep is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Harmsworthy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Harmsworthy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poep keeps working.
Harmsworthy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Poep sees it coming and defends easily.
Poep is looking to control Harmsworthy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Poep avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poep looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Harmsworthy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Poep tries to roll over but Harmsworthy keeps him under control.
Harmsworthy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Poep is just riding it out for now. Harmsworthy eventually gives up the hold.
Poep looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poep looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rupert Harmsworthy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Harmsworthy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Poep counters with a nice double leg into side control. Harmsworthy won't be happy with that.
Harmsworthy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The strikes coming from Poep are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Poep trying to control the position but Harmsworthy is working away.
Poep throwing strikes but Harmsworthy manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Harmsworthy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harmsworthy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Harmsworthy wants to control but Poep is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harmsworthy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Poep knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Harmsworthy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Poep has escaped the position, nice work there.
Harmsworthy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poep keeps working.
Harmsworthy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Poep knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Poep tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poep can't do much from the bottom here.
Poep manages to work his way to half guard, despite Harmsworthy's best efforts.
Poep wants to control but Harmsworthy is keeping busy.
Harmsworthy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Harmsworthy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Poep lands with a few short shots to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harmsworthy trying to control the action but Poep is working from the bottom.
Harmsworthy is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Poep as he works his way to full guard.
Poep escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harmsworthy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Harmsworthy wants to control from the top but Poep keeps moving.
Harmsworthy won't allow Poep to sweep him here.
Harmsworthy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Poep wants to sweep here but Harmsworthy controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harmsworthy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Poep is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Poep has escaped and now he's on top!
Poep looking to pass the guard.
Poep looking to sit in guard and control but Harmsworthy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poep looking for a guillotine here but Harmsworthy defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coke Poep comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harmsworthy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Rupert Harmsworthy!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Coke Poep!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Coke Poep!
Coke Poep wins by split decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Keastie Kannegaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adelphos Typhon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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26
166 lbs
15 - 13 - 0 |
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26
161 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Keastie Kannegaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Adelphos Typhon!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Typhon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kannegaard. Kannegaard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Typhon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kannegaard throws a jab but it's blocked by Typhon.
Typhon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kannegaard throws a leg kick which misses Typhon's front leg but catches the back leg as Typhon tries to avoid it.
Kannegaard blocks a jab.
Kannegaard lands a right hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Typhon.
Typhon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kannegaard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A low kick from Typhon is predictable there
and Kannegaard counters with a nice body shot.
Typhon closes the distance but Kannegaard moves to the side
and Typhon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kannegaard throws a head kick but Typhon moves out of range.
Typhon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kannegaard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kannegaard slips under a jab from Typhon.
Kannegaard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kannegaard throws a shot from downtown. Typhon moves away and avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Typhon there.
Typhon thumps Kannegaard with a low kick.
Typhon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Adelphos Typhon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Typhon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kannegaard slips under a jab.
Typhon misses with an uppercut
and Typhon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kannegaard takes one on the button.
Typhon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Typhon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kannegaard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Typhon tenderised Kannegaard's leg. Kannegaard is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Typhon fails to land with a series of punches.
Typhon moves in looking to clinch but Kannegaard pushes him off.
Typhon throws a leg kick but Kannegaard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kannegaard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kannegaard blocks a low kick nicely.
Kannegaard throws an overhand right that lands on Typhon's shoulder, as Typhon tries to avoid the shot.
Kannegaard throws a body punch but Typhon moves out of range.
Typhon moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kannegaard.
Typhon leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Kannegaard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Typhon or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kannegaard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Typhon misses with a right hand
and Kannegaard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kannegaard lands a nice looking kick to the body. Typhon takes a step back to recover.
Kannegaard moves out of range of the strikes.
Typhon lands a jab to the nose.
Typhon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kannegaard misses with a wild body shot.
Typhon throws a leg kick but Kannegaard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kannegaard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kannegaard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Typhon was well out of range. Poor timing from Kannegaard.
Typhon throws a head kick that misses
and Kannegaard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Kannegaard as he checks the leg kick.
Typhon tests Kannegaard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kannegaard. Typhon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kannegaard takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Typhon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kannegaard manages to avoid it.
Typhon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kannegaard moves away.
Typhon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good work by Kannegaard as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Typhon moves out of range as Kannegaard throws a body kick.
Typhon throws a jab when Kannegaard was well out of range.
Kannegaard blocks a head kick by Typhon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adelphos Typhon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kannegaard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Typhon throws a hook but Kannegaard avoids it easily.
Kannegaard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Typhon.
Typhon misses the shot to the body.
Kannegaard blocks a jab.
Kannegaard takes a swing at Typhon's ribcage but misses.
Kannegaard misses with an uppercut
and Typhon counters with a right hand to the body.
Typhon throws a right hand that misses
letting Kannegaard counter with a right hand.
Typhon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Typhon has closed the distance and engaged Kannegaard in a clinch.
Typhon looking to throw knees to the head but Kannegaard is blocking nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kannegaard lands with a left to the head.
Kannegaard breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kannegaard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kannegaard misses with a hook. Typhon ducked under it nicely.
Typhon tries to clinch up
and Kannegaard counters with a nice leg kick.
Kannegaard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Typhon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kannegaard under the eye.
Good standup being displayed there by Typhon as he connects with a hook.
Typhon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kannegaard blocks a head kick by Typhon.
The fighters circle momentarily. Typhon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kannegaard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Typhon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Typhon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kannegaard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Typhon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Kannegaard.
Typhon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Typhon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Typhon throws a solid leg kick but Kannegaard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Typhon.
Kannegaard throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kannegaard.
Typhon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kannegaard counters with a nice uppercut.
Typhon avoids the body shot from Kannegaard.
Typhon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Typhon connects with a nice looking jab.
Typhon jabs Kannegaard right on the nose. Kannegaard blinks but takes it well.
Kannegaard lands with a cross.
Typhon lands with a nice body kick.
Typhon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kannegaard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Typhon throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Kannegaard to counter with a crisp jab.
Typhon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kannegaard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kannegaard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Typhon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Typhon misses with a combination
and Kannegaard counters with a nice uppercut.
Typhon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Typhon misses with a lunging right hand
and Kannegaard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Typhon is looking to land body kicks.
A lazy left from Typhon finds it's target.
Kannegaard throws a head kick that misses.
Typhon throws a nice head kick!
Typhon lands a jab to the nose.
Typhon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kannegaard tries to keep at a distance but Typhon has taken the fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kannegaard gets through Typhon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kannegaard prevents a body shot from Typhon.
Typhon avoids the elbow strike from Kannegaard, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adelphos Typhon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kannegaard misses with a hook. Typhon ducked under it nicely.
Kannegaard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Typhon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Adelphos Typhon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Typhon misses with a straight right.
Typhon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kannegaard.
Typhon throws a leg kick
and Kannegaard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kannegaard moves out of range of the leg kick from Typhon.
Typhon misses the jab.
Kannegaard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Typhon.
Typhon connects with a nice looking jab.
Kannegaard moves away from the strike by Typhon.
A looping hook to the body misses from Typhon. Kannegaard does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Typhon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kannegaard misses with a kick to the body.
Good exchange - Typhon coming out on top.
Kannegaard throws a jab but it's blocked by Typhon.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Typhon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Typhon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the body from Typhon misses
and Kannegaard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Typhon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kannegaard was well out of range. Poor timing from Typhon.
A low kick from Typhon is predictable there
and Kannegaard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Typhon thinking.
Crunch! Typhon slams his shin into Kannegaard's torso.
Kannegaard lands a body shot.
Kannegaard misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Typhon.
Typhon thows a leg kick but Kannegaard checks it
and Kannegaard counters with a right hand to the body.
Typhon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kannegaard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kannegaard throws a leg kick but Typhon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Typhon throws a right hand that misses
and Kannegaard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kannegaard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Typhon.
Kannegaard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Typhon.
Kannegaard avoids the head kick by Typhon.
Kannegaard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Typhon throws out a loose jab but Kannegaard uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Typhon throws a lazy right hand but Kannegaard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kannegaard lands with a good body shot.
Kannegaard throws a sloppy head kick and Typhon moves out of range easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kannegaard.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Typhon - that will leave a mark!
Typhon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kannegaard lands a leg kick that knocks Typhon off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kannegaard. Typhon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Typhon throws a lazy right hand but Kannegaard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kannegaard scores with a hook to the body. Typhon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Typhon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kannegaard counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Typhon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kannegaard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Typhon misses with a body shot.
Typhon gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kannegaard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kannegaard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Typhon is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Typhon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Typhon walks into a straight right hand from Kannegaard.
Typhon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Typhon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kannegaard is out of range and Typhon settles back down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Typhon blocks a jab.
Typhon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Typhon throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adelphos Typhon.
I've got Typhon 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for Adelphos Typhon!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Adelphos Typhon!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Adelphos Typhon!
Adelphos Typhon wins by unanimous decision!
After the big win, Adelphos Typhon made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Crushed Designs and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Berkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dyziek Port (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mario Berkovic has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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265 lbs
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270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mario Berkovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dyziek Port!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Port tries to bum rush Berkovic with a series of wild strikes but Berkovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Port throws the left hand but Berkovic avoids the punch easily.
Port tries to score a power double leg takedown but Berkovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Port somewhat.
Port shoots in but Berkovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Berkovic misses with a wild body shot.
Berkovic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Berkovic throws a right hand that Port ducks under and follows up with a left that Port also avoids with ease.
Port blocks the body kick.
Berkovic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Dyziek Port has been cut.
Berkovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Port is just out of range.
Port swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Port will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mario Berkovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dyziek Port.
Berkovic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Port sprawls well. Port wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Berkovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Port.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Port throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Berkovic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Berkovic is not content to let Port control the position.
Port is staying tight to Berkovic's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Port scores with a couple of short elbows.
Port misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Port controlling from side mount.
Port throws a strike aimed at the side of Berkovic's head but Berkovic avoids it well.
Port trying to control the action but Berkovic is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes there by Port.
The strikes coming from Port are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Port trying to control the action but Berkovic is working from the bottom.
Port tries to move to mount but Berkovic blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Port misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Port cracks Berkovic with a big elbow.
The referee asks Port politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Port prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Port tries to move into full mount but can't pass Berkovic's legs.
Port trying to control the action but Berkovic is working from the bottom.
Port has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Port landing a few strikes.
Port tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Port wants to control but Berkovic is keeping him busy.
Port taking a breather here.
Port wants to control but Berkovic is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berkovic prevents Port from moving into mount.
Port taking a breather here.
Port lands some shots froms side control.
Port working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Port moves into full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Port can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Berkovic is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berkovic regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dyziek Port dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dyziek Port's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Berkovic misses with a hook
and Port counters with a nice double leg into side control. Berkovic won't be happy with that.
Port trying to control the position but Berkovic is working away.
Berkovic parries the strikes from Port easily there. Port is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Berkovic to escape.
Port trying to control the position but Berkovic is working away.
Berkovic wants to control but Port postures up.
Port is looking to take a break and control but Berkovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berkovic manages to get back to half guard.
Port wants to control but Berkovic is keeping him busy.
Port trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Port 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dyziek Port wasn't active enough on the ground.
Berkovic connects with a single shot there.
Berkovic lands a slapping body shot.
Berkovic lands a left and a right that sends Port crashing to the canvas! Berkovic dives into mount looking to finish!
Port is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berkovic looking to control but Port is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Port is desperately trying to improve his position but Berkovic has a good base and remains in mount.
Port is squirming around, avoiding Berkovic's attempts to control the action.
Port is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Berkovic lands a big shot to the head and Port winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mario Berkovic!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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256 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Angel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Cain Smith!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a right and a left that Angel avoids nicely.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Angel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Angel.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Angel is fighting off a takedown attempt but Smith is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Angel to the mat. Angel regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Angel has an active guard here but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.
Angel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Angel tries to get out of the position.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Smith swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Angel sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angel scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Angel looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Angel scores with a nice head shot.
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Angel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith tries to pull guard but Angel forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Angel pushes Smith back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dave Angel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Smith.
Angel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Angel lands a body punch 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!
Smith stalling in the clinch but Angel improves position.
Angel works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Angel fails to land.
Angel misses with a body punch.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Angel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Angel looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Angel.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith misses with the combination.
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Angel which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Angel connects with a stiff jab that staggers Smith - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dave Angel!
Dave Angel took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Crushed Designs for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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