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MMAL 103 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robyn Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Vergel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ace Vergel has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Robyn Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ace Vergel!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva forces Vergel back against the cage and clinches.
Vergel looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A body shot lands from Silva.
Silva decides to pull guard.
Silva wants to sweep here but Vergel controlling him for the moment.
Silva seems keen to control Vergel's posture.
Silva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Silva tries to get out of the position.
Vergel trying to stand up but can't free himself from Silva's guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vergel, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Silva clinches.
Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silva tries to pull guard but Vergel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Silva holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Silva is trying to drag Vergel to the mat but Vergel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Silva breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silva tries to pull guard but Vergel holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robyn Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Silva lands a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vergel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vergel keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silva is looking to stand up but Vergel won't let him.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Robyn Silva just wasn't active enough.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva closes the distance and pushes Vergel back into the cage.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Silva lands a nice hook to Vergel's body. Vergel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Silva rushes Vergel and presses him up against the cage.
Silva leaning against his opponent.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva is trying to pull guard but Vergel has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robyn Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Silva'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.
Silva pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vergel is breathing heavily.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Silva controlling from the full mount.
Silva gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva darts in and clinches Vergel up against the cage.
Silva has Vergel pressed against the cage, preventing Vergel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silva gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Vergel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vergel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Robyn Silva just wasn't active enough.
Silva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Ace Vergel has been cut.
Silva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vergel is rocked!
Vergel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vergel is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Silva moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Silva ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Silva no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva pulls Vergel in close to his closed guard and prevents Vergel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Silva uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Robyn Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva works Vergel's body with a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva lands a body shot.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Silva is struggling to control the position.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vergel can do to turn this around?
Silva pulls guard successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robyn Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ace Vergel'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!
Silva moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silva tries to clinch but Vergel is having none of it.
Vergel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Silva throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Vergel's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Silva dives in looking to finish as Vergel flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Silva's strikes! Silva is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Vergel's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Vergel was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robyn Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akbar Muhammed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezio Auditore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ezio Auditore enters the cage!
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170 lbs
6 - 11 - 0 |
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181 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
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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
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Akbar Muhammed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ezio Auditore!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Auditore.
Auditore tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Auditore. Beautiful body shot.
Muhammed slips a jab and a cross from Auditore.
Muhammed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A cross from Auditore lands.
Muhammed takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Auditore moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Muhammed swinging wildly here.
Nice jab there from Auditore.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muhammed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Auditore stalks Muhammed and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Muhammed's face. Muhammed staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Akbar Muhammed has been cut.
Auditore displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Muhammed.
Muhammed throws a head kick that misses
and Muhammed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muhammed on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circle, before Auditore throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Muhammed's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Auditore lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Ezio Auditore!
A very excited looking Ezio Auditore made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilong Ranger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rj Paned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paned has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Ilong Ranger has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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260 lbs
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205 lbs
10 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Ilong Ranger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Rj Paned!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy body kick from Paned
and Ranger finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Paned should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Paned looks gassed!
Ranger tries to clinch up.
Paned stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Paned wants it to stay on the feet.
Ranger fails with the takedown.
Ranger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paned paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ranger dives in and grabs Paned's left leg, looking for a takedown. Paned pushes down on Ranger's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilong Ranger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paned is defended easily by Ranger.
Ranger throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
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!
Ranger shoots for a takedown but Paned saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Paned stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Paned wants it to stay on the feet.
Ranger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranger closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Paned did well to prevent Ranger getting side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Paned can do anything to dispel that myth.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ranger is looking to take a break and control but Paned is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ranger is really struggling to control Paned but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ranger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Paned is looking for a sweep. Ranger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ranger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Paned knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ranger wants to control but Paned is keeping him busy.
Ranger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ilong Ranger wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ranger fails with the takedown.
Ranger moves into the clinch.
Ranger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ranger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ranger wants a takedown but no success here.
Ranger tries to pull guard but Paned holds him up against the cage and eventually Ranger drops back down to his feet.
Ranger crunches a lovely knee into Paned's ribcage.
Ranger ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ranger no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ranger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paned trying to control but Ranger is working from the bottom.
Ranger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paned tries to stand but Ranger is controlling from the bottom.
Paned postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ranger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paned looking to pass the guard.
Paned trying to control but Ranger is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paned postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilong Ranger dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ranger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Paned closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ranger circles away.
Ilong Ranger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ranger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Paned doesn't seem bothered though.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Paned has eaten all the pies!
Ranger lands a big head kick that sends Paned tumbling to the mat! Ranger takes a step backwards and waves Paned back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Paned is rocked!
It looks like Rj Paned has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ranger misses with a takedown attempt - Paned sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Paned is still on wobbly legs! Can Ranger finish him?
Paned avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ranger shoots in but no luck this time.
Ranger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paned but Paned pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilong Ranger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Paned as Ranger shoots in.
Ranger drops Paned with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Paned looks back up at him and smiles so Ranger waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Ilong Ranger is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paned swats away the attempt to clinch by Ranger.
Nice sprawl there from Paned as Ranger shoots in.
Ranger closes the distance and clinches up with Paned, looking for a takedown. Ranger pushes Paned against the cage but Paned circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranger connects with a nice looking jab.
Ranger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paned tries to move into range but Ranger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Paned closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ranger circles away.
Paned stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Paned wants it to stay on the feet.
Paned seems to have recovered his senses.
Paned tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paned tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ranger swivels and escapes.
Ranger lands with a slapping head kick.
Ranger moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ranger shoots in looking for a takedown. Paned tries to sprawl out of it but Ranger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Paned manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ranger shoots in but Paned avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ranger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paned can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paned misses with a hook
enabling Ranger to counter with a crisp jab.
Ranger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paned sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ranger somewhat.
Ranger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ranger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ranger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ranger - that will leave a mark!
Ranger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paned circles away.
Ranger moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paned doesn't manage to clinch there - Ranger circles away.
Ranger shoots in for a takedown but Paned shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Paned misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ranger scores with a head kick.
Ranger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Paned.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ranger!
Paned shoots in for a double leg but Ranger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ranger shoots in for a double leg but Paned sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Paned shoots in for a takedown but Ranger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paned fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paned is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ranger is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Paned.
Horrible takedown by Ranger or perhaps it was just good defense by Paned which made him look bad.
Paned will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ranger misses with a takedown attempt - Paned sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ranger is defended easily by Paned.
Paned swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ranger counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ranger shoots in for a takedown but Paned shows good takedown defense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paned tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ranger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ranger shoots for a double leg takedown but Paned sprawls well. He's pushed Ranger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilong Ranger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rj Paned'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!
Paned fails with a takedown attempt.
Ranger connects with a high kick.
Ranger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paned paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ranger keeps the fight on the outside.
Ranger drops Paned with a beautiful combination! Paned stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ranger is looking for the KO!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ranger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Paned swivels and escapes.
Ranger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paned is fending him off so far but Ranger persists. Nope, Paned circles away and we're back to standing.
Ranger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paned as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilong Ranger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paned shoots in but no luck this time.
Paned fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ranger, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paned tries to pull guard but Ranger won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranger is trying to drag Paned to the mat but Paned just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ranger fails to pull guard.
Paned is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ranger lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Paned changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ranger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ranger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paned's waist but Paned gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ranger off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ranger scores with a punch to the head.
Ranger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown by Ranger or perhaps it was just good defense by Paned which made him look bad.
Paned fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paned tries for a takedown but Ranger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ranger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paned paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ranger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Paned.
Ranger shoots for a takedown but Paned saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paned takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Paned keeps the fight on the outside.
Ranger shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Paned pushes Ranger off and gets back to his feet.
Paned looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ranger is fending him off so far but Paned persists. Nope, Ranger circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Ranger with that takedown attempt.
Paned fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ranger lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ranger stuns Paned with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice cross by Ranger.
Ranger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paned is fending him off so far but Ranger persists. Nope, Paned circles away and we're back to standing.
Paned ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ranger moves away.
Ranger goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Paned closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ranger circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ranger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paned pinned against the cage. Paned gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paned tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ranger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilong Ranger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ranger 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilong Ranger!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Davi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Sotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davi comes to the cage accompanied by Darude - Sandstorm. Sotto has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Thor Davi has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Thor Davi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 11 - 2, fighting out of London, Roberto Sotto!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sotto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sotto looks gassed!
Davi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sotto's calf.
Davi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sotto in his tracks.
It looks like Roberto Sotto has been cut.
Davi feints and then cracks Sotto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sotto down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Davi. Beautiful body shot.
Davi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sotto tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sotto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Davi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sotto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That kick from Davi tenderised Sotto's leg. Sotto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Davi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Davi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Davi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sotto sprawling to the canvas! Sotto rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Davi finish him?!
Sotto is rocked!
Davi moves into the clinch.
Davi drops Sotto with a big knee straight up the middle! Sotto is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Sotto is still on wobbly legs! Can Davi finish him?
Crack! Davi connects with the perfect overhand right and Sotto falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Davi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thor Davi!
Thor Davi made sure to mention his sponsor, ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Alvarado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Case (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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181 lbs
18 - 19 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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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
12 - 8 - 2, fighting out of London, Max Alvarado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Justin Case!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarado keeps the fight on the outside.
Case tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarado swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alvarado misses with a looping right.
Case doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarado circles away.
Alvarado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Case closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alvarado has had enough of the clinch but Case keeps him there for the moment.
Alvarado wants to break free but Case has control.
Alvarado has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alvarado is looking to break free of the clinch but Case has double underhooks.
Case taking a breather.
Alvarado wants to break free but Case has control.
Alvarado tries to break the clinch but Case is controlling the position.
Alvarado wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Case has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarado being controlled against the cage.
Case receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarado is trying to break the clinch but Case is controlling him.
Alvarado is trying to push Case away but Case has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alvarado tries to circle away but Case has him pinned against the cage.
Case stalling against the cage.
Alvarado is trying to break the clinch but Case is controlling him.
Alvarado working hard to break the clinch.
Case keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alvarado's efforts to push away.
Alvarado is trying to break free.
Alvarado is trying to force a seperation but Case has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado wants to break free but Case has control.
Alvarado looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Case stalling the fight.
A short left from Case.
Alvarado wants to break the clinch but can't.
Case is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alvarado is trying to push Case away but Case has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alvarado is looking to break free of the clinch but Case has double underhooks.
Case stalling the fight.
Alvarado tries to break free but Case pushes him back against the cage.
Alvarado wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado wants to break free but Case has control.
A frustrated look appears on Alvarado's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alvarado tries to circle away but Case has him pinned against the cage.
Alvarado wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alvarado wants to get back to striking at distance but Case won't allow it.
Alvarado can't break the clinch.
Alvarado wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alvarado working hard to break the clinch.
Alvarado tries to break the clinch but Case is controlling the position.
Alvarado wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alvarado can't break the clinch.
Case is pushing Alvarado up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Case prevents Alvarado from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Case'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.
Alvarado is trying to break the clinch but Case has him pressed against the cage.
Case leaning his opponent against the cage.
Alvarado tries to circle away but Case has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Case.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Justin Case.
Alvarado misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Max Alvarado will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Alvarado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Case wants to clinch.
Justin Case seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarado circles away from the clinch attempt.
Case keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvarado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alvarado misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alvarado smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Case fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Alvarado misses.
Alvarado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alvarado throws a chopping leg kick but Case manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Case blocks a low kick nicely.
Alvarado just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarado misses with a straight left.
Case takes one to the chin there.
Case tries to clinch but Alvarado is having none of it.
Alvarado scores with the left hand. Case knows he should have avoided that one.
Case drives through and clinches with Alvarado against the cage.
Alvarado wants to break free but Case has control.
Alvarado is looking to break free of the clinch but Case has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarado has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alvarado tries to break free but Case pushes him back against the cage.
Alvarado is trying to break free.
Alvarado is trying to break the clinch but Case has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Case.
Alvarado is trying to break free.
Alvarado wants to get back to striking at distance but Case won't allow it.
Alvarado wants to break free but Case has control.
Alvarado is trying to break free.
Max Alvarado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alvarado being controlled against the cage.
Alvarado wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Alvarado's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alvarado is trying to push Case away but Case has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Case slowing the pace effectively.
Alvarado is trying to break free.
Alvarado has had enough of the clinch but Case keeps him there for the moment.
Alvarado wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Case has him pressed against the cage.
Case stalling.
Case working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Alvarado's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alvarado working hard to break the clinch.
Alvarado is trying to break free.
Alvarado is trying to break the clinch but Case has him pressed against the cage.
Case pressing his opponent against the cage.
Case prevents Alvarado from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Case.
Alvarado wants to break free but Case has control.
Case keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alvarado's efforts to push away.
Alvarado is trying to force a seperation but Case has the dominant position.
Alvarado wants to get back to striking at distance but Case won't allow it.
Alvarado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvarado tries to circle away but Case has him pinned against the cage.
Case prevents Alvarado from breaking the clinch.
Alvarado is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alvarado wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alvarado is trying to push Case away but Case has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Case digs a right hand into Alvarado's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alvarado's gas tank.
Case controlling the action here for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Alvarado's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alvarado is trying to force a seperation but Case has the dominant position.
Alvarado wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Alvarado's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alvarado is trying to force a seperation but Case has the dominant position.
Alvarado tries to break free but Case pushes him back against the cage.
Alvarado has had enough of the clinch but Case keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Alvarado's face as he tries to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvarado is trying to push Case away but Case has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Case manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Alvarado is looking to break free of the clinch but Case has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Alvarado dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Case closes the distance and clinches.
Alvarado wants to get back to striking at distance but Case won't allow it.
Case avoiding damage.
Alvarado tries to circle away but Case has him pinned against the cage.
Alvarado is trying to break the clinch but Case is controlling him.
Case displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alvarado up against the cage.
Alvarado is trying to force a seperation but Case has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarado has had enough of the clinch but Case keeps him there for the moment.
Alvarado is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alvarado is trying to break the clinch but Case has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarado is trying to break the clinch but Case has him pressed against the cage.
Case content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Alvarado tries to break free but Case pushes him back against the cage.
Alvarado letting Case take a breather here.
Alvarado is trying to push Case away but Case has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alvarado tries to circle away but Case has him pinned against the cage.
Alvarado is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alvarado letting Case take a breather here.
Case has Alvarado pressed against the cage, preventing Alvarado from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Case.
Case has Alvarado pressed against the cage, preventing Alvarado from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Case effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Justin Case.
Case tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Case is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alvarado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alvarado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Case is looking to clinch.
Case slips a jab from Alvarado.
Good work by Case as he checks the leg kick.
Case tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarado swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alvarado is looking to score with low kicks.
Case tries to clinch up but Alvarado circles away and keeps his distance.
Case is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Case wants to clinch up but Alvarado keeps it at a distance.
Alvarado throws a shot from downtown. Case moves away and avoids it.
Alvarado misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case tries to clinch up but Alvarado circles away and keeps his distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alvarado throws a hook but Case avoids it easily.
Case checks a low kick from Alvarado.
Alvarado tries to score with a low kick but Case moves his leg out of the way.
Case tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarado swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alvarado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarado. Case does a little dance to reset his feet.
Case tries to clinch up
and Alvarado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Case takes one on the button.
Alvarado misses with a looping right.
Alvarado circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alvarado misses with a hook.
Case tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Alvarado manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Case tries to clinch but Alvarado moves out of range.
Case displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvarado throws out the jab.
Alvarado takes a swing at Case's ribcage but misses.
Alvarado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Case dodges the punch combination from Alvarado.
Case doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarado circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado throws a hook but Case avoids it easily.
Case is looking to clinch.
Case tries to clinch there but Alvarado circles away.
Alvarado keeps the fight on the outside.
Alvarado keeps the fight on the outside.
Case tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvarado scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Case wants to clinch.
Nice shot by Alvarado.
Case tries to clinch up.
Case closes the distance and pushes Alvarado back into the cage.
Alvarado is trying to force a seperation but Case has the dominant position.
Alvarado is trying to push Case away but Case has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvarado wants to get back to striking at distance but Case won't allow it.
Case displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alvarado up against the cage.
Max Alvarado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alvarado has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
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 Max Alvarado.
Well Alvarado 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Alvarado!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Pring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Van Kisse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Pring has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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26
190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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26
195 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
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Good elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Pring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lars Van Kisse!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Kisse moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pring uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Kisse.
Van Kisse misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Kisse clobbers Pring with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pring showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Kisse.
Van Kisse throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pring.
Pring takes the fight into the clinch.
Pring throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Kisse looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pring on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pring misses with a knee strike.
Pring using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Kisse has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Kisse avoiding damage as Pring throws knees to the body.
Van Kisse managing to block the knees to the body from Pring.
Pring with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pring blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Kisse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pring misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kisse scores with a shoulder strike.
Pring missing with knees to the body.
Van Kisse trying to land knees to the body.
Van Kisse lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pring tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Kisse avoids it.
Pring using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Kisse has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Kisse lands an elbow inside that Pring shrugs off.
It looks like Joe Pring has been cut.
Pring with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van Kisse has a couple of punches blocked by Pring.
Van Kisse misses with some punches.
Van Kisse tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pring avoids it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Van Kisse.
Pring tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Van Kisse creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Van Kisse managing to block the knees to the body from Pring.
Van Kisse looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Van Kisse blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Kisse throws an elbow but it misses.
Pring on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Kisse lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Kisse lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Van Kisse lands a nice shot to the body.
Pring is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Kisse lands a shot to the body.
Van Kisse is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pring is defending well for now.
Pring with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van Kisse lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Kisse misses with the head strike.
Pring is trying to maintain a safe position but Van Kisse gets an underhook and turns Pring into the cage.
Pring tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Van Kisse lands an uppercut.
Van Kisse throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Prings head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Van Kisse lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pring.
A short right from Van Kisse.
Van Kisse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pring backwards.
Van Kisse cracks Pring with a nice body shot.
Van Kisse lands with a right to the head.
Van Kisse scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Kisse gets through Pring's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Kisse pushes Pring back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Kisse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Kisse lands an uppercut.
Van Kisse lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Van Kisse.
Pring misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Kisse.
Van Kisse digs a right hand into Pring's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pring's gas tank.
Van Kisse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pring is looking to control Van Kisse's arms but Van Kisse gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pring has his back to the cage.
Van Kisse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Kisse lands a nice elbow.
Van Kisse gets through Pring's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pring throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Kisse blocks it with crossed arms.
Van Kisse lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Joe Pring's cut is getting worse.
Van Kisse is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pring is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Van Kisse.
Van Kisse tries to throw a body punch but Pring avoids it by throwing Van Kisse back against the cage.
Pring blocking some punches.
Pring avoids the elbow strike from Van Kisse, against the cage.
Pring missing with knees to the body.
Van Kisse working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pring tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Still in the clinch, Van Kisse scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Van Kisse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Van Kisse.
Pring is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pring looking to throw knees to the head but Van Kisse is blocking nicely.
Pring misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Kisse.
Pring landing knees to the body.
Van Kisse is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pring is defending well for now.
Van Kisse scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pring is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Van Kisse blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pring takes an elbow to the forehead.
Van Kisse blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Kisse.
Pring trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Van Kisse.
Pring with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Van Kisse is leaning against Pring and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Van Kisse.
Joe Pring's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Kisse creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pring is rocked!
A short uppercut from Van Kisse.
Oh Pring is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Kisse lands with a right to the head.
Van Kisse lands a damaging elbow.
Van Kisse missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Van Kisse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Pring's cut.
That's time! Pring's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Van Kisse swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Van Kisse, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Kisse catches Pring with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Kisse misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Van Kisse.
Jeez, Joe Pring's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Pring utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Van Kisse on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pring trying to land knees to the body.
Pring wants to stall.
Pring blocks the elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Van Kisse.
Pring misses with a knee strike.
Van Kisse lands an elbow just above Pring 's eye.
Van Kisse comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joe Pring's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lars Van Kisse!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leg Sweeperton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suffer Thyme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sweeperton comes to the cage accompanied by Sexy Body Girl. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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26
180 lbs
17 - 4 - 0 |
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31
170 lbs
18 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Insanely flexible |
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Good low kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Leg Sweeperton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Suffer Thyme!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thyme dips to his left and cracks Sweeperton with an uppercut!
Sweeperton avoids a kick to the body.
Thyme throws a leg kick but Sweeperton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sweeperton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thyme.
Thyme connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sweeperton slips a jab from Thyme.
Thyme throws a low kick but Sweeperton moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheers as Thyme lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sweeperton doesn't seem phased though.
Thyme throws a jab but it's blocked by Sweeperton.
Sweeperton throws a body punch but Thyme moves out of range.
Thyme throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sweeperton on the side of the head.
Sweeperton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thyme lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Thyme catches Sweeperton right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thyme throws a good cross that connects.
Thyme moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thyme connects with an inside leg kick.
Sweeperton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sweeperton throwing shots but Thyme is blocking nicely.
Still in half guard, Sweeperton seems content to control.
Sweeperton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thyme!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sweeperton looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sweeperton landing strikes from the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thyme is in a horrible position here. Sweeperton smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sweeperton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Thyme is surviving well by controlling Sweeperton's body position as best he can.
Sweeperton looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sweeperton is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Thyme can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Sweeperton throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thyme is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thyme can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sweeperton throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sweeperton is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Thyme can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Sweeperton looking to control but Thyme is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sweeperton in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sweeperton fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sweeperton connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sweeperton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Thyme is now in Sweeperton's guard. A big mistake from Sweeperton there, giving up the dominant position!
Sweeperton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thyme gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thyme won't allow Sweeperton to sweep him here.
Thyme must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sweeperton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sweeperton wants to sweep here but Thyme controlling him for the moment.
Thyme wants to stand and escape but instead Sweeperton has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leg Sweeperton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thyme. That's going to slow Sweeperton down.
Thyme throws a right hand that misses
and Sweeperton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thyme's guard.
Sweeperton wants to control from the top but Thyme keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sweeperton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thyme's guard.
Thyme is refusing to be controlled, as Sweeperton sits in half guard.
Sweeperton wants to pass the guard but Thyme is defending well.
Leg Sweeperton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sweeperton trying to control the action but Thyme is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sweeperton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweeperton trying to control the action but Thyme is working from the bottom.
Sweeperton moves nicely into side control.
Sweeperton works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sweeperton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sweeperton with the ground and pound but Thyme regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Thyme keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thyme does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sweeperton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thyme defends it well.
Sweeperton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sweeperton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thyme defending well though.
Sweeperton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thyme defends it well.
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!
Sweeperton is working for a kimura but Thyme is defending it quite comfortably.
Thyme is defending against the submission attempts here by Sweeperton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton tries to pass to full mount but Thyme defends it.
Sweeperton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thyme sees it coming and defends easily.
Thyme is looking to improve his position.
Sweeperton seems to be working for a kimura but Thyme defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thyme slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sweeperton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sweeperton preventing the sweep.
Sweeperton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
An elbow from Sweeperton crashes against the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sweeperton advances to full mount.
Sweeperton scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thyme?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leg Sweeperton dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Donk. Thyme catches Sweeperton right on the button with a cross.
Thyme lands the left hand.
Sweeperton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thyme sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thyme lunges at Sweeperton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sweeperton's hand.
Sweeperton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sweeperton slips under a jab from Thyme.
Sweeperton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thyme throws out the jab.
A leg kick checked by Sweeperton.
Sweeperton looks to score with a jab to the body but Thyme is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Sweeperton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thyme darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sweeperton misses the body punch
and Thyme counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweeperton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thyme looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sweeperton lands an elbow.
Sweeperton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Thyme rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sweeperton's guard! Nice work there by Thyme!
Thyme tries to stand but Sweeperton is controlling from the bottom.
Thyme is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Sweeperton 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.
Sweeperton has his feet on Thyme's thighs here. He's pushed Thyme off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Thyme screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leg Sweeperton!
Leg Sweeperton retains his welterweight title!
After the big win, Leg Sweeperton made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors 1337 ANZAC and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robin Padilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zangief Hakkarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Padilla comes to the cage accompanied by boom!!!. Hakkarainen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. HellYeah kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robin Padilla!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 2, fighting out of London, Zangief Hakkarainen!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakkarainen swings for the body but Padilla moves out of range.
Hakkarainen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Padilla's hands.
Padilla looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice shot by Hakkarainen.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Padilla.
Hakkarainen thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Hakkarainen does it's job there.
Hakkarainen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Padilla takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Padilla throws the kick towards the body but Hakkarainen avoids it.
Padilla takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Padilla takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hakkarainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakkarainen lands a slapping body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Padilla.
Hakkarainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hakkarainen cracks a nice hook into Padilla's ribs.
Hakkarainen scores with a decent looking hook.
Hakkarainen connects with a body shot that sends Padilla's belly button to the back.
Padilla takes one to the side of the head.
Hakkarainen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Padilla is looking to land body kicks.
Hakkarainen jabs at Padilla's body.
Padilla throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hakkarainen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Padilla is in Hakkarainen's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Padilla is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Padilla lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Padilla drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Padilla jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Padilla wants to control from the top but Hakkarainen keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Padilla throwing strikes but missing.
Padilla postures up in Hakkarainen's guard and throws a big left but Hakkarainen blocks it.
Hakkarainen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Padilla.
Padilla throwing strikes but missing.
Hakkarainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Padilla defends it easily.
Hakkarainen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Padilla scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hakkarainen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Padilla content to stall in guard here.
Padilla drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Padilla jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Padilla is working Hakkarainen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Padilla works over Hakkarainen with some ground and pound from guard.
Hakkarainen keeping moving, preventing Padilla from controlling successfully.
Padilla throws a big elbow that misses.
Padilla tries to free his leg and advance position but Hakkarainen is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Padilla trying to control the position from guard on top but Hakkarainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Padilla connects with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Padilla is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Padilla chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hakkarainen can't keep his opponent in guard - Padilla advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Padilla not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Padilla is looking for a kimura here.
Padilla throwing shots but Hakkarainen is blocking nicely.
Padilla working over Hakkarainen with some ground and pound. Hakkarainen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Padilla is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Padilla in particular looking to stall.
Hakkarainen is trying to stand back up but Padilla is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Padilla dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice shot lands for Hakkarainen.
Hakkarainen gets caught napping as Padilla dives in and scores a takedown. Hakkarainen manages to retain guard.
Padilla is looking to work some ground and pound but Hakkarainen has wrist control.
Padilla is looking to work some ground and pound but Hakkarainen has wrist control.
Padilla sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hakkarainen's guard.
Padilla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hakkarainen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Padilla trying to control the action but Hakkarainen is working from the bottom.
Hakkarainen wants to get back to his feet.
Padilla wants to pass to mount but Hakkarainen is defending the position.
Hakkarainen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Padilla. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Padilla lands a nice short elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hakkarainen is holding on to half guard well.
Padilla looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Padilla works his way into full mount!
Hakkarainen wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Padilla lands a big shot there that rocks Hakkarainen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Padilla lands a big elbow.
Padilla with good strikes from the mount here!
Padilla lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hakkarainen is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakkarainen takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Padilla's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robin Padilla!
Robin Padilla retains his light heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Robin Padilla waved his t-shirt featuring 1337 ANZAC 's logo in front of the cameras.
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