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Bloody Hell XLII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joao Freitas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Ridgeon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freitas comes into the arena with Attack - 30 Seconds to Mars blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joao Freitas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Ridgeon!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ridgeon gets caught flat footed, as Freitas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Freitas wants to pass the guard but Ridgeon is keeping the position.
Ridgeon wants to hit a switch here but Freitas passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ridgeon there!
Freitas is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ridgeon to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ridgeon shrugs it off.
Freitas tries to push Ridgeon's head away but Ridgeon is holding on tight.
Ridgeon tries to hold on but Freitas postures up.
Freitas looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ridgeon is working to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Freitas there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Freitas throwing strikes but Ridgeon uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Freitas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ridgeon defends it well.
Freitas throwing shots but Ridgeon is blocking nicely.
Freitas wants to control but Ridgeon is keeping him busy.
Freitas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freitas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ridgeon is just riding it out for now. Freitas eventually gives up the hold.
Freitas is working for a submission of some sort.
Ridgeon trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freitas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Freitas works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ridgeon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Freitas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Freitas seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ridgeon is holding on tight.
Freitas goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ridgeon is on top in guard.
Ridgeon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ridgeon working Freitas over with strikes.
Ridgeon is trying to work for a kimura but Freitas is defending well.
Freitas trying to control but Ridgeon postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ridgeon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ridgeon prevents Freitas from improving his position.
Freitas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ridgeon slips a nice elbow through Freitas's hands, connecting with Freitas's forehead.
Ridgeon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ridgeon is thwarting Freitas's attempts to control the position.
Ridgeon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Freitas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ridgeon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeon blocks the strikes from Freitas.
Ridgeon is trying to control the action in half guard but Freitas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ridgeon is working for a submission of some sort.
Freitas looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Freitas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Freitas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ridgeon's waist but Ridgeon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Freitas off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Ridgeon. No joy for Freitas on that attempt.
Freitas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Freitas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Freitas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freitas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ridgeon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Freitas is staying active underneath Ridgeon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ridgeon seems to be looking for submissions.
Ridgeon slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ridgeon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Freitas's head.
Freitas wants to improve his position but Ridgeon is controlling well.
Freitas trying to hold on to Ridgeon's head to control him but Ridgeon postures up.
Ridgeon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ridgeon throwing shots but Freitas is blocking nicely.
Ridgeon trying to control from Freitas's half guard. Freitas has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Freitas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ridgeon is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Freitas is keeping the position for now.
Freitas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ridgeon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Freitas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ridgeon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ridgeon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Freitas's head.
Freitas throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freitas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ridgeon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ridgeon trying to control the position from guard on top but Freitas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ridgeon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Freitas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ridgeon has managed to get both his arms back between Freitas's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ridgeon trying to control but Freitas is working from the bottom.
Freitas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ridgeon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ridgeon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Freitas can't keep his opponent in guard - Ridgeon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Freitas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Freitas is pressing down on Ridgeon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ridgeon is looking to advance position but Freitas has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Freitas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ridgeon is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freitas wants to take Ridgeon's back here but Ridgeon is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Freitas looking for a guillotine from mount but Ridgeon is having none of it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ridgeon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freitas goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ridgeon turns into him and now he's in Freitas's guard.
Ridgeon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dave Ridgeon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Freitas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Freitas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ridgeon's guard.
Freitas passes Ridgeon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Freitas is looking for a kimura but Ridgeon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Freitas to get the leverage.
Freitas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ridgeon sees it coming and defends easily.
Ridgeon is defending against the submission attempts here by Freitas.
Ridgeon controlling the position well.
Freitas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ridgeon sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ridgeon is looking to control Freitas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ridgeon avoid being mounted?
Joao Freitas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Freitas wants to control but Ridgeon is keeping him busy.
Freitas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ridgeon is just riding it out for now. Freitas eventually gives up the hold.
Freitas is trying to work for a kimura but Ridgeon is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Freitas trying to control from half guard but Ridgeon is working away.
Ridgeon controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Freitas trying to control the action but Ridgeon is working from the bottom.
Freitas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ridgeon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Freitas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freitas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Freitas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Freitas is working for a kimura but Ridgeon is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Freitas is trying to control. Ridgeon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ridgeon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Freitas advances to half guard.
Ridgeon is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ridgeon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Freitas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Freitas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Joao Freitas!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Joao Freitas!
Joao Freitas wins by majority decision!
Our winner, Joao Freitas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akihito Tatsuhiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tatsuhiko's choice of entrance music: Save Yourself. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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165 lbs
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168 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Akihito Tatsuhiko!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatsuhiko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Young tests Tatsuhiko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Akihito Tatsuhiko has been cut.
Tatsuhiko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Young manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tatsuhiko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Young is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Young has escaped and now he's on top!
Tatsuhiko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tatsuhiko wants to get back to his feet but Young is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young tries to free his leg and advance position but Tatsuhiko is retaining full guard.
Young wants to control from the top but Tatsuhiko keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko trying to control the position.
Young looking to sit in guard and control but Tatsuhiko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Young keeping full guard, as Tatsuhiko tries to pass.
Young looking for a sweep. Not yet Young, not yet.
Young wants to stand but Tatsuhiko is controlling the position.
Tatsuhiko passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko is keen to just control but Young is a slippery customer.
Tatsuhiko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Young doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tatsuhiko.
Tatsuhiko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Young knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Young is staying active underneath Tatsuhiko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tatsuhiko decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Good work by Tatsuhiko as he checks the leg kick.
Tatsuhiko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Young wants to clinch
enabling Tatsuhiko to counter with a crisp jab.
Young keeps the fight on the outside.
Tatsuhiko looking to score a takedown here. Young is defending well but Tatsuhiko drives through and ends up in Young's guard.
Tatsuhiko forces his way into half guard.
Tatsuhiko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Young is just riding it out for now. Tatsuhiko eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young is defending against the submission attempts here by Tatsuhiko.
Tatsuhiko wants to take a breather but Young is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatsuhiko wants to work for an arm triangle but Young is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akihito Tatsuhiko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akihito Tatsuhiko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Young throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tatsuhiko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tatsuhiko tries to clinch but Young is having none of it.
Tatsuhiko misses with a few strikes there.
Tatsuhiko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Young throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tatsuhiko blocks it with crossed arms.
Tatsuhiko is looking for a takedown.
Tatsuhiko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Young trying to land knees to the body.
Tatsuhiko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Young pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tatsuhiko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Young throws a combination that misses
and Tatsuhiko counters with a two punch combo.
Tatsuhiko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Young defends it nicely.
Jason Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akihito Tatsuhiko.
Young moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tatsuhiko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Young is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tatsuhiko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Young swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tatsuhiko staying out of range there.
Tatsuhiko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Young misses with a wild combination.
Tatsuhiko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Young manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Young scores with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Young both land. Nice combination.
Young misses with a looping right.
Tatsuhiko fails with a takedown attempt.
Tatsuhiko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tatsuhiko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Young pinned against the cage. Young gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tatsuhiko tries to clinch but Young moves away
and Young counters with a low kick, right behind Tatsuhiko 's knee.
Jason Young is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tatsuhiko tries to clinch but Young is having none of it.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Tatsuhiko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tatsuhiko tries to clinch but Young moves out of range.
Young takes a swing at Tatsuhiko's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young swats away the attempt to clinch by Tatsuhiko.
Tatsuhiko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tatsuhiko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tatsuhiko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young.
Tatsuhiko shoots in for a takedown but Young shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jason Young is winning the standup battle so far.
Tatsuhiko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tatsuhiko fails to land with a series of punches.
Young lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Young.
Tatsuhiko is rocked!
A head kick by Young - that's a beauty! Tatsuhiko is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Young can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jason Young!
Jason Young 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Terry Sprockit Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Davis's choice of entrance music: The Blood Brothers-USA Nails. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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134 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Sprockit Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Gray Davis!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis digs a good hook to Sprockit Jr's body.
Davis misses with a few strikes there.
Davis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sprockit Jr.
No joy there for Davis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Davis.
It looks like Terry Sprockit Jr has been cut.
Davis throws a good cross that connects.
Sprockit Jr checks a leg kick.
Davis throws a combination. Sprockit Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sprockit Jr tries for a takedown but Davis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sprockit Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis is looking to chop away at Sprockit Jr's legs.
Davis throws a jab when Sprockit Jr was well out of range.
Sprockit Jr slips under a jab.
Sprockit Jr walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis tries a low kick but Sprockit Jr avoids it.
Davis slaps away a takedown attempt from Sprockit Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Davis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sprockit Jr is defended easily by Davis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Sprockit Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Davis!
Davis lands with a straight right. Sprockit Jr didn't see that one coming.
Davis scores with a jab to the head.
Davis takes a swing at Sprockit Jr's ribcage but misses.
Davis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A punch lands to the side of Sprockit Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Davis tries to bum rush Sprockit Jr with a series of wild strikes but Sprockit Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sprockit Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Davis looks to land a left hand but Sprockit Jr moved out of range nicely.
Davis tries to land a leg kick but Sprockit Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Davis lands an overhand right.
Davis is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sprockit Jr had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Davis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sprockit Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Davis pinned against the cage. Davis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Davis throws the left hand but Sprockit Jr avoids the punch easily.
Davis scores with a nice strike.
Davis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Davis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis dives in and scores a takedown into Sprockit Jr's guard.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Sprockit Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sprockit Jr has his foot on Davis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davis works his way back into a safe position though.
Davis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Davis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sprockit Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Davis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sprockit Jr has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Davis 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 Sprockit Jr.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sprockit Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sprockit Jr is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Davis trying to control the position but Sprockit Jr is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sprockit Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Davis keeps moving and retains side control.
Davis is putting a hurting on Sprockit Jr here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sprockit Jr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Davis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sprockit Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davis pulls his head out easily.
Davis throwing shots but Sprockit Jr is blocking nicely.
Sprockit Jr is looking for a sweep. Davis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sprockit Jr defends it well.
Davis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Davis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terry Sprockit Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sprockit Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
The fighters circling - Davis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gray Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davis cracks Sprockit Jr with a good jab.
Sprockit Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gray Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis throws a shot from downtown. Sprockit Jr moves away and avoids it.
Sprockit Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davis lands a nice shot to the body.
Davis scores with a jab.
An inside leg kick from Davis misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis lands a jab-cross combination.
Sprockit Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Davis is fending him off so far but Sprockit Jr persists. Nope, Davis circles away and we're back to standing.
Davis lands with a nice body punch.
Davis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sprockit Jr walks into a jab.
Davis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sprockit Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sprockit Jr throws a lazy right hand but Davis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Davis throws a shot from downtown. Sprockit Jr moves away and avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Davis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Davis.
Davis misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Davis catches Sprockit Jr right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Davis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sprockit Jr on the side of the head.
Davis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Davis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sprockit Jr. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Davis looks to land a combination but Sprockit Jr avoids it well.
Sprockit Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Davis sprawls well. He's pushed Sprockit Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Sprockit Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis lands a slapping body shot.
Davis throws a nice looking combination but Sprockit Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Davis throws a wild body kick that Sprockit Jr sees coming a mile off.
Sprockit Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davis throws out the jab.
Davis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sprockit Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Davis is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprockit Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sprockit Jr has his foot on Davis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davis works his way back into a safe position though.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Sprockit Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sprockit Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Davis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sprockit Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sprockit Jr is looking for a triangle but Davis pushes his legs off easily.
Davis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Davis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sprockit Jr's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sprockit Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Davis wants to control from the top but Sprockit Jr keeps moving.
Davis has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Sprockit Jr to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Davis is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Sprockit Jr pulls down on the head and he's put Davis to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Terry Sprockit Jr!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Terry Sprockit Jr made sure he mentioned Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ankur Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Crosher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Crosher has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ankur Khan's chin.
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140 lbs
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142 lbs
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Crosher!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khan rushes Crosher and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Khan.
Crosher keeps control of Khan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Crosher content to slow the pace in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Khan throws an elbow but misses.
Khan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crosher is keeping busy.
Khan jumps guard but Crosher stands there with Khan around his waist. Khan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Khan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crosher smiles and moves away.
Crosher darts in and clinches Khan up against the cage.
Khan can't find room to land a body shot as Crosher controls the action.
Khan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan lands a shoulder strike.
Crosher effectively controlling the action here.
A right hand to the body from Crosher.
Khan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crosher keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Khan's efforts to push away.
Khan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Khan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Khan gets control of Crosher's arms and successfully pulls guard. Khan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Crosher is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Crosher's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan keeping full guard, as Crosher tries to pass.
Crosher is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Crosher must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Matt Crosher hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Khan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Khan fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ankur Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Matt Crosher has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan looking to throw knees to the head but Crosher is blocking nicely.
Khan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crosher has him pressed against the cage.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosher.
Khan working aggressively here.
Khan lands with a short shot to the head.
Khan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Khan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Khan stalling.
Khan tries a knee to the head but Crosher blocks it.
Khan is trying to pull guard but Crosher has him pressed against the cage.
Crosher blocking some punches.
Khan trying to stall but Crosher improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crosher effectively controlling the action here.
Crosher turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Crosher manages to end up in side control.
Khan can't do much from the bottom here.
Khan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Crosher off and has taken his back!
Khan is looking for the choke from the back position but Crosher is controlling his hands well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan looking for the RNC.
Khan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Crosher defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crosher is trying to shake Khan off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Khan won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ankur Khan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Crosher'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.
Crosher instigates a clinch.
Khan pulls Crosher into guard.
Khan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crosher is aware though and is defending well.
Khan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crosher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crosher is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Khan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crosher controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Crosher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Crosher has passed into half guard!
Crosher controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Matt Crosher.
Crosher is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Khan's half guard.
Khan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crosher pulls his head out easily.
Khan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crosher pulls his head out easily.
Crosher is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Crosher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan wants to get back to full guard but Crosher has mounted him!
Khan wants to hold on but Crosher pushes him away.
Khan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Khan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Crosher has the hooks in. Khan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crosher is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Khan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crosher really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Khan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Crosher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matt Crosher's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Khan gets tackled into the cage by Crosher. Crosher maintains the clinch.
Khan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khan with a knee to the head.
Khan working hard to break the clinch.
Crosher stalls.
Crosher has Khan pressed against the cage, preventing Khan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Khan jumps into guard, dragging Crosher to the mat.
Khan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Crosher has passed into half guard!
Khan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crosher pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crosher controlling the action here.
Khan looking for submissions off his back.
Khan has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Crosher escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Crosher!
Crosher in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Crosher presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Khan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Crosher controlling well, preventing Khan from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crosher has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Crosher keeps control of the position as Khan tries to break free.
Crosher is looking for the choke from the back position but Khan is controlling his hands well.
Khan tries to roll but Crosher sticks to his back.
Crosher has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Khan's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan breaks Crosher's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Khan advances position into side control!
Khan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crosher, who protects the arm well.
Crosher wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
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 Ankur Khan.
I think Khan 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for Ankur Khan!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Ankur Khan!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Matt Crosher!
Ankur Khan wins by split decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Bhuda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sloat Gresham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gresham is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Three Days Grace - Animal I Have Become. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
146 lbs
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30
145 lbs
16 - 20 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Sammy Bhuda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Sloat Gresham!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gresham moves into the clinch.
Gresham manages to break the clinch.
Bhuda misses the jab.
Gresham cracks Bhuda with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bhuda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gresham moves out of range of the strikes.
Gresham closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bhuda circles away.
Gresham shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bhuda napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gresham stands up.
Gresham with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bhuda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sloat Gresham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Gresham throws a leg kick that misses.
Bhuda throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gresham will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sammy Bhuda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sloat Gresham.
Gresham ducks under a wild hook from Bhuda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gresham shoots for a double leg takedown but Bhuda sprawls well. He's pushed Gresham's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gresham lands a nice shot that snaps Bhuda's head back.
Gresham looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bhuda is fending him off so far but Gresham persists. Nope, Bhuda circles away and we're back to standing.
Bhuda takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gresham fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gresham shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gresham looks for a takedown but Bhuda sprawls well.
Gresham gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bhuda counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gresham's knee momentarily.
Bhuda misses with a looping left.
Gresham looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bhuda!
Bhuda bucks up and throws Gresham to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gresham just misses with a punch to the body.
Bhuda avoids the head kick by Gresham.
Bhuda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gresham fails with the takedown
and Bhuda counters with a three punch combo that has Gresham backing up. Gresham nods at Bhuda to acknowledge the strikes.
Gresham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gresham feints and as Bhuda raises his hands in defense, Gresham changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bhuda has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gresham off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A head kick misses from Bhuda.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gresham. Bhuda does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gresham bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bhuda's head.
Gresham with a poor takedown
and Bhuda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gresham shoots in but no luck this time.
Bhuda leaves Gresham with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gresham changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bhuda tries to avoid it but Gresham manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bhuda to the ground. Bhuda escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gresham looks gassed!
Bhuda connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gresham tries for a takedown but Bhuda circles away easily
and Bhuda counters with a head kick that drops Gresham to the mat! Gresham scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Gresham is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crack! A monster head kick from Bhuda and Gresham falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Bhuda!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sammy Bhuda!
Sammy Bhuda 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Samak Tiyapairat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiyapairat's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ram Muay. Graham has chosen Eminem - Kim as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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166 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Samak Tiyapairat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Graham!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiyapairat clinches up with Graham and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat lands a nice knee to the body.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Josh Graham has been cut.
Graham misses with the head strike.
Graham jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tiyapairat walks away with a smile on his face. Graham gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Graham blocks a leg kick.
Graham throws a body punch but Tiyapairat moves out of range.
Tiyapairat throws a head kick that Graham semi-blocks.
Graham works over Tiyapairat's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Samak Tiyapairat has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiyapairat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graham.
Tiyapairat drives through and clinches with Graham against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tiyapairat takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tiyapairat lands a good knee to the midsection. Graham won't want to take too many of those.
Tiyapairat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tiyapairat scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Graham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiyapairat clinches up with Graham and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiyapairat scores a nice knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Tiyapairat.
Graham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tiyapairat lands a nice elbow.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow inside.
Graham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiyapairat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Graham stalling in the clinch but Tiyapairat improves position.
Graham takes a knee to the side of the body.
Graham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graham throws a head punch that misses.
Graham has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tiyapairat after a bit of a struggle.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow that stopped Graham in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Tiyapairat.
That has opened up Josh Graham's cut even more.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the head.
Graham is rocked!
The cut above Josh Graham's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tiyapairat.
Graham is still on wobbly legs! Can Tiyapairat finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is keeping an eye on Tiyapairat - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tiyapairat lands a big knee! That's hurt Graham! Oh, he's all over the place! Tiyapairat lands another knee that sends Graham to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samak Tiyapairat!
Samak Tiyapairat decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ray Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morton Marshall Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machine comes to the cage accompanied by Stupid KId. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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147 lbs
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142 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Ray Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Morton Marshall Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine misses with a wild combination.
Machine thows a body shot but no joy.
Marshall Matthews throws a head kick that misses.
Marshall Matthews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Machine, pushing him back against the cage.
Marshall Matthews is looking to break free of the clinch but Machine has double underhooks.
Marshall Matthews lands a knee to the head.
Marshall Matthews unloads a knee to the mid-section. Machine lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Machine jumps guard but Marshall Matthews stands there with Machine around his waist. Machine gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Machine is working for takedown but Marshall Matthews is calmly controlling the position for now.
Machine tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch.
Marshall Matthews checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marshall Matthews gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marshall Matthews is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Machine is defending well for now.
Machine is trying to pull guard but Marshall Matthews has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machine avoids it.
Machine is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marshall Matthews is defending well.
Marshall Matthews is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Marshall Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ray Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machine avoids the head kick by Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews has closed the distance and engaged Machine in a clinch.
Marshall Matthews tries to land knees in the clinch but Machine avoids the damage to the body.
Marshall Matthews is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Machine is trying to stall.
Marshall Matthews takes an elbow to the forehead.
Machine gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Marshall Matthews wants to control but Machine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marshall Matthews is refusing to be controlled, as Machine sits in half guard.
Marshall Matthews is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews pushes Machine off looking to stand but Machine dives back in and keeps control.
Marshall Matthews is looking to improve his position.
Machine is working for a submission of some sort.
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!
Marshall Matthews wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Machine.
Machine wants to control but Marshall Matthews is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marshall Matthews moves into full guard.
Marshall Matthews pulls Machine in close to his closed guard and prevents Machine from doing any damage or advancing position.
Marshall Matthews being controlled here, momentarily.
Machine prevents Marshall Matthews from getting back to his feet.
Marshall Matthews will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marshall Matthews tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Machine throwing strikes from guard but Marshall Matthews blocks nicely.
Marshall Matthews wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Marshall Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machine takes a swing at Marshall Matthews's ribcage but misses.
Machine manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Marshall Matthews on his heels. He'll look to pass Marshall Matthews's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machine postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Marshall Matthews is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Machine, into his guard.
Machine has a closed guard, preventing Marshall Matthews from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Morton Marshall Matthews will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Machine misses with a combination
and Marshall Matthews counters with a solid body kick.
Machine tries to keep at a distance but Marshall Matthews has taken the fight into the clinch.
Machine tries to throw a body punch but Marshall Matthews avoids it by throwing Machine back against the cage.
Marshall Matthews is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Machine is defending well for now.
Machine misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Marshall Matthews.
Machine tries to pull guard but Marshall Matthews won't allow it.
Marshall Matthews taking a breather.
Marshall Matthews lands with a light punch inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marshall Matthews obliges.
Marshall Matthews prevents a body shot from Machine.
Machine is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marshall Matthews is defending well.
Machine trying to control the position but instead, Marshall Matthews has worked for underhooks and has pushed Machine into the cage.
Marshall Matthews connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marshall Matthews moves into the clinch successfully.
Marshall Matthews connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Ray Machine has been cut.
Machine avoiding damage.
Marshall Matthews lands a knee to the body.
Marshall Matthews manages to break the clinch.
Marshall Matthews's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Marshall Matthews duly obliges.
Machine thows a body shot but no joy.
Marshall Matthews connects with the punch.
Machine instigates a clinch.
Marshall Matthews trying to land knees to the body.
Marshall Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machine jabs at Marshall Matthews's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews fails to land with a series of punches.
Machine misses with a hook. Marshall Matthews ducked under it nicely.
Marshall Matthews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marshall Matthews lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marshall Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Machine changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Marshall Matthews looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Marshall Matthews is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Machine is trying to ground and pound but Marshall Matthews uses the momentary lack of control by Machine to regain half guard.
Marshall Matthews is not content to let Machine control the position.
Marshall Matthews keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews is trying to stand.
Machine wants to control but Marshall Matthews is keeping him busy.
Machine is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marshall Matthews sees it coming and defends easily.
Machine moves nicely into side control.
Machine throws a strike aimed at the side of Marshall Matthews's head but Marshall Matthews avoids it well.
Machine creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Marshall Matthews sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Marshall Matthews is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Machine lands a nice forearm strike.
Marshall Matthews is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Machine is controlling him well.
Machine in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Machine working the ground and pound but Marshall Matthews is defending the strikes.
Machine tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Machine has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machine thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machine tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Machine has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ray Machine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ray Machine's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Marshall Matthews moves away from the strike by Machine.
Machine fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machine.
Marshall Matthews slips a jab and a cross from Machine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall Matthews drives through and clinches with Machine against the cage.
Marshall Matthews manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Marshall Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machine misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine tries to land a front kick but Marshall Matthews steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marshall Matthews closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Machine.
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Marshall Matthews missing with knees to the body.
Machine avoiding damage as Marshall Matthews throws knees to the body.
Machine tries to pull guard but Marshall Matthews won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marshall Matthews crunches a lovely knee into Machine's ribcage.
Marshall Matthews working Machine over with knees to the body.
Marshall Matthews lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Marshall Matthews missing with knees to the body.
Marshall Matthews wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machine has him pressed against the cage.
Machine tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machine.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall Matthews lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Marshall Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marshall Matthews tries to bum rush Machine with a series of wild strikes but Machine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machine scores with a nice head shot.
Marshall Matthews displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Machine.
Machine has taken the fight to the clinch.
Machine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Marshall Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marshall Matthews rushes Machine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Machine has Marshall Matthews pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marshall Matthews manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machine tries to score a body lock takedown but Marshall Matthews shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine looking to slow down the pace here.
Marshall Matthews lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Marshall Matthews.
Morton Marshall Matthews seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marshall Matthews landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Machine taking a breather.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machine scores with a jab.
Marshall Matthews forces Machine back against the cage and clinches.
Marshall Matthews stalling in the clinch.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch.
Marshall Matthews closes the distance and clinches.
Machine drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marshall Matthews pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews moves into the clinch successfully.
Marshall Matthews lands a good knee to the midsection. Machine won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch.
Machine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marshall Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Machine.
Machine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machine shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marshall Matthews defends it nicely.
Marshall Matthews has closed the distance and engaged Machine in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knees in the clinch landing for Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews lands an elbow inside that Machine shrugs off.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morton Marshall Matthews comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marshall Matthews 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Morton Marshall Matthews!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Morton Marshall Matthews!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Morton Marshall Matthews!
Morton Marshall Matthews wins by unanimous decision!
Morton Marshall Matthews 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Wrzeszczycki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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142 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrzej Wrzeszczycki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Woods!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrzeszczycki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Woods fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wrzeszczycki avoids it really well and circles away.
Wrzeszczycki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Wrzeszczycki - just one landing.
Woods moves into the clinch successfully.
Woods has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wrzeszczycki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wrzeszczycki lands a hook that snaps the head of Woods backwards.
Wrzeszczycki lands a shoulder strike.
Woods is working for takedown but Wrzeszczycki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Andrzej Wrzeszczycki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Woods.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wrzeszczycki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wrzeszczycki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wrzeszczycki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wrzeszczycki is pressed up against the cage. Woods has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wrzeszczycki down to the mat. Wrzeszczycki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fighters circling - Wrzeszczycki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Woods with a hook.
Woods takes a swing at Wrzeszczycki's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Wrzeszczycki misses.
Wrzeszczycki throws a lazy right hand but Woods sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Woods with a poor takedown
and Wrzeszczycki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Wrzeszczycki counter with a right hand.
Wrzeszczycki scores with a jab to the body.
Wrzeszczycki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Woods swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Woods shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wrzeszczycki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Woods avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Woods with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wrzeszczycki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods looks to land a right hand but Wrzeszczycki moved out of range.
Woods shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wrzeszczycki as he avoids it easily.
Wrzeszczycki stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Woods is defended easily by Wrzeszczycki.
Woods rushes Wrzeszczycki and presses him up against the cage.
Woods drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wrzeszczycki pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wrzeszczycki thumps Woods with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wrzeszczycki. Wrzeszczycki obviously looking to wear him down.
Wrzeszczycki looks to throw the jab but Woods is out of range.
Woods shoots in and drives through. Wrzeszczycki sprawls well.
Wrzeszczycki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Woods. That did some damage!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Woods doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wrzeszczycki counters with a solid body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Wrzeszczycki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wrzeszczycki defending well as Woods loads up on a big left hand.
Woods stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wrzeszczycki.
Woods has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wrzeszczycki finds it's way round the side to connect with Woods's head.
Woods takes one on the button.
Woods is rocked!
Woods on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Woods is still on wobbly legs! Can Wrzeszczycki finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wrzeszczycki lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Woods up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Wrzeszczycki from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Woods's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrzej Wrzeszczycki!
An out of breath and clearly excited Andrzej Wrzeszczycki thanked Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Naru Jarkko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Nagiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarkko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hawaii 78 & E ala E. Nagiev has chosen Dmitry Nagiev - All I Promised as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Naru Jarkko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Dmitry Nagiev!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarkko takes a swing at Nagiev's ribcage but misses.
Jarkko looks to land a left hand but Nagiev moved out of range nicely.
Nagiev takes one to the chin there.
Nagiev throws a sloppy head kick and Jarkko moves out of range easily.
Jarkko blocks a head kick by Nagiev.
Jarkko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jarkko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nagiev at a distance.
Nagiev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nagiev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice body punch from Jarkko.
Horrible takedown by Jarkko or perhaps it was just good defense by Nagiev which made him look bad.
Jarkko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nagiev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jarkko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jarkko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarkko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jarkko is keen to just control but Nagiev is a slippery customer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jarkko lands a nice short elbow.
Jarkko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nagiev is staying active underneath Jarkko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jarkko trying to pass the guard but Nagiev defending well.
Jarkko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jarkko is trying to control. Nagiev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jarkko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nagiev defending well though.
Jarkko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko trying to mount his opponent but Nagiev defends it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jarkko lands a nice short elbow.
Nagiev tries to kick Jarkko off but Jarkko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jarkko wants to take a breather but Nagiev is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagiev tries to kick Jarkko off but Jarkko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jarkko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jarkko trying to pass the guard but Nagiev defending well.
Jarkko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nagiev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jarkko.
Jarkko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko trying to control from half guard but Nagiev is working away.
Jarkko stops Nagiev from getting back to his feet.
Jarkko is looking to advance position but Nagiev won't allow it.
Jarkko prevents Nagiev from standing back up.
Jarkko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jarkko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jarkko works his way into side control.
Nagiev is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jarkko is controlling him well.
Jarkko working the head with strikes.
Jarkko is looking to take a break and control but Nagiev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagiev is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jarkko has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jarkko scoring with punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jarkko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nagiev keeps working.
Jarkko prevents Nagiev from escaping the position.
Jarkko misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jarkko prevents Nagiev from escaping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jarkko throws a strike aimed at the side of Nagiev's head but Nagiev avoids it well.
Nagiev is not content to let Jarkko control the position.
Jarkko is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naru Jarkko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jarkko connects with a right hand. Nagiev shakes it off.
Jarkko misses with a wild body shot.
Jarkko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jarkko misses with a looping left.
Jarkko throws a head kick but Nagiev moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Nagiev as he connects with a hook.
Jarkko looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagiev is just out of range.
Nagiev ducks under a wild hook from Jarkko.
Jarkko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jarkko misses with a body punch
and Nagiev counters with an outside leg kick.
Naru Jarkko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarkko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nagiev circles away.
Nagiev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jarkko throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagiev.
Jarkko throws a series of punches but Nagiev avoids them all with ease.
Jarkko scores with a hook to the body. Nagiev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jarkko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagiev.
Nagiev looks to land a left hand but Jarkko moved out of range nicely.
Jarkko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nagiev's guard.
Jarkko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jarkko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko throws an elbow that misses. Nagiev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jarkko's guard. Nice move by Nagiev!
Nagiev stands up and waves to Jarkko to follow him.
Jarkko shoots in looking for a takedown but Nagiev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jarkko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naru Jarkko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jarkko gets a double leg takedown into Nagiev's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarkko throws a strike but Nagiev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jarkko looking for a guillotine here but Nagiev defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko is trying to control the position but Nagiev postures up.
Nagiev gets to his feet. Jarkko looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jarkko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nagiev moves away from the strike by Jarkko.
Nagiev lands a head kick!
Nagiev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nagiev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jarkko misses the body punch
and Nagiev counters with a thumping low kick.
Jarkko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagiev manages to avoid it.
Nagiev looks to land a left hand but Jarkko moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarkko misses with a looping right.
Nagiev throws a hook to the side of Jarkko's head but Jarkko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jarkko scores with a shot to the body.
Jarkko shoots in but Nagiev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naru Jarkko dominated that second round.
That's time! Jarkko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A slow jab from Jarkko misses its intended target.
Naru Jarkko is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Nagiev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jarkko throws a lazy right hand but Nagiev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jarkko swings for the body but Nagiev moves out of range.
Jarkko just misses with a punch to the body.
Jarkko dives in and grabs Nagiev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nagiev pushes down on Jarkko's head and hops out.
Jarkko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagiev was well out of range. Poor timing from Jarkko.
Jarkko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jarkko throws a big shot that misses.
Nagiev throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarkko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jarkko throws a sloppy body shot
and Nagiev counters with a big head kick but Jarkko shrugs it off.
Jarkko shoots in looking for a takedown. Nagiev tries to sprawl out of it but Jarkko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nagiev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naru Jarkko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jarkko misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jarkko throws a solid leg kick but Nagiev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jarkko.
Jarkko misses with a body shot
and Nagiev counters with a head kick. That will keep Jarkko thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nagiev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jarkko swings for the body but Nagiev moves out of range.
Jarkko throws a lazy uppercut
and Nagiev counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jarkko is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jarkko misses with a body punch
and Nagiev counters with a head kick that wobbles Jarkko - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Nagiev sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitry Nagiev!
Dmitry Nagiev gave a mention to Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Bustamante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DepaC Pakamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bustamante comes to the cage accompanied by Cryin' like a Bitch. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Wanderlei Bustamante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, DepaC Pakamara!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bustamante tries for a takedown but Pakamara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bustamante throws a sloppy head kick and Pakamara moves out of range easily.
Pakamara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pakamara thows a body shot but no joy.
Bustamante moves out of range as Pakamara throws a body kick.
Bustamante dodges the punch combination from Pakamara.
Bustamante tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pakamara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bustamante knocks Pakamara to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Pakamara is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bustamante tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pakamara is still in real trouble! Can Bustamante finish him?
Bustamante in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bustamante misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Pakamara seems to have recovered his senses.
Bustamante throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Pakamara works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Bustamante lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bustamante looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pakamara with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pakamara blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bustamante.
Bustamante sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pakamara defending well though.
Bustamante is working for a submission of some sort.
Pakamara tries to roll over but Bustamante keeps him under control.
Bustamante throwing shots but Pakamara is blocking nicely.
Bustamante throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pakamara blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bustamante.
Bustamante is trying to control the action in half guard but Pakamara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bustamante prevents Pakamara from standing back up.
Bustamante throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bustamante looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pakamara with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pakamara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pakamara.
Pakamara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bustamante throws a big elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bustamante is fighting to break Pakamara's control of his arms but Pakamara is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bustamante trying to control the position from guard on top but Pakamara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bustamante got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pakamara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bustamante has managed to get both his arms back between Pakamara's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bustamante looking to sit in guard and control but Pakamara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bustamante looking for a sweep. Not yet Bustamante, not yet.
Pakamara has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bustamante to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Pakamara is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bustamante pulls down on the head and he's put Pakamara to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wanderlei Bustamante!
During a confident post fight interview, Wanderlei Bustamante thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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