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Bloodsport 133 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Graham Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Furzon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamilton comes to the cage accompanied by you cant touch this. Graham Hamilton has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Graham Hamilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Frankie Furzon!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furzon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hamilton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hamilton.
Furzon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hamilton is fighting off a takedown attempt but Furzon is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hamilton to the mat. Hamilton regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Furzon sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Hamilton doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Furzon paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Hamilton - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Graham Hamilton!
Graham Hamilton very nearly forgot to thank Bloodsport Nutrition (100% Genuine) 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luke Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Keough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luke Couture had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. James Keough will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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153 lbs
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Keough!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Keough's half guard.
Couture scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Keough is refusing to be controlled, as Couture sits in half guard.
Keough has hold of Couture's hands but Couture slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Keough blocking the ground and pound attempt from Couture.
Keough is looking to control Couture's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Keough avoid being mounted?
Couture throwing shots but Keough is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Keough with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Couture missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keough avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Couture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couture working over Keough with some ground and pound. Keough looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Couture missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Couture lands strikes from half guard.
Keough looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture throwing shots but Keough is blocking nicely.
Couture working over Keough with some ground and pound. Keough looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Couture is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Couture connects with a nice short shot to Keough's temple.
Couture throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keough is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Couture scores with a couple of nice shots.
Couture looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Couture is pressing down on Keough's thigh, looking to free his foot. Keough is holding on for now.
Couture prevents Keough from standing back up.
Couture lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Couture is nestled in close to Keough, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture is nestled in close to Keough, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Couture connects with a nice short shot to Keough's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ground and pound from Couture.
Couture is nestled in close to Keough, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Couture takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Couture dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
No joy there for Couture, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Couture drives through and clinches with Keough against the cage.
Couture is pressed up against the cage. Keough has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Couture down to the mat. Couture avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Keough tries to keep at a distance but Couture has taken the fight into the clinch.
Couture gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Couture stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keough swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Couture looking to sit in guard and control but Keough gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keough drops back, looking for a kneebar! Couture looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Couture looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Couture!
Couture landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Couture cracks Keough with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Couture scores with a couple of short elbows.
Keough is trying to buck Couture off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Couture in side control lands a decent elbow.
Couture lands a nice forearm strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Check out the look on Couture's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Keough takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Keough is rocked!
A big shot lands for Couture! That's hurt Keough! Will he recover? Couture fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Couture!
Luke Couture took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Punishment Nutrition - All 159Q products now $75 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luke Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Diagana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diagana is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Judas Priest - Painkiller. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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142 lbs
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144 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Woods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Alberto Diagana!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woods shoots in for a takedown but Diagana shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Woods changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Woods avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diagana wants to clinch.
Woods shoots in for a takedown but Diagana shows good takedown defense.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Woods.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diagana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diagana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Woods swats away the attempt to clinch by Diagana.
Woods looks to land a right hand but Diagana moved out of range.
Woods looks for a takedown but Diagana sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diagana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Woods keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods connects with a jab.
Diagana tries to clinch but Woods moves out of range.
Diagana doesn't manage to clinch there - Woods circles away.
Woods tries to keep at a distance but Diagana has taken the fight into the clinch.
Woods is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diagana is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Woods goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diagana prevents it.
Diagana lands an elbow inside that Woods shrugs off.
Diagana taking a breather.
Woods is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diagana pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Woods is looking for a takedown.
Diagana gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Woods.
Diagana prevents a takedown attempt there.
Woods is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods has Diagana pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diagana manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Woods tries for a takedown. No joy.
Diagana has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Woods regains guard immediately.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diagana sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Diagana stands and steps away. Woods gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Woods fails with the takedown.
Diagana clinches with his opponent.
Diagana has Woods pushed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diagana.
Diagana manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Diagana gets through Woods's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diagana is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Diagana scores with a knee to the head.
Woods is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diagana gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Diagana unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Diagana manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Diagana has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Woods off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Woods shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diagana counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Diagana.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woods is working an open guard so Diagana takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Alberto Diagana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diagana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Woods swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Woods shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diagana as he jumps to the side.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diagana gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diagana is working away from the top position though.
It looks like Diagana is going to stand back up.
Diagana is keen to just control but Woods is a slippery customer.
Woods looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Woods trying to hold on to Diagana's head to control him but Diagana postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diagana throwing shots but Woods is blocking nicely.
Diagana wants to free his trapped foot but Woods is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Diagana dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Woods.
Woods is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diagana sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diagana moves into the clinch successfully.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Diagana obliges.
Diagana has clasped his hands together around Woods's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Diagana working the ground and pound.
Diagana has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Diagana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Woods fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diagana avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Diagana.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diagana wants to clinch up but Woods keeps it at a distance.
Diagana closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diagana lands a takedown into guard.
Diagana trying to control the position from guard on top but Woods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diagana scoring with punches to the head and body.
Diagana stands up and waves to Woods to follow him.
Diagana moves in looking to clinch but Woods pushes him off.
Alberto Diagana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Woods tries to keep at a distance but Diagana has taken the fight into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Diagana.
Woods changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diagana fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Woods keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diagana forces Woods back against the cage and clinches.
Woods takes a knee to the side of the body.
Woods is looking for a takedown.
Diagana is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Diagana connects with a nasty looking knee right to Woods's face.
Diagana landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Diagana slows down the pace here.
Diagana using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Diagana has Woods pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Diagana pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Woods tumbling to the mat - Diagana dives into Woods's guard.
Diagana wants to pass the guard but Woods is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods is looking for a triangle but Diagana pushes his legs off easily.
Woods working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diagana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diagana manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Woods looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diagana is one step ahead there.
Diagana got a little sloppy there for a moment and Woods has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diagana has managed to get both his arms back between Woods's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diagana drops back looking for a leg! Woods is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Woods manages to kick Diagana off! Diagana jumps back into Woods's guard.
Diagana wanted to stand there but Woods had control of the position.
Diagana gets to his feet - Woods follows without any prompting.
Diagana tries to clinch but Woods is having none of it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Woods is defended easily by Diagana.
Alberto Diagana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diagana clinches up with Woods and pushes him back against the cage.
Diagana's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Diagana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Woods tries to sprawl but Diagana drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Woods makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Woods.
Diagana postures up in Woods's guard and throws a big left but Woods blocks it.
Diagana tries to free his leg and advance position but Woods is retaining full guard.
Woods looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woods throws his legs up looking for a submission but Diagana uses it to pass to side control.
Diagana wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Woods, who protects the arm well.
Woods trying to remain calm as Diagana controls from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diagana decides to stand back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diagana moves into range and clinches up with Woods.
A short uppercut from Diagana.
Diagana jumps guard and drags Woods to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Diagana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Woods defends it easily.
Diagana kicks Woods off and gets to his feet.
Woods looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diagana is fending him off so far but Woods persists. Nope, Diagana circles away and we're back to standing.
Diagana moves into the clinch.
Diagana landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diagana gets underhooks to prevent Woods's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods takes an elbow to the temple.
Diagana is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Diagana landing knees to the head.
Diagana is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Woods can't fight it off and eventually Diagana manages to take the fight to the floor. Woods looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Woods is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Woods is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alberto Diagana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diagana controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diagana has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Woods is proving hard to escape from.
Woods looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diagana passes into side control.
Alberto Diagana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diagana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diagana stands up.
Diagana tries to clinch there but Woods circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Diagana as Woods shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods gets caught flat footed, as Diagana shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Diagana is stalling in the full guard.
Woods has an active guard here but Diagana has managed to pass into half guard.
Diagana decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Luke Woods has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diagana clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diagana lands a nice knee to the body.
Woods is trying to drag Diagana to the mat but Diagana just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Diagana lands a good knee to the midsection. Woods won't want to take too many of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alberto Diagana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diagana has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Alberto Diagana!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Alberto Diagana!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Alberto Diagana!
Alberto Diagana wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Alberto Diagana 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Hayden Hardman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richie Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts has chosen Jay-Z- American Gangster as his entrance music. Richie Roberts has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hayden Hardman's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hayden Hardman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Richie Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardman looks to land a combination but Roberts avoids it well.
Roberts misses with a few strikes there.
Hardman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roberts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hardman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roberts circles away quickly and effectively.
Hardman tries to land a front kick but Roberts steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Roberts lands a nice shot to the body.
Roberts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roberts misses with a body punch.
Hardman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Roberts presses Hardman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hardman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardman tries to circle away but Roberts has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Richie Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Hardman misses.
Roberts clinches with his opponent.
Hardman manages to break the clinch.
Roberts fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Roberts does no damage.
Roberts looks to land a combination. Hardman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Roberts moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hardman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roberts thows a body shot but no joy.
Hardman is looking to clinch but Roberts is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardman.
Hardman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Roberts.
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!
Hardman misses with a few strikes there.
Hardman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hardman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Roberts squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Roberts blocking the ground and pound.
Roberts bucks Hardman off and manages to get back to his feet!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hardman is defended easily by Roberts.
Roberts stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roberts wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts misses with a few strikes there.
Roberts throws a combination. Hardman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hardman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roberts.
Roberts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardman.
Roberts is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hardman.
Hardman misses with a wild combination.
Roberts connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hardman. Hardman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Roberts does no damage.
Roberts misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hardman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roberts.
Roberts falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hardman counters with a body kick.
Roberts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch combination from Roberts misses.
Roberts tries to bum rush Hardman with a series of wild strikes but Hardman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richie Roberts dominated that round.
That's time! Hardman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Roberts uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hardman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roberts.
Roberts misses with a hook to the body
and Hardman counters with a two punch combo.
Roberts slips a jab and a cross from Hardman.
Hardman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Roberts throws a combination that misses
and Hardman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hardman wants to clinch up but Roberts keeps it at a distance.
Hardman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roberts scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hardman doesn't seem bothered though.
Roberts slips a jab and a cross from Hardman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts clinches up against the cage.
Hardman is trying to pull guard but Roberts has him pressed against the cage.
Roberts is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Roberts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roberts breaks the clinch.
Hardman closes the distance and clinches up with Roberts, looking for a takedown. Hardman pushes Roberts against the cage but Roberts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hayden Hardman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roberts throws a nice looking combination but Hardman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roberts swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hardman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hardman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hayden Hardman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roberts fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hardman on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardman manages to avoid it.
Roberts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roberts is looking to clinch.
Roberts throws a series of punches but Hardman avoids them all with ease.
Roberts lands a nice looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Roberts. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts tries to bum rush Hardman with a series of wild strikes but Hardman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardman misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Roberts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Roberts misses.
Sloppy strikes from Roberts. Those never looked like landing.
Hardman shoots for a double leg takedown but Roberts sprawls well. He's pushed Hardman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hardman keeps the fight on the outside.
Roberts darts in and clinches Hardman up against the cage.
Roberts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roberts throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roberts throws out a loose jab but Hardman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roberts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Hardman. Those never looked like landing.
Hardman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roberts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hardman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roberts is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hardman rather than just go for the knockout.
Roberts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roberts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardman.
Hardman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roberts as he avoids it easily.
Roberts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richie Roberts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Roberts throws a right hand that Hardman ducks under and follows up with a left that Hardman also avoids with ease.
Hardman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hardman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberts scores with the left hand. Hardman knows he should have avoided that one.
No joy there for Hardman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hardman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardman darts in trying to clinch
and Roberts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roberts has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts lands a two punch combo.
A left and a right from Roberts both land. Nice combination.
Roberts closes the distance but Hardman moves to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Roberts throws a right and a left that Hardman avoids nicely.
Roberts misses with a two punch combination.
Roberts lands a two punch combo.
Roberts misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roberts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hardman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roberts.
Roberts showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardman.
Roberts takes a swing at Hardman's ribcage but misses.
Hardman misses with a kick to the body.
Roberts dodges the punch combination from Hardman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardman swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hardman tries to clinch up.
Roberts thows a body shot but no joy.
Roberts throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hardman counters with a three punch combo that has Roberts backing up. Roberts nods at Hardman to acknowledge the strikes.
Hardman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roberts.
Roberts throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Roberts fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roberts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hardman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hardman misses with a takedown attempt - Roberts sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hardman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Richie Roberts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hardman wants to clinch up but Roberts keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardman tries to keep at a distance but Roberts has taken the fight into the clinch.
Roberts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richie Roberts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Roberts winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Richie Roberts!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Richie Roberts!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Richie Roberts!
Richie Roberts wins by unanimous decision!
Richie Roberts 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Donkey Richard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard comes to the cage accompanied by killing in the name of. Donkey Richard is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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26
152 lbs
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28
149 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Donkey Richard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Hector Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa gets the takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Richard is looking for a sweep.
Richard is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barbosa tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Richard.
Richard wants to get back to full guard.
Barbosa seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Barbosa is thwarting Richard's attempts to control the position.
Richard moves into full guard.
Richard trying to control the position.
Barbosa postures up in Richard's guard and throws a big left but Richard blocks it.
Richard will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Richard is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richard trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richard stops Barbosa from standing up.
Barbosa has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Richard off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Barbosa checks a leg kick nicely.
Barbosa thuds his right hand into Richard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barbosa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Richard circles away quickly and effectively.
A shot to the body from Richard misses
and Barbosa counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Richard is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Richard.
A punch combination from Barbosa misses.
Richard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa wants to clinch.
Barbosa closes the distance and clinches.
Barbosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa throws a low kick but Richard avoids it.
Richard looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Barbosa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richard breaks from the clinch.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Richard.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Richard sprawls well initially but Barbosa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Richard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Richard is trying to get back to full guard.
Richard is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Barbosa jumps into side control!
Barbosa cracks Richard with a big right hand but Richard just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Richard is looking to reverse the position.
Richard manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Richard prevents Barbosa from improving his position.
Richard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barbosa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Richard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa kicks off Richard and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa gets a clinch.
Barbosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barbosa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barbosa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Richard is trying to get back to half guard.
Richard regains half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barbosa tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Richard.
Richard wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Barbosa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Barbosa leaves Richard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Richard wants to clinch.
A left lands for Barbosa.
Hector Barbosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barbosa takes the fight into the clinch.
Richard is trying to stall.
Barbosa breaks from the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Richard there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barbosa as he avoids it easily.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Richard.
Richard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barbosa moves in looking to clinch but Richard pushes him off.
Barbosa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Donkey Richard has been cut.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbosa slips a jab from Richard.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch but Richard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hector Barbosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbosa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Richard thuds a left hand into Barbosa's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Richard.
Richard is looking to wear down Barbosa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Richard tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbosa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richard looking for a submission but Barbosa manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Richard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Richard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Richard wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Barbosa throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Richard landing with the ground and pound.
Richard won't allow Barbosa to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Barbosa manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Richard manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
You get the feeling that Barbosa really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Richard throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Richard working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Richard misses with a head shot.
Barbosa wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Richard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barbosa flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Poor strikes thrown by Richard there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Richard swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Barbosa is now in Richard's guard. A big mistake from Richard there, giving up the dominant position!
Barbosa won't allow Richard to sweep him here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barbosa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Richard's head.
Barbosa stopping the sweep attempt from Richard.
Richard controls Barbosa momentarily but Barbosa frees himself.
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 Donkey Richard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donkey Richard's cut.
That's time! Richard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Richard.
Barbosa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barbosa has closed the distance and engaged Richard in a clinch.
Barbosa breaks the clinch.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barbosa closes the distance and pushes Richard back into the cage.
Richard is looking to break free of the clinch but Barbosa has double underhooks.
Richard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barbosa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Barbosa tries a knee to the head but Richard blocks it.
Barbosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richard blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Richard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa throws the kick towards the body but Richard avoids it.
Barbosa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Richard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa doesn't manage to clinch there - Richard circles away.
Richard tries to clinch up.
Barbosa moves in looking to clinch but Richard pushes him off.
Barbosa clinches up against the cage.
Richard takes an elbow to the forehead.
Barbosa breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barbosa pinned against the cage. Barbosa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hector Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richard throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Barbosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barbosa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Barbosa shoots in and bounces Richard off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Richard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barbosa has managed to get both his arms back between Richard's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barbosa tries to stand but Richard is controlling from the bottom.
Donkey Richard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard has Barbosa pulled in close to control his posture.
Richard looking to control.
Richard has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Barbosa doesn't defend quickly enough and Richard has managed to lock this one up! Can Barbosa escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Richard on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Donkey Richard!
Donkey Richard made sure to mention his sponsor, Punishment Nutrition - All 159Q products now $75 in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Lebaron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hudson has chosen Roll Over DJ as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
202 lbs
11 - 13 - 0 |
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185 lbs
19 - 18 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Lebaron!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Hudson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lebaron takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lebaron scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lebaron instigates a clinch.
Lebaron lands a takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lebaron gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lebaron darts in and clinches Hudson up against the cage.
Hudson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lebaron pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lebaron prevents the takedown attempt.
Lebaron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hudson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lebaron regains guard immediately.
Lebaron avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hudson passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hudson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lebaron is just riding it out for now. Hudson eventually gives up the hold.
Lebaron pushes Hudson off looking to stand but Hudson dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebaron is trying to get back to full guard.
Hudson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lebaron defending well though.
Lebaron kicks off Hudson and gets to his feet.
Hudson shoots in for a takedown but Lebaron shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Daniel Lebaron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Hudson.
Hudson tries for a takedown but Lebaron sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lebaron throws a combination that misses
and Hudson counters with a takedown into side control.
Lebaron regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hudson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lebaron actively working from the bottom here.
Hudson is looking for a kimura but Lebaron is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hudson to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hudson wants to control but Lebaron is keeping him busy.
Hudson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lebaron's head.
Lebaron is staying active underneath Hudson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hudson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hudson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lebaron is trying to escape back to his feet but Hudson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Lebaron taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lebaron wants to get back to his feet.
Hudson working the body and head with strikes.
Lebaron is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hudson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lebaron keeps working.
Hudson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hudson is working Lebaron over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hudson lands some shots froms side control.
Check out the look on Hudson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hudson working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lebaron is trying to get back to his feet.
Lebaron regains half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hudson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lebaron tries to get to full guard but Hudson has control of the leg.
Hudson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lebaron is looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hudson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lebaron could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hudson has cracked it and Lebaron is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hudson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gary Hudson!
Gary Hudson is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Gary Hudson 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Microscopic Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt comes to the cage accompanied by Bad to The Bone . Machine has chosen Stupid KId as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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144 lbs
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147 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
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Microscopic Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Ray Machine!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Ray Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Machine closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hunt's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Machine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.
Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Machine tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Hunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machine is one step ahead there.
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Machine wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Machine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machine slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt gets full guard.
Machine stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
Hunt is looking for a triangle here but Machine uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Machine has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Machine.
Hunt wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Machine.
Machine jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hunt is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hunt and Machine has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Machine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Machine working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Machine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Machine is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying to control the action but Machine is working from the bottom.
Machine moves into full guard.
Hunt passes Machine's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hunt stalling away here and it's allowed Machine to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hunt has gone for a leg lock! Machine slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hunt's guard.
Hunt has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Machine should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hunt has tightened it up now! Machine should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Microscopic Hunt!
Microscopic Hunt 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Merik Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gianfranco Pagliera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hunt might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Comfortably Numb. Pagliera is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rammstein - Mein Herz Brennt . Merik Hunt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Merik Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Gianfranco Pagliera!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pagliera wants to clinch.
Pagliera wants to clinch.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt throws a lazy head kick
and Pagliera counters with a shoot takedown. Hunt fights it but they end up in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pagliera stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
Hunt looking for subs off his back but Pagliera has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hunt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pagliera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pagliera's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt is not going to allow Pagliera to sit and survive in this position.
Pagliera covering up well and avoiding damage.
Pagliera is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hunt off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Pagliera is really stuck here.
Hunt throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Pagliera!
It looks like Gianfranco Pagliera has been cut.
Hunt has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Pagliera has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hunt is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Pagliera has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Hunt scores with punches and elbows.
Hunt lands strikes to the head.
Pagliera rolls, trying to escape but Hunt keeps control of the position.
Pagliera rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hunt passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pagliera!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt prevents Pagliera from getting the reversal.
Hunt pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hunt with a couple of short strikes.
Pagliera regains half guard.
Hunt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pagliera is rocked!
Hunt is trying to control the action in half guard but Pagliera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pagliera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pagliera looking for submissions off his back.
That's four 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!
Hunt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hunt is working for a submission of some sort.
Hunt throwing shots but Pagliera is blocking nicely.
Hunt stops Pagliera from getting back to his feet.
Hunt working over Pagliera with some ground and pound. Pagliera looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pagliera is still in real trouble! Can Hunt finish him?
That has opened up Gianfranco Pagliera's cut even more.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunt working Pagliera over with strikes.
Gianfranco Pagliera's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Pagliera is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hunt scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hunt lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Pagliera! More strikes land and this one is all over! Hunt jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Merik Hunt!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Merik Hunt waved his t-shirt featuring Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire's logo in front of the cameras.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimo Kanoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Territoire Hostile. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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26 - 20 - 0 |
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180 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Kimo Kanoa!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kanoa swivels and escapes.
Kanoa throws a jab but it's blocked by St Pierre.
St Pierre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kanoa scores with a jab. St Pierre acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kanoa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kanoa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than St Pierre was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kanoa tries to lock up and control but St Pierre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
St Pierre tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre trying to control but Kanoa is having none of it.
Kanoa blocking the ground and pound.
Poor strikes thrown by St Pierre there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kanoa is squirming around, avoiding St Pierre's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Pierre looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kanoa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kanoa taking shots to the head.
Kanoa is looking to get to half guard.
Kanoa is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
St Pierre thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
St Pierre trying to control but Kanoa is having none of it.
St Pierre unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanoa tries to hold on but St Pierre postures up.
St Pierre looking to ground and pound but Kanoa is blocking nicely.
St Pierre lands a big elbow.
Kanoa is trying to escape the mount.
St Pierre looking to finish Kanoa with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kanoa!
Kanoa blocking the ground and pound.
St Pierre landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Pierre fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kanoa in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
St Pierre with good strikes from the mount here!
St Pierre looking to finish with strikes here!
St Pierre thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
St Pierre misses with a head shot.
St Pierre trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt St Pierre dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kanoa lunges at St Pierre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by St Pierre's hand.
Kanoa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Horrible takedown by St Pierre or perhaps it was just good defense by Kanoa which made him look bad.
St Pierre avoids the body shot from Kanoa.
St Pierre ducks under a wild hook from Kanoa.
Kanoa throws a right hand that misses
and St Pierre counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kanoa!
St Pierre lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Pierre raining down hammerfists from mount.
St Pierre tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
St Pierre dominating with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, St Pierre cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kanoa tries to hold on but St Pierre postures up.
St Pierre lands with some strikes.
St Pierre scoring with strikes but Kanoa is staying in there.
Kanoa tries to improve his position but St Pierre has taken his back! St Pierre has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Kanoa tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! St Pierre pushes Kanoa away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matt St Pierre!
Matt St Pierre managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire, into his post fight interview.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Quick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Bratts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quick comes to the cage accompanied by Indestructible, by Disturbed. This should be a great matchup!
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30
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204 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Quick!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Bratts!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bratts just misses with a punch to the body.
Quick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bratts.
Jack Bratts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bratts gets a clinch.
Bratts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bratts fails with an attempt to clinch.
Quick shoots in looking for a takedown. Bratts tries to sprawl out of it but Quick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bratts manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Quick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Quick checks a leg kick.
Bratts lands a left and a right that send Quick crashing to the mat, dazed. Bratts thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bratts misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Quick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Quick doesn't manage to clinch there - Bratts circles away.
Bratts moves into the clinch successfully.
Bratts wants the takedown. Quick is fighting it off but Bratts persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Quick's guard against the cage.
Bratts tries to free his leg and advance position but Quick is retaining full guard.
Bratts passes Quick's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bratts is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bratts prevents Quick from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quick trying to hold on to Bratts's head to control him but Bratts postures up.
Bratts trying to mount his opponent but Quick defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bratts is working for a kimura but Quick is defending it quite comfortably.
Quick won't allow Bratts to pass to mount.
Quick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bratts pulls his head out easily.
Bratts uses his free foot to push down on Quick's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Quick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quick wants to get back to his feet.
Bratts controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bratts lands a big shot there that rocks Quick but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Quick is in all sorts of trouble here.
Quick is squirming around, avoiding Bratts's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Bratts.
Quick is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bratts cracks Quick with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Bratts!
Jack Bratts is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jack Bratts 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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