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Bloodsport 129 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paddy Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fox is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Roy Jones - Can't be touched. Paddy Fox acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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269 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Jordan Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Paddy Fox!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dick closes the distance but Fox moves to the side
and Fox counters with an inside leg kick.
Fox takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dick clinches up with Fox and pushes him back against the cage.
Fox tightens his grip and picks Dick up, before dumping him to the ground. Dick manages to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fox is aware though and is defending well.
Dick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dick trying to keep a closed guard but Fox is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fox stands up and waves to Dick to follow him.
Fox scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox tries a head kick but it misses.
Dick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fox throws a series of punches but Dick avoids them all with ease.
Fox moves into the clinch.
Fox jumps into guard, dragging Dick to the mat.
Fox wants to stand but Dick is controlling the position.
Fox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fox is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dick defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick advances to half guard.
Dick is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fox is just riding it out for now. Dick eventually gives up the hold.
Fox regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dick stops Fox from standing up.
Dick trying to control the position from guard on top but Fox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fox escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fox is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dick is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fox had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dick defends it easily.
Fox looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dick has picked Fox up and slammed him! Fox can't keep hold of the triangle and Dick manages to pass to side control!
Dick is working Fox over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dick stands up and beckons Fox to his feet.
Dick throws a shot from downtown. Fox moves away and avoids it.
Dick tries to clinch but Fox moves out of range.
Fox closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fox.
Dick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fox's elbow.
Fox manages to break the clinch.
Fox rushes Dick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dick catches Fox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fox instigates a clinch.
Dick is trying to push Fox away but Fox has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Fox fails to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dick tries to pull guard but Fox holds him up against the cage and eventually Dick drops back down to his feet.
Fox drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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 Jordan Dick will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fox misses with a few strikes there.
Dick doesn't manage to clinch there - Fox circles away.
Dick with a hook.
Jordan Dick is winning the standup battle so far.
Dick wants to clinch.
Fox moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dick moves to clinch but Fox breaks away
letting Fox counter with a right hand.
Fox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jordan Dick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dick doesn't manage to clinch there - Fox circles away.
Fox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dick cracks Fox with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dick counters by moving into the clinch.
Fox turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dick wants to control but Fox postures up.
Dick is trying to get back to half guard.
Fox has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dick tries to bum rush Fox with a series of wild strikes but Fox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dick moves to clinch but Fox breaks away
and Fox counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dick is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fox to keep the fight standing.
Dick prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox gets through Dick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dick can't find room to land a body shot as Fox controls the action.
Fox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dick fails to pull guard.
Fox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fox clinches.
Dick is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dick tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Fox - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fox is trying to drag Dick to the mat but Dick just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fox's efforts to push away.
Dick has Fox pressed against the cage, preventing Fox from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dick smiles and moves away.
Dick throws a right hand that Fox ducks under and follows up with a left that Fox also avoids with ease.
Dick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fox clinches.
Dick tries to work over Fox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fox gets underhooks to prevent Dick's takedown attempt.
Fox is trying to push Dick away but Dick has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dick tries to pull guard but Fox forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fox is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Dick dominated that second round.
That's time! Dick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dick looks to score with a jab to the body but Fox is just out of range.
Fox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fox walks away with a smile on his face. Dick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Paddy Fox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dick misses with an uppercut
and Fox counters with a leg kick.
Dick closes the distance and clinches.
Fox tries for a takedown but Dick manages to get underhooks.
Fox is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dick jumps guard and drags Fox to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dick is looking for a triangle but Fox pushes his legs off easily.
Dick is working an open guard so Fox takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick missing with a left hand there. Fox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dick blocks a head kick by Fox.
Fox throws a right and a left that Dick avoids nicely.
Fox rushes Dick and presses him up against the cage.
Dick pulls guard effortlessly.
Dick wants to sweep here but Fox controlling him for the moment.
Fox tries to stand but Dick is controlling from the bottom.
Dick is working an open guard so Fox takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick tries to keep at a distance but Fox has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fox moves into the clinch.
Come on Dick - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dick blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fox.
Dick tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fox wants a takedown.
Dick pulls Fox into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Fox must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fox has managed to get both his arms back between Dick's legs - danger averted.
Dick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dick is working an open guard so Fox takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dick tries to clinch but Fox is having none of it.
Fox gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dick goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fox prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fox manages to break the clinch.
Fox goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice uppercut lands for Fox. That snapped Dick's head back.
Dick is looking to clinch.
Dick wants to clinch.
Dick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fox closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paddy Fox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dick 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 Paul Tew scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Jordan Dick!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Paddy Fox!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ankur Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luke Woods will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ankur Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Woods!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woods shoots in and drives through. Khan sprawls well.
Khan is looking to clinch.
Khan tries to clinch but Woods moves away
and Woods counters with a nice double leg into side control. Khan won't be happy with that.
Woods goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Khan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Woods but great work by Khan.
Khan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Woods has escaped the position, nice work there.
Woods is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Khan off and has taken his back!
Woods is cranking Khan's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Khan! He's tightened the choke and Khan is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luke Woods!
After the big win, Luke Woods made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bloodsport Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Quim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leon Jackson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Quim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Leon Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quim shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jackson is trying to defend but Quim finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jackson tries to roll over but Quim keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Quim lands a nice short elbow.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Quim. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Quim drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Quim lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Quim passes to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Quim lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jackson hang on?
Jackson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Quim has hold of Jackson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jackson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Quim with a couple of short strikes.
Quim with good strikes from the mount here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Jackson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Quim lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jackson is rocked!
Quim unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Jackson wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Quim celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Quim!
Jimmy Quim took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tham Boon Yodsuwan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gianfranco Pagliera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yodsuwan comes to the cage accompanied by LL Cool J - Mama' Said Knock You Out. Pagliera is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rammstein - Mein Herz Brennt . Tham Boon Yodsuwan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gianfranco Pagliera's chin.
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175 lbs
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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
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Tham Boon Yodsuwan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Gianfranco Pagliera!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yodsuwan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pagliera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Yodsuwan.
Pagliera manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pagliera stops Yodsuwan from getting back to his feet.
Pagliera wants to pass to mount but Yodsuwan is defending the position.
Yodsuwan is looking to escape.
Pagliera seems to be looking for submissions.
Pagliera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pagliera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pagliera is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pagliera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yodsuwan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pagliera.
Yodsuwan kicks Pagliera off and gets back to his feet.
Yodsuwan doesn't manage to clinch there - Pagliera circles away.
Yodsuwan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Pagliera throws out a loose jab but Yodsuwan uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pagliera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yodsuwan circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pagliera is defended easily by Yodsuwan.
Yodsuwan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yodsuwan tries to clinch but Pagliera moves out of range.
Pagliera looks for a takedown but Yodsuwan sprawls well.
Tham Boon Yodsuwan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gianfranco Pagliera.
Pagliera fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yodsuwan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pagliera was covering up waiting for the punch and Yodsuwan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pagliera looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Yodsuwan has picked Pagliera up and slammed him! Pagliera can't keep hold of the triangle and Yodsuwan manages to pass to side control!
Yodsuwan is trying to get an arm triangle but Pagliera is defending well.
Pagliera is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yodsuwan stands up and beckons Pagliera to his feet.
Yodsuwan looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pagliera shoots in but no luck this time.
Yodsuwan jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Gianfranco Pagliera has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yodsuwan darts in and clinches Pagliera up against the cage.
Pagliera gets control of Yodsuwan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pagliera will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Yodsuwan gets to his feet. Pagliera looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Yodsuwan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yodsuwan wants to clinch up but Pagliera keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tham Boon Yodsuwan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gianfranco Pagliera's cut.
That's time! Yodsuwan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A head kick by Yodsuwan misses
and Pagliera counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Yodsuwan wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yodsuwan trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Pagliera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yodsuwan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Yodsuwan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nice sprawl there from Yodsuwan as Pagliera shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pagliera shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Yodsuwan is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Yodsuwan has left one of his arms exposed and Pagliera doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Yodsuwan screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gianfranco Pagliera!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grzegorz Brzenczyszczykiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keasty Kanne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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265 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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245 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Grzegorz Brzenczyszczykiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Keasty Kanne!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanne scores with a nice right hand.
Brzenczyszczykiewicz blocks a head kick by Kanne.
That kick from Brzenczyszczykiewicz tenderised Kanne's leg. Kanne is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kanne misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brzenczyszczykiewicz connects with a nice looking jab.
Kanne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kanne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kanne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brzenczyszczykiewicz scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brzenczyszczykiewicz throws a front kick that sends Kanne stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick by Kanne misses
and Brzenczyszczykiewicz counters with a good low kick that Kanne was not able to check.
Kanne looks gassed!
Brzenczyszczykiewicz lands a big uppercut and Kanne crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kanne looks OK. Brzenczyszczykiewicz waves Kanne back to his feet!
Kanne is rocked!
It looks like Keasty Kanne has been cut.
Brzenczyszczykiewicz misses with an uppercut. Kanne saw that one coming.
Kanne is still on wobbly legs! Can Brzenczyszczykiewicz finish him?
Brzenczyszczykiewicz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brzenczyszczykiewicz darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Kanne's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Brzenczyszczykiewicz before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Grzegorz Brzenczyszczykiewicz!
A relieved looking Grzegorz Brzenczyszczykiewicz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filipe Emiliano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes into the arena with Voodoo People blaring out of the sound system. Emiliano has chosen Era - Enae Volare Mezzo as his entrance music. Thomas Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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264 lbs
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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
21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Filipe Emiliano!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emiliano closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johnson quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Emiliano passes the guard and advances to mount!
Johnson wants to hold on but Emiliano pushes him away.
Johnson holds on for dear life, controlling Emiliano's posture momentarily.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
Johnson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Emiliano is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emiliano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Emiliano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Emiliano won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing Emiliano from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emiliano wants to stand and escape but instead Johnson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Emiliano shoots in but no luck this time.
Emiliano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Emiliano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emiliano bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Emiliano in the domination position with Johnson hanging on.
Emiliano thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Emiliano working away.
Emiliano decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Emiliano counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Thomas Johnson has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emiliano shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Emiliano has managed to clinch.
Johnson jumps guard.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Emiliano is proving a slippery customer.
Emiliano stands up from Johnson's guard - Emiliano perhaps looking for a knockout.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Emiliano sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filipe Emiliano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Donk. Johnson catches Emiliano right on the button with a cross.
Emiliano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Emiliano tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Emiliano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Emiliano gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
Emiliano manages to break the clinch.
Johnson throws a body punch but Emiliano moves out of range.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
Emiliano avoids the head kick by Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Emiliano sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Thomas Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Emiliano tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Emiliano manages to get to full guard.
Emiliano trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson pushes down on Emiliano's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emiliano is trying to stand.
Emiliano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back!
Emiliano tightening his grip on Johnson, looking for the choke.
Johnson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson turns into Emiliano and is now in his guard.
Emiliano wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stops Emiliano from standing up.
Emiliano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Emiliano looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnson passes into half guard.
Johnson is stalling here. Emiliano is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Johnson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Emiliano has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Emiliano's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Emiliano tries to stand and escape but Johnson is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson tries to roll over but Emiliano keeps him under control.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Emiliano stands up from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Emiliano shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Emiliano, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Emiliano against the cage but Emiliano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Emiliano!
Johnson tries to control but Emiliano wriggling away.
Johnson controlling his opponent.
Emiliano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emiliano really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Johnson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Emiliano hang on?
Emiliano slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Johnson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Emiliano with an uppercut!
Johnson gets a double leg takedown into Emiliano's guard.
Emiliano working a defensive guard here.
Emiliano keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Emiliano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Emiliano is proving a slippery customer.
Emiliano trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Emiliano wants to stand but Johnson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Emiliano controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Emiliano passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Emiliano is going to stand back up.
Johnson kicks Emiliano off and gets back to his feet.
Emiliano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emiliano throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emiliano forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Emiliano - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Emiliano wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Emiliano breaks the clinch.
Thomas Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emiliano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Emiliano counters with a nice double leg into half 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 Thomas Johnson.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Filipe Emiliano!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Thomas Johnson!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Filipe Emiliano!
Filipe Emiliano wins by split decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Filipe Emiliano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bublasaur Venusaur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hellson Ballswick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Venusaur's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bulbasaur bongo bebop. Bublasaur Venusaur is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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27
158 lbs
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157 lbs
15 - 22 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Bublasaur Venusaur!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, Hellson Ballswick!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballswick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Venusaur as he avoids it easily.
Venusaur gets tackled into the cage by Ballswick. Ballswick maintains the clinch.
Ballswick keeps control of Venusaur as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ballswick tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ballswick blocks an uppercut.
Venusaur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ballswick takes the fight into the clinch.
Venusaur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ballswick wants a takedown.
Bublasaur Venusaur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hellson Ballswick.
Ballswick is trying to trip Venusaur. He has hold of a leg but Venusaur is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ballswick persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ballswick won't allow Venusaur to get back to his feet.
Venusaur has his foot on Ballswick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ballswick works his way back into a safe position though.
Ballswick gets to his feet. Venusaur looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ballswick gets tackled into the cage by Venusaur. Venusaur maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venusaur softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ballswick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Venusaur smiles and moves away.
Venusaur avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bublasaur Venusaur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Venusaur has closed the distance and engaged Ballswick in a clinch.
Venusaur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Venusaur tries to keep at a distance but Ballswick has taken the fight into the clinch.
Venusaur has a couple of punches blocked by Ballswick.
Ballswick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ballswick is trying to pull guard but Venusaur has him pressed against the cage.
Ballswick being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venusaur tries to circle away but Ballswick has him pinned against the cage.
Ballswick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ballswick has Venusaur pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ballswick pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Venusaur tumbling to the mat - Ballswick dives into Venusaur's guard.
Ballswick stops Venusaur from standing up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ballswick looking to pass the guard.
Venusaur keeping moving, preventing Ballswick from controlling successfully.
Venusaur scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ballswick shoots in looking for a takedown. Venusaur tries to sprawl out of it but Ballswick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Venusaur manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ballswick misses with a looping left.
Hellson Ballswick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballswick throws a series of punches but Venusaur moves out of range.
Ballswick lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ballswick falls off balance throwing a combination
and Venusaur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ballswick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Venusaur as he jumps to the side.
Ballswick drives through with a takedown into Venusaur's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ballswick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Venusaur pushes Ballswick off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Ballswick misses
and Venusaur counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Venusaur.
Venusaur misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ballswick.
Ballswick decides to pull 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!
Ballswick trying to control the position.
Venusaur wants to get up but he can't break Ballswick's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ballswick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ballswick wants to stand but Venusaur is controlling the position.
Venusaur is looking to stand up but Ballswick won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hellson Ballswick dominated that round.
That's time! Venusaur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ballswick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ballswick changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Venusaur fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ballswick closes this distance looking for a takedown but Venusaur circles away.
Ballswick throws a right hand that Venusaur ducks under and follows up with a left that Venusaur also avoids with ease.
Venusaur gets a clinch.
Venusaur breaks from the clinch.
Venusaur moves into the clinch.
Ballswick has picked Venusaur up - he's going for a ride! Ballswick dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ballswick seems to be working for a kimura but Venusaur defends the submission attempt.
Venusaur is trying to stand up here but Ballswick is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venusaur pushes Ballswick off and gets back to his feet.
Venusaur defending well as Ballswick loads up on a big left hand.
Ballswick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Venusaur forces Ballswick back against the cage and clinches.
Ballswick has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Venusaur is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bublasaur Venusaur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hellson Ballswick.
Ballswick blocking some punches.
Venusaur lands a shoulder strike.
Venusaur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Venusaur clinches up against the cage.
Venusaur lands a hook to the side of the head.
Venusaur lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ballswick is working for takedown but Venusaur is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Venusaur scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ballswick is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Venusaur gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballswick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Venusaur has him pressed against the cage.
Venusaur breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ballswick is defended easily by Venusaur.
Ballswick with a poor takedown
and Venusaur counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ballswick is breathing heavily.
Venusaur gets a clinch.
Ballswick misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Venusaur.
Ballswick fails to pull guard.
Ballswick throws a head punch that misses.
Ballswick fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Venusaur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Venusaur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Venusaur has a couple of punches blocked by Ballswick.
Ballswick working aggressively here.
Venusaur lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Venusaur.
Ballswick drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Venusaur gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ballswick blocking some punches.
Venusaur working aggressively here.
Venusaur taking a breather.
Venusaur is pressed up against the cage. Ballswick has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Venusaur down to the mat. Venusaur avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Venusaur tries to keep at a distance but Ballswick has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ballswick blocking some punches.
Ballswick fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ballswick has Venusaur pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Venusaur manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ballswick is trying to pull guard but Venusaur turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ballswick is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Venusaur gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venusaur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Venusaur.
Ballswick moves into range and clinches up with Venusaur.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Venusaur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ballswick lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Venusaur throws a punch but it's blocked by Ballswick.
Venusaur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Venusaur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Venusaur trying to stall but Ballswick improves his position.
A short right from Venusaur on the inside.
Ballswick drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Venusaur slows down the pace here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Venusaur manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bublasaur Venusaur dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ballswick misses with a takedown attempt - Venusaur sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Venusaur closes the distance and pushes Ballswick back into the cage.
Venusaur lands a nice uppercut.
Venusaur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ballswick keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Venusaur drives through and clinches with Ballswick against the cage.
Venusaur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Venusaur gets underhooks to prevent Ballswick's takedown attempt.
Venusaur taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Venusaur gets underhooks to prevent Ballswick's takedown attempt.
Bublasaur Venusaur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hellson Ballswick.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Venusaur.
Venusaur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Venusaur rushes Ballswick and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venusaur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ballswick moves out of range of the strikes.
Ballswick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Venusaur has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ballswick gets control of Venusaur's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ballswick will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ballswick has his feet on Venusaur's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Venusaur has Ballswick up against the cage in a clinch.
Venusaur is pressed up against the cage. Ballswick has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Venusaur down to the mat. Venusaur avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Venusaur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ballswick.
Venusaur tries to sprawl but Ballswick drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ballswick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Venusaur is trying to stand up here but Ballswick is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballswick trying to control the action but Venusaur is working from the bottom.
Hellson Ballswick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Venusaur has his hands clasped together around Ballswick's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Venusaur wants to improve his position but Ballswick is controlling well.
Venusaur is controlling Ballswick's trapped leg to prevent Ballswick from advancing to side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Venusaur is looking to get back to is feet but Ballswick passes into side control.
Venusaur is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ballswick has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ballswick tries for a kimura but Venusaur is defending well.
Venusaur sneaks out the side door and pushes Ballswick away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballswick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Venusaur enables Ballswick to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Venusaur manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ballswick trying to control the position from guard on top but Venusaur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ballswick passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ballswick is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Venusaur knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Venusaur wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballswick working away.
Venusaur pushes Ballswick away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ballswick gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ballswick trying to control the position but Venusaur is working away.
Venusaur is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ballswick has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ballswick is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Venusaur is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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!
Ballswick tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Venusaur explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Hellson Ballswick just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ballswick with a nice cross.
Venusaur lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ballswick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Venusaur gets underhooks to prevent Ballswick's takedown attempt.
Venusaur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Venusaur wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Venusaur gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ballswick.
Ballswick tries to pull guard but Venusaur won't allow it.
Bublasaur Venusaur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hellson Ballswick.
Ballswick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ballswick has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Venusaur is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Venusaur fails to land.
Ballswick has picked Venusaur up - he's going for a ride! Ballswick dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ballswick is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Venusaur has one foot on Ballswick's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venusaur gets a clinch.
Venusaur misses with some punches.
Ballswick tries to pull guard but Venusaur forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Venusaur scores with a shot to the side of Ballswick's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ballswick.
Bublasaur Venusaur has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ballswick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Venusaur throws a sloppy head kick and Ballswick moves out of range easily.
Ballswick closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Venusaur fails to land.
Venusaur throws a head punch that misses.
Venusaur lands a hook to the side of the head.
Venusaur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Venusaur throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballswick tries to pull guard but Venusaur forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ballswick has a couple of punches blocked by Venusaur.
Ballswick changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Venusaur fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Venusaur connects with a high kick.
Venusaur closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Venusaur.
Venusaur manages to break the clinch.
Venusaur gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ballswick can't get the takedown.
Venusaur working aggressively here.
Ballswick pulls Venusaur into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venusaur decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sloppy strikes from Ballswick. Those never looked like landing.
Ballswick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Venusaur.
Ballswick looks to land a combination. Venusaur sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ballswick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ballswick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Venusaur gets tackled into the cage by Ballswick. Ballswick maintains the clinch.
Ballswick is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballswick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Venusaur smiles and moves away.
Venusaur ducks under a wild hook from Ballswick.
Hellson Ballswick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Venusaur throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ballswick on the side of the head.
Venusaur has taken the fight to the clinch.
Venusaur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Venusaur lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Venusaur misses with a straight left.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Venusaur is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bublasaur Venusaur will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ballswick closes this distance looking for a takedown but Venusaur circles away.
Venusaur closes the distance and clinches.
Ballswick looking for a takedown.
Ballswick can't get the takedown.
Bublasaur Venusaur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hellson Ballswick.
Venusaur tries to stall but Ballswick uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ballswick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ballswick drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Venusaur controlling the action here for a moment.
Venusaur tries to circle away but Ballswick has him pinned against the cage.
Ballswick has had enough of the clinch but Venusaur keeps him there for the moment.
Venusaur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venusaur stalling against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ballswick.
Venusaur is trying to push Ballswick away but Ballswick has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Venusaur lands an uppercut.
Ballswick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ballswick pulls guard successfully.
Ballswick kicks Venusaur off and gets to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Venusaur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Venusaur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ballswick.
Ballswick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hellson Ballswick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venusaur throws a series of punches but Ballswick avoids them all with ease.
Ballswick instigates a clinch.
Venusaur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ballswick clinches with his opponent.
Ballswick has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Venusaur after a bit of a struggle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Venusaur breaks from the clinch.
Ballswick staying out of range there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ballswick is defended easily by Venusaur.
Ballswick is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ballswick clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venusaur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Venusaur misses with a punch on the inside.
Ballswick has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Venusaur regains guard immediately.
Ballswick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Venusaur is keeping the position for now.
Ballswick wants to control from the top but Venusaur keeps moving.
Venusaur is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ballswick is controlling him.
Ballswick trying to control but Venusaur is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ballswick trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Venusaur manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Ballswick has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Venusaur is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ballswick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venusaur decides to stand back up. Venusaur steps back and let's Ballswick get back to his feet.
Venusaur closes the distance and pushes Ballswick back into the cage.
Ballswick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ballswick can't get the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Venusaur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Venusaur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Venusaur has Ballswick up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hellson Ballswick.
I think Ballswick has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Bublasaur Venusaur!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Bublasaur Venusaur!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Bublasaur Venusaur!
Bublasaur Venusaur wins by unanimous decision!
Bublasaur Venusaur retains his featherweight title!
Bublasaur Venusaur made sure to mention his sponsor, Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Peterwhacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolay Baskov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baskov has chosen Nikolay Baskov - You are far from me as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Michael Peterwhacker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolay Baskov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterwhacker clinches with his opponent.
Peterwhacker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Baskov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peterwhacker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baskov backwards.
Peterwhacker misses with a punch on the inside.
Peterwhacker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baskov doesn't manage to clinch there - Peterwhacker circles away.
Baskov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Nikolay Baskov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Peterwhacker. Baskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baskov thuds a left hand into Peterwhacker's body.
Michael Peterwhacker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterwhacker stalks Baskov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Baskov's face. Baskov staggers backwards, shaken.
A punch combination from Peterwhacker misses.
Peterwhacker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baskov, pushing him back against the cage.
Peterwhacker pushes off an throws an elbow but Baskov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baskov is trying to trip Peterwhacker. He has hold of a leg but Peterwhacker is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Baskov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Baskovis looking to pass into half guard but Peterwhacker pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Peterwhacker is in guard.
Baskov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Baskov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Peterwhacker has passed into half guard!
Peterwhacker works his way into side control.
Baskov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Peterwhacker thows a huge punch but Baskov dodges it nicely.
Baskov wants to improve his position but Peterwhacker is controlling well.
Baskov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baskov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baskov actively working from the bottom here.
Peterwhacker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baskov trying to control here.
Peterwhacker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Baskov defending well though.
Baskov trying to hold on to Peterwhacker's head to control him but Peterwhacker postures up.
Baskov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Peterwhacker pulls his head out easily.
Peterwhacker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Peterwhacker there.
Peterwhacker throwing shots but Baskov is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baskov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Baskov.
Peterwhacker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Peterwhacker works over Baskov with some ground and pound from guard.
Baskov is rocked!
Peterwhacker postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Baskov covers up, he's hurt! Peterwhacker keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Peterwhacker and the ref steps in to end the fight! Peterwhacker can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Peterwhacker!
Michael Peterwhacker really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Munch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Green will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Munch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, James Green!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Green is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Munch sees it coming and defends easily.
Munch is trying to stand back up but Green is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munch tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.
Green is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Green wants to work for an arm triangle but Munch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Green is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Munch has managed to free his arm - good work.
Green is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Green is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Munch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Green.
Munch is trying to stand up here but Green is controlling him well.
Green misses with a head shot. Munch uses the momentum to regain guard.
Green throwing strikes from guard but Munch blocks nicely.
Munch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green looking to pass the guard.
Green is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Munch is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Munch has escaped and now he's on top!
Munch throwing strikes but missing.
Green has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Green is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Munch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Green avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Munch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Munch stands up from Green's guard - Munch perhaps looking for a knockout.
Munch jabs at Green's body.
Munch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Munch lands with a right hand.
Munch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice jab there from Green.
Green tries for a takedown but Munch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Green cracks Munch with a right hand to the side of the head.
Green uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Munch.
Munch misses with an uppercut.
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munch throws a lazy uppercut
and Munch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Munch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Green closes the distance and clinches up with Munch, looking for a takedown. Green pushes Munch against the cage but Munch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Munch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Green under the eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munch.
Green avoids the body shot from Munch.
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 Ray Munch will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Munch looks to throw the jab but Green is out of range.
Munch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Munch just misses with a punch to the body.
Green scores with a takedown into Munch's guard.
Green won't allow Munch to sweep him here.
Munch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Munch wants to stand and escape but Green is having none of it.
Green drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Munch dives on top into guard.
Munch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Munch prevents Green from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munch wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Green not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Munch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ray Munch.
Munch just misses with a punch to the body.
Munch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Munch misses the jab.
Green avoids the body shot from Munch.
Green looks for a takedown but Munch sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green clinches up with Munch and pushes him back against the cage.
Munch gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Green.
Green has Munch pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Green pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Munch tumbling to the mat - Green dives into Munch's guard.
Green wants to control from the top but Munch keeps moving.
Munch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Green is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Munch is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Munch has escaped and now he's on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Munch defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munch throwing strikes from guard but Green blocks nicely.
Munch wants to stand but Green is controlling his posture from full guard.
Munch trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Green wants to sweep here but Munch controlling him for the moment.
Munch trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Green is looking to stand up but Munch isn't so interested in that idea.
Green preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Green has Munch pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Munch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green slips a jab from Munch.
Green gets a clinch.
Green is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Green will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Munch.
Green shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Munch defends it nicely.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Munch.
Munch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
Green scores with the left hand. Munch knows he should have avoided that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Munch.
Munch scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ray Munch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Green.
Munch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Green tries for a takedown but Munch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Munch misses with a wild body shot.
Green throws a hook to the side of Munch's head but Munch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Green moves out of range of the body kick from Munch.
Green misses with a straight right.
Munch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Munch stands up and waves to Green to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green lands with an overhand left.
Green tries to bum rush Munch with a series of wild strikes but Munch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Munch throws a right hand that Green ducks under and follows up with a left that Green also avoids with ease.
Green misses with a looping right.
Munch throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot.
Green throws a jab but it's blocked by Munch.
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!
Munch throws a lazy right hand but Green sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Green shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Munch misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Green steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Munch.
Munch looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Green closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Munch.
Green tries for a takedown. No joy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Green.
Green is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Munch gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Green is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Munch pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Munch is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Green takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Green is looking to take this one to the mat.
Munch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Green wants a takedown.
Munch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Munch manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Munch.
Green has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Munch throws a big shot that misses.
Green throws a hook but Munch blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Munch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Munch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Green on the side of the head.
Munch misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Munch just misses with a punch to the body.
Munch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Green tries to avoid it but Munch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Green to the ground. Green escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Green 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Munch clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Munch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Munch bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Green tries to bench press Munch off him but Munch keeps the position.
Munch throws an elbow but Green slips to the side and avoids it well.
Green tries to buck Munch off but Munch is having none of it.
Green is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Munch's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Green is trying to stand back up but Munch is controlling him
Green trying to hold on to Munch's head to control him but Munch postures up.
Munch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Munch wants to take a breather but Green is having none of it.
Munch works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Green's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Munch throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Munch working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Green's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Munch wants to control but Green is keeping him busy.
Green taking punishment in the form of punches.
Munch lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Munch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green taking punishment in the form of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green wants to get back to his feet.
Ray Munch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The strikes coming from Munch are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Munch tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Munch tries to score with some ground and pound. Green controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Green is looking for a sweep.
Munch decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Green checks a low kick from Munch.
Munch takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Green bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Munch's head backwards.
Munch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Green momentarily.
Green fails with the takedown.
Munch misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Munch. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
Green uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Green takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Green as he avoids it easily.
Green slips a jab from Munch.
Munch throws a body punch but Green moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Munch blocks the leg kick.
Munch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Munch swings away with a body shot that misses
and Green counters with a right hand to the body.
Green gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Munch counter with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Munch throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot.
Munch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Munch had his way with James Green in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Munch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Green avoids it really well and circles away.
Munch gets caught napping as Green dives in and scores a takedown. Munch manages to retain guard.
Green drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Munch dives on top into guard.
Munch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Green swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Green is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Munch wants to control but Green is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Green is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Munch is just riding it out for now. Green eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green is trying to work for a kimura but Munch is defending well.
Green is trying to work for a kimura but Munch is defending well.
Munch trying to control from the bottom.
Munch is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Green is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munch is defending against the submission attempts here by Green.
Green seems to be looking for submissions.
Munch wants to improve his position but Green is controlling well.
Green is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Munch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Green.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Green's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Green's back!
Green looking very determined here, making life difficult for Munch.
Munch missing with punches from the back.
Munch wants to control the position but Green frees himself and scrambles - Munch manages to regain control in side control.
Munch decides to stand up, so the ref orders Green to his feet.
Ray Munch is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Green.
Munch looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Munch lands with an uppercut that bounces Green off the cage and back into range.
Munch scores with a jab to the body.
Munch misses with an uppercut
and Green counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Green closes the distance and clinches up with Munch, looking for a takedown. Green pushes Munch against the cage but Munch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Green shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munch misses the shot to the body.
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 Ray Munch.
I think Munch has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Ray Munch!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Ray Munch!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Ray Munch!
Ray Munch wins by unanimous decision!
Ray Munch retains his heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ray Munch waved his t-shirt featuring Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tarzan Taborda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Stam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taborda comes to the cage accompanied by New Noise by Refused. Stam is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tony Iommi - Grace. Leonard Stam told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
22 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Tarzan Taborda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Leonard Stam!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taborda.
Stam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stam moves out of range of the strikes.
Stam clinches up with Taborda and pushes him back against the cage.
Stam drops down looking for an ankle pick but Taborda pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stam is looking to clinch but Taborda is avoiding it.
Taborda fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice uppercut there from Taborda.
Taborda throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stam on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taborda rushes Stam and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stam looking to slow down the pace here.
Stam is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taborda gets through Stam's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stam successfully pulls guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Taborda trying to control but Stam is working from the bottom.
Stam looking for a guillotine here but Taborda defends easily.
Taborda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stam's head.
Stam looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Taborda passes into side control.
Taborda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Taborda decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Taborda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stam takes a swing at Taborda's ribcage but misses.
Stam closes the distance looking to clinch
and Taborda counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Leonard Stam has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taborda has managed to clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stam.
Taborda looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stam tries to pull guard but Taborda holds him up against the cage and eventually Stam drops back down to his feet.
Taborda throws an elbow but it misses.
Stam tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taborda just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tarzan Taborda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Stam.
Stam blocks a body shot from Taborda.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stam is trying to pull guard but Taborda turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Taborda is trying to maintain a safe position but Stam gets an underhook and turns Taborda into the cage.
Stam tries to stall but Taborda uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Taborda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stam tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Taborda smiles and moves away.
Taborda scores with a shot to the body.
Stam misses with a takedown attempt - Taborda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Taborda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stam is working Taborda over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taborda lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stam avoids a wild elbow strike from Taborda.
Stam tries for a takedown but Taborda manages to get underhooks.
Stam fails to pull guard.
Taborda has Stam pressed against the cage.
Stam goes for a takedown in the clinch but Taborda prevents it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stam throws an elbow but misses.
Stam is trying to pull guard but Taborda turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stam is trying to pull guard but Taborda has him pressed against the cage.
Taborda digs a right hand underneath Stam's ribcage. Stam let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stam looks gassed!
Taborda stalling.
Stam has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Taborda after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taborda looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stam is looking for a takedown.
Stam avoids the elbow strike from Taborda, against the cage.
Taborda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarzan Taborda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonard Stam's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Taborda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A combination from Taborda does no damage.
A combination from Taborda does no damage.
Taborda lands a jab.
Taborda connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stam tries to clinch
and Taborda counters by clinching up.
Taborda wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stam has him pressed against the cage.
Taborda breaks from the clinch.
Taborda just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Taborda as Stam shoots in.
Stam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taborda as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taborda rushes Stam and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stam tries to pull guard but Taborda holds him up against the cage and eventually Stam drops back down to his feet.
Tarzan Taborda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Stam.
Stam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taborda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stam or not.
Stam tries to pull guard but Taborda won't allow it.
Stam tries to pull guard but Taborda forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stam is breathing heavily.
Taborda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stam tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Taborda smiles and moves away.
Taborda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stam stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taborda lands with a right hand.
Taborda connects with a right hand. Stam shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taborda lands a nice shot that snaps Stam's head back.
Stam tries to clinch up but Taborda circles away and keeps his distance.
Taborda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Taborda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stam is looking to escape.
Taborda gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Taborda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stam, pushing him back against the cage.
Taborda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taborda gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stam.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Taborda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tarzan Taborda has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Taborda.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Taborda just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stam's brow.
Stam jumps guard but Taborda turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Taborda breaks the clinch.
Stam loads up on a big right hand but Taborda slips the punch.
Taborda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stam takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Taborda moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stam misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stam tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Taborda lands a hook that snaps the head of Stam backwards.
Stam takes an elbow to the temple.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stam tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taborda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taborda moves into the clinch successfully.
Taborda lands with a short shot to the head.
Taborda pushes Stam back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Taborda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Taborda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taborda catches Stam napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Stam to the canvas!
Stam is rocked!
Taborda stands up from Stam's guard - Taborda perhaps looking for a knockout.
Stam is still on wobbly legs! Can Taborda finish him?
Taborda fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stam to the ground. Taborda is now in Stam's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taborda looking to pass the guard.
Stam seems to have recovered his senses.
Stam has a closed guard, preventing Taborda from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarzan Taborda dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leonard Stam's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Taborda flashes Stam a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Stam's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Stam crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Taborda punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tarzan Taborda!
Tarzan Taborda very nearly forgot to thank Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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