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Bloodsport 138 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ash Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Cavill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cavill has chosen KRS-One - Sound of Da Police as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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182 lbs
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188 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Decent 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ash Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Cavill!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cavill throws a head kick that misses.
Williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cavill shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Williams can't escape the position.
Cavill putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cavill looking for a guillotine from mount but Williams is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cavill looking to control but Williams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cavill pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Williams in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cavill with the ground and pound from mount.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Cavill is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Cavill!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chris Cavill!
Chris Cavill decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clifton Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saenchai Sor Kingstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes comes to the cage accompanied by Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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242 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Clifton Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Saenchai Sor Kingstar!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingstar moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnes throws a front kick aimed at Kingstar's knee but Kingstar avoids it well.
Kingstar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barnes finds it's way round the side to connect with Kingstar's head.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Kingstar avoids them all with ease.
Kingstar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kingstar thuds his shin into the meat of Barnes's side.
Kingstar forces Barnes back against the cage and clinches.
Kingstar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barnes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingstar.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Kingstar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes looks to land a combination but Kingstar avoids it well.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kingstar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnes but Barnes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kingstar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barnes backs up against the cage.
Kingstar swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnes.
Kingstar moves out of range as Barnes strikes.
Barnes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barnes duly obliges.
Kingstar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Kingstar staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingstar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Kingstar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnes.
Barnes lands the left hand.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
Kingstar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kingstar tries to pass to full mount but Barnes defends it.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kingstar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barnes's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes trying to control here.
Kingstar wants to stand up but Barnes is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kingstar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barnes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barnes moves into full guard.
Barnes tries to strike from the bottom.
Kingstar takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Kingstar trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingstar gets to his feet - Barnes follows without any prompting.
Kingstar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kingstar thuds his shin into the meat of Barnes's side.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kingstar manages to avoid it.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Kingstar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kingstar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barnes to the mat! Barnes manages to get full guard.
Kingstar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Kingstar wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kingstar with a nice head shot there.
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 Clifton Barnes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kingstar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kingstar lands in his opponent's guard.
Kingstar gets to his feet - Barnes follows without any prompting.
Kingstar shoots in for a double leg but Barnes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kingstar drives through with a takedown into Barnes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes striking from his own guard.
Kingstar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kingstar has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barnes is proving hard to escape from.
Kingstar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Barnes punching from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingstar moves nicely into side control.
Kingstar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Barnes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kingstar's best efforts.
Kingstar tries to stand and escape but Barnes actually recovers to full guard.
Barnes will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Barnes striking off his back but it's not causing Kingstar any problems.
Kingstar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard.
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Kingstar is very close to passing his half guard.
Kingstar is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes gets full guard.
Kingstar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kingstar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barnes flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kingstar is working away from the top position though.
Barnes 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.
Barnes missing with punches from the bottom.
Kingstar seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Kingstar is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnes striking off his back but it's not causing Kingstar any problems.
Kingstar stands up from Barnes's guard - Kingstar perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kingstar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Kingstar is just out of range.
Clifton Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Kingstar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Barnes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barnes is looking to clinch.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kingstar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Kingstar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Kingstar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barnes doesn't seem phased though.
Kingstar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kingstar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kingstar lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kingstar - that will leave a mark!
Kingstar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kingstar slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saenchai Sor Kingstar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Barnes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kingstar goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Barnes takes a swing at Kingstar's ribcage but misses.
Clifton Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes defending well as Kingstar loads up on a big left hand.
Barnes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kingstar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kingstar counters with a three punch combo that has Barnes backing up. Barnes nods at Kingstar to acknowledge the strikes.
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kingstar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kingstar dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
An inside leg kick lands from Kingstar.
Barnes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kingstar tries a head kick but it misses.
Kingstar punishes Barnes's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a looping right.
Clifton Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes misses with a combination
and Kingstar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Kingstar counters with a nice body shot.
Kingstar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kingstar gets a double leg takedown into Barnes's guard.
Kingstar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Kingstar trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes throws a couple of heel strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes controls Kingstar momentarily but Kingstar frees himself.
Kingstar drops back looking for a leg! Barnes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barnes manages to kick Kingstar off! Kingstar jumps back into Barnes's guard.
Barnes trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kingstar connects with a couple of short punches.
Kingstar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingstar looking to pass the guard.
Kingstar postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kingstar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Barnes throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Barnes trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Barnes throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kingstar drops back looking for a leg! Barnes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barnes manages to kick Kingstar off! Kingstar jumps back into Barnes's guard.
Kingstar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnes has momentary wrist control but Kingstar slips an elbow through the middle.
Kingstar drops back looking for a leg! Barnes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barnes manages to kick Kingstar off! Kingstar jumps back into Barnes's guard.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Kingstar from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Kingstar postures up.
Kingstar looking to pass the guard.
Barnes is trying to keep Kingstar in close.
Barnes throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kingstar is looking to stand up but Barnes won't let him.
Barnes throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Kingstar is proving a slippery customer.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kingstar. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kingstar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saenchai Sor Kingstar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kingstar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Saenchai Sor Kingstar!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Saenchai Sor Kingstar!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Saenchai Sor Kingstar!
Saenchai Sor Kingstar wins by unanimous decision!
Saenchai Sor Kingstar thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samak Tiyapairat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiyapairat comes to the cage accompanied by Ram Muay. 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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166 lbs
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149 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Samak Tiyapairat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Hector Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Tiyapairat catches Barbosa right on the button with a cross.
Tiyapairat clinches up against the cage.
Tiyapairat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barbosa's face.
It looks like Hector Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa is trying to pull guard but Tiyapairat has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Tiyapairat.
Barbosa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Barbosa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Barbosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tiyapairat defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiyapairat stopping the sweep attempt from Barbosa.
Barbosa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa working a defensive guard here.
Tiyapairat has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barbosa is proving hard to escape from.
Tiyapairat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barbosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tiyapairat has managed to get both his arms back between Barbosa's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tiyapairat defends well.
Barbosa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tiyapairat defends it easily.
Barbosa has his foot on Tiyapairat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tiyapairat works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Barbosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barbosa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tiyapairat's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tiyapairat's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is punishing Tiyapairat with some ground and pound.
Tiyapairat avoids the strikes from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Barbosa struggling to land strikes to the head as Tiyapairat covers up.
Barbosa wants to control the position but Tiyapairat frees himself and scrambles - Barbosa manages to regain control in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa is trying to get an arm triangle but Tiyapairat is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Barbosa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hector Barbosa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tiyapairat clinches.
Barbosa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barbosa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tiyapairat walks away with a smile on his face. Barbosa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tiyapairat scores with a punch to the head.
Tiyapairat scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barbosa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tiyapairat has Barbosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Barbosa wants to take the fight to the mat but Tiyapairat manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Samak Tiyapairat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Barbosa.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the body.
Tiyapairat lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Tiyapairat.
Barbosa is trying to pull guard but Tiyapairat turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Barbosa wants to break free but Tiyapairat has control.
Barbosa has had enough of the clinch but Tiyapairat keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the body.
Tiyapairat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tiyapairat tries a knee to the head but Barbosa blocks it.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tiyapairat just stands there and leans against the cage.
Barbosa can't get the takedown.
Barbosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tiyapairat fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barbosa, pushing him back against the cage.
Tiyapairat lands a damaging elbow.
Barbosa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barbosa is breathing heavily.
Tiyapairat presses Barbosa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barbosa takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barbosa is trying to pull guard but Tiyapairat has him pressed against the cage.
Barbosa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbosa is trying to force a seperation but Tiyapairat has the dominant position.
Tiyapairat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barbosa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiyapairat manages to break the clinch.
Tiyapairat bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa shoots in and drives through. Tiyapairat sprawls well.
Tiyapairat connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tiyapairat throws a one two combo.
Tiyapairat lands with an uppercut that bounces Barbosa off the cage and back into range.
Barbosa is rocked!
Tiyapairat cracks Barbosa on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Barbosa falls backwards against the cage. Tiyapairat follows up with more strikes that drop Barbosa to his knees. Tiyapairat keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Barbosa! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samak Tiyapairat!
Samak Tiyapairat was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Deckard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Stam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deckard comes to the cage accompanied by In Lust. Stam has chosen Tony Iommi - Grace as his entrance music. Leonard Stam has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rick Deckard's chin.
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270 lbs
11 - 17 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rick Deckard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Leonard Stam!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deckard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stam swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Deckard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Stam trying to control from the bottom.
Deckard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deckard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stam defending well though.
Stam keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Deckard is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Deckard is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Deckard landing strikes, looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poor strikes thrown by Deckard there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Deckard prevents Stam from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deckard landing punches.
Stam is looking to get to half guard.
Deckard lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Deckard lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stam hang on?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stam trying desperately to get to his feet.
Poor strikes thrown by Deckard there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Deckard landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stam is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Deckard punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deckard working Stam over with strikes here.
Deckard pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Deckard landing strikes from the mount and Stam is in trouble!
Deckard looking to finish Stam with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stam!
Deckard is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Deckard working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Deckard lands a heavy elbow.
Stam is rocked!
Deckard with shots to the head and body - Stam looks very uncomfortable down there.
Stam is still in real trouble! Can Deckard finish him?
Stam is bucking up trying to escape but Deckard cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Deckard looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Stam is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Stam seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deckard is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Stam is rocked!
Deckard is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Stam can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Stam is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Stam keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Deckard goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Stam is on top in guard.
Deckard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stam's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Deckard pushing down on Stam's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stam won't allow Deckard to pass to mount.
Deckard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Deckard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stam knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stam is looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deckard trying to pass the guard but Stam defending well.
Deckard slips a nice elbow through Stam's hands, connecting with Stam's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Deckard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Deckard digs a good body shot into Stam's ribs.
Deckard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deckard wants to clinch up but Stam keeps it at a distance.
Stam closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Deckard's guard.
Stam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deckard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stam trying to control but Deckard is working from the bottom.
Stam might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Deckard kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Leonard Stam hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Deckard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Deckard misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Deckard here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Stam steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Deckard. That one must have hurt.
Stam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Deckard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stam shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Deckard sprawls well. Deckard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stam gets slowly back to his feet.
Stam avoids the head kick by Deckard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deckard dodges the punch combination from Stam.
Deckard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stam counters by moving into the clinch.
Deckard tries to work over Stam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Deckard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deckard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Deckard drops an elbow to the side of Stam's head.
Deckard trying to mount his opponent but Stam defends it.
Deckard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stam!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deckard lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Deckard with the ground and pound from mount.
Stam tries to hold on but Deckard postures up.
Deckard landing strikes, looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deckard landing strikes from the mount.
Stam is in a horrible position here. Deckard smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Deckard punishing his opponent with strikes.
Stam is still in real trouble! Can Deckard finish him?
Deckard 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deckard looking to finish with strikes here!
Stam seems to have recovered his senses.
Deckard lands a nice shot to the head.
Stam sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Deckard works his foot free and advances to mount.
Deckard in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deckard landing strikes from the mount.
Stam is wriggling around trying to escape.
Deckard lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Deckard dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Deckard is looking to clinch.
Deckard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Deckard tries to clinch but Stam moves out of range.
Stam shoots in looking for a takedown. Deckard tries to sprawl out of it but Stam keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Deckard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stam misses with a series of wild punches.
Deckard swinging wildly here.
Stam showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deckard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deckard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stam tries to avoid it but Deckard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stam to the ground. Stam escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stam shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Deckard as he jumps to the side.
Stam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deckard.
Deckard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Deckard misses with a takedown
and Stam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stam is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Stam misses.
Deckard gets a double leg takedown into Stam's guard.
Deckard tries to free his leg and advance position but Stam is retaining full guard.
Deckard passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stam defending against the ground and pound.
Stam tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Deckard is working the ground and pound. Can Stam escape?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deckard lands with a hammerfist to the side of Stam's head.
Deckard scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Deckard sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Stam taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rick Deckard!
A very excited looking Rick Deckard rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Baskov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baskov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nikolay Baskov - You are far from me. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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285 lbs
12 - 15 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolay Baskov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Jordan Dick!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dick stuffs the takedown attempt from Baskov. Baskov gets slowly back to his feet.
Nikolay Baskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baskov.
Dick misses with a wild combination.
Dick keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Baskov shoots for a takedown but Dick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolay Baskov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dick throws a low kick, looking for Baskov's leg but Baskov calmly moves out of range.
Baskov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dick avoids it really well and circles away.
Baskov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baskov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baskov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dick moves into range and clinches up with Baskov.
Dick prevents the takedown attempt.
Dick changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baskov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dick gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick is trying to drag Baskov to the mat but Baskov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Baskov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dick lands a nice elbow.
Dick wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dick goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baskov prevents it.
Baskov is trying to drag Dick to the mat but Dick just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dick drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baskov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Baskov jumps into guard, dragging Dick to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baskov working for submissions but it's allowed Dick to get to half guard.
Baskov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dick's back!
Dick trying to control but not successfully.
Dick holding both Baskov 's hands and preventing any damage.
Baskov looking for the choke from the back.
Dick tries to escape but Baskov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dick fending off the submission attempt from Baskov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Baskov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baskov is persistently looking for the submission but Dick is defending it well.
Baskov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dick defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dick is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Baskov off. It looks like it's working - Baskov slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Dick displaying calm under pressure there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Baskov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Baskov misses with a straight left.
Baskov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dick.
Dick loads up on a big right hand but Baskov slips the punch.
Dick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baskov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dick. Baskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baskov drives through and clinches with Dick against the cage.
Dick drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baskov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Baskov moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baskov wants to take the fight to the mat but Dick manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Baskov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dick walks away with a smile on his face. Baskov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A punch lands to the side of Baskov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That kick from Dick tenderised Baskov's leg. Baskov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Baskov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nikolay Baskov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dick clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baskov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Baskov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Baskov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dick is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Baskov.
Dick tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dick decides to stand back up. Dick steps back and let's Baskov get back to his feet.
Baskov stuffs the takedown.
Dick closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Baskov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Baskov regains half guard.
Baskov gets back to full guard.
Dick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dick stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dick throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baskov shoots in for a takedown but Dick shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolay Baskov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baskov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baskov throws a hook to the side of Dick's head but Dick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baskov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dick.
Dick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baskov tries to avoid it but Dick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baskov to the ground. Baskov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baskov tries to clinch but Dick is having none of it.
Dick closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Baskov did well to prevent Dick getting side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Dick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Baskov tries to clinch up but Dick circles away and keeps his distance.
Baskov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baskov throws an off balance right hand
and Dick counters with a shoot takedown. Baskov fights it but they end up in guard.
Baskov looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Baskov is on top in guard.
Baskov wants to control from the top but Dick keeps moving.
Baskov is stalling in the full guard.
Baskov wants to pass the guard but Dick is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baskov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nikolay Baskov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dick misses with an uppercut.
Dick misses with a series of wild punches.
Baskov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baskov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A good leg kick by Dick.
Dick fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Baskov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice takedown defense from Dick. No joy for Baskov on that attempt.
Jordan Dick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Baskov. No joy for Dick on that attempt.
Baskov shoots in and gets a takedown into Dick's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baskov stands up and waves to Dick to follow him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dick is defended easily by Baskov.
Nikolay Baskov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Dick.
Dick has a takedown stuffed.
Dick moves away from the strike by Baskov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Baskov has time to react.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baskov.
Baskov scores with a takedown into Dick's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dick had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baskov defends it easily.
Baskov wants to get up but he can't break Dick's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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 Nikolay Baskov.
I think Baskov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Nikolay Baskov!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Nikolay Baskov!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Nikolay Baskov!
Nikolay Baskov wins by unanimous decision!
Nikolay Baskov 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Voodoo People as his entrance music. James Green is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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33
260 lbs
18 - 18 - 0 |
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32
250 lbs
21 - 16 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, James Green!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green moves into the clinch.
Green gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Green is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Green.
Green trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Green is controlling well.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Johnson trying to hold on to Green's head to control him but Green postures up.
Green prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Green is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Green throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Green looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Green is looking for a kimura here.
Green throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Green thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Johnson trying to hold on to Green's head to control him but Green postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Green.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Green throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Green throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Green is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Green.
Green wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Green.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Green to get the leverage.
Johnson trying to control here.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Green is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Green.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Green will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson is pressing down on Green's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johnson dives on top into guard.
Johnson trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Green 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.
Green had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Green dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Green misses with a straight right.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Green paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Green fails to land the takedown.
Green lands a jab.
Green has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Green tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Green manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Green sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green keeps the fight on the outside.
Green throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson tries to clinch but Green moves out of range.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Green defends it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Green manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Green checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Green on that attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Green shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Green keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Green sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Green avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
Green looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in but Green avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Green ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Green sprawls well. Green wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Green shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horrible takedown by Green or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thomas Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Green sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson scores a takedown into full mount!
Green looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
I would not like to be Green right now.
Green defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Johnson's arms.
Johnson has the hooks in. Green is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Johnson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Green is keeping busy.
Green trying to control the action but Johnson just sinks the hooks in.
Johnson working for a choke but Green is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green is in bad spot here.
Johnson avoiding Green 's attempts to control his hands.
Thomas Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson looking to break Green's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Green remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Johnson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Johnson looking for the RNC.
Green is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Johnson gets his way!
Will Johnson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green fending off the submission attempt from Johnson.
Green tries to roll but Johnson sticks to his back.
Green holding on to Johnson's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Johnson gets his hands free as Green looks to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson doesn't have the hooks in and Green manages to turn into his guard.
Green drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johnson dives on top into guard.
Green is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Green wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Johnson really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Green. Green gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Green pinned against the cage. Green gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Green keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Green sprawls well. Green wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
James Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Green is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Green circles away and we're back to standing.
Green leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Green swivels and escapes.
Green closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson moves forwards but Green connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Green gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Green drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Green is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johnson pulls guard successfully.
Green throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Green in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Green postures up.
Green has gone for a leg lock! Johnson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Green's guard.
Green keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Green is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Green escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Green manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Green landing shots from mount.
Johnson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Green.
Green is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Green.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Green had his way with Thomas Johnson in that round.
That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Green. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Green fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Green tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Green to the ground. Green escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Green counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
James Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Johnson.
Green misses with the ground and pound.
Green creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Johnson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Green thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Green tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Green is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Green swings around for an armbar but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Green's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Green escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Green wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Thomas Johnson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Green throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Green keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Green pinned against the cage. Green gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Green showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Green has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for James Green!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for James Green!
James Green wins by majority decision!
James Green retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited James Green 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grzegorz Brzenczyszczykiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chwytny Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grzegorz Brzenczyszczykiewicz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
20 - 11 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Grzegorz Brzenczyszczykiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Chwytny Vlad!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brzenczyszczykiewicz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brzenczyszczykiewicz throws a right hand that misses
and Vlad counters with a takedown into side control.
Vlad is trying to ground and pound but Brzenczyszczykiewicz uses the momentary lack of control by Vlad to regain half guard.
Vlad has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vlad throwing shots but Brzenczyszczykiewicz is blocking nicely.
Vlad tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brzenczyszczykiewicz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vlad looks to land a strike but Brzenczyszczykiewicz avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Vlad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brzenczyszczykiewicz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vlad tries to free his leg and advance position but Brzenczyszczykiewicz is retaining full guard.
Brzenczyszczykiewicz keeping moving, preventing Vlad from controlling successfully.
Brzenczyszczykiewicz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vlad trying to control the position from guard on top but Brzenczyszczykiewicz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vlad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brzenczyszczykiewicz misses with a low kick.
Vlad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vlad takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brzenczyszczykiewicz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad dives in and grabs Brzenczyszczykiewicz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brzenczyszczykiewicz pushes down on Vlad's head and hops out.
Vlad shoots in but no luck this time.
Brzenczyszczykiewicz misses with a leg kick.
Vlad gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vlad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grzegorz Brzenczyszczykiewicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chwytny Vlad.
Vlad blocks a leg kick.
Vlad fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vlad throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brzenczyszczykiewicz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vlad checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brzenczyszczykiewicz throws an off balance right hand
and Vlad counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vlad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brzenczyszczykiewicz as he avoids it easily.
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 Grzegorz Brzenczyszczykiewicz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vlad darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vlad is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brzenczyszczykiewicz regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Vlad.
Brzenczyszczykiewicz looking for a sweep. Not yet Brzenczyszczykiewicz, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vlad trying to control but Brzenczyszczykiewicz is working from the bottom.
Brzenczyszczykiewicz looking for a sweep. Not yet Brzenczyszczykiewicz, not yet.
Vlad wants to pass the guard but Brzenczyszczykiewicz is keeping the position.
Vlad trying to control but Brzenczyszczykiewicz is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vlad with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vlad distracts Brzenczyszczykiewicz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vlad advances to half guard.
Vlad is looking for a kimura here.
Vlad is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brzenczyszczykiewicz defends it well.
Chwytny Vlad has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vlad sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brzenczyszczykiewicz defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad with the ground and pound but Brzenczyszczykiewicz uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Vlad postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vlad looking to pass the guard.
Brzenczyszczykiewicz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vlad looking to sit in guard and control but Brzenczyszczykiewicz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brzenczyszczykiewicz stopping the sweep attempt from Vlad.
Vlad pulls Brzenczyszczykiewicz in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chwytny Vlad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Brzenczyszczykiewicz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Vlad fails with the takedown
and Brzenczyszczykiewicz counters with a nice leg kick.
Brzenczyszczykiewicz throws the left hand but Vlad avoids the punch easily.
Vlad has a takedown stuffed.
Vlad slips under a jab from Brzenczyszczykiewicz.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Brzenczyszczykiewicz cracks Vlad with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad drives through with a takedown into Brzenczyszczykiewicz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vlad looking to sit in guard and control but Brzenczyszczykiewicz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vlad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brzenczyszczykiewicz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grzegorz Brzenczyszczykiewicz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Vlad takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brzenczyszczykiewicz as he jumps to the side.
Grzegorz Brzenczyszczykiewicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chwytny Vlad.
Vlad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brzenczyszczykiewicz swings widly with a right hand
and Vlad counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vlad.
Vlad throwing strikes from guard but Brzenczyszczykiewicz blocks nicely.
Vladis looking to pass into half guard but Brzenczyszczykiewicz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Brzenczyszczykiewicz is in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brzenczyszczykiewicz controlling from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Grzegorz Brzenczyszczykiewicz wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Vlad darts in trying to clinch
and Brzenczyszczykiewicz counters with a two punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grzegorz Brzenczyszczykiewicz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brzenczyszczykiewicz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Chwytny Vlad!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Chwytny Vlad!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Grzegorz Brzenczyszczykiewicz!
Chwytny Vlad wins by split decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tarzan Taborda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cloud Strife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taborda comes to the cage accompanied by New Noise by Refused. Strife comes into a darkened arena with his song building. One Winged Angel by The Black Mages kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Tarzan Taborda could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cloud Strife's chin.
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289 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class 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
24 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Tarzan Taborda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Cloud Strife!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strife dives in and grabs Taborda's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taborda pushes down on Strife's head and hops out.
Taborda displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Strife.
Taborda connects with a jab.
Taborda takes the fight into the clinch.
Strife jumps guard and drags Taborda to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Taborda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strife has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taborda has managed to get both his arms back between Strife's legs - danger averted.
Strife is trying to control the position but Taborda postures up.
Strife looking for a sweep. Not yet Strife, not yet.
Taborda throwing strikes from guard but Strife blocks nicely.
Taborda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strife swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taborda wants to stand but Strife has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Strife is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Strife looking for a sweep. Not yet Strife, not yet.
Taborda 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.
Taborda wants to control from the top but Strife keeps moving.
Strife is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taborda is aware though and is defending well.
Strife is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taborda defends well.
Taborda gets to his feet. Strife looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strife moves into the clinch.
Taborda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Taborda is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Strife throws an elbow but misses.
Taborda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strife is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Taborda gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tarzan Taborda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cloud Strife.
Taborda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Strife is working for takedown but Taborda is calmly controlling the position for now.
Taborda gets through Strife's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Taborda lands an elbow inside that Strife shrugs off.
Strife tries to pull guard but Taborda won't allow it.
Strife goes for a takedown attempt but Taborda pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Taborda loads up on a big right hand but Strife slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strife shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Taborda as he jumps to the side.
Taborda connects with a right hand. Strife shakes it off.
Strife needs to keep his hands up - Taborda had a free shot at his head there.
Taborda misses with a wild body shot.
Taborda tests Strife's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strife fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taborda cracks Strife with a big right hand and Strife goes down!
Taborda gets to his feet - Strife follows without any prompting.
Taborda connects with the punch.
Taborda looking to score a takedown here. Strife is defending well but Taborda drives through and ends up in Strife's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taborda wants to stand but Strife has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Taborda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taborda stands and throws Strife's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarzan Taborda dominated that round.
That's time! Taborda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Taborda misses with an uppercut
and Strife moves into the clinch.
Taborda gets underhooks to prevent Strife's takedown attempt.
Strife takes a shot to the head.
Taborda lands a right hand.
Taborda lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Cloud Strife has been cut.
Strife drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Taborda lands with a right to the head.
Strife blocking some punches.
Taborda lands a nice elbow.
Strife takes a shot to the head.
Taborda throws a head punch that misses.
Taborda leaning his opponent against the cage.
Taborda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Strife backwards.
Strife is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strife looking for a takedown.
Tarzan Taborda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cloud Strife.
Taborda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Strife avoids it.
Taborda is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Strife is keeping busy.
Strife has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Taborda after a bit of a struggle.
Strife fails to pull guard.
Strife tries for a takedown but Taborda manages to get underhooks.
Strife jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Taborda walks away with a smile on his face. Strife gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Taborda closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Taborda lands in his opponent's guard.
Strife is breathing heavily.
Taborda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strife has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taborda has managed to get both his arms back between Strife's legs - danger averted.
Taborda trying to control the position from guard on top but Strife is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taborda looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taborda wants to stand but Strife is controlling his posture from full guard.
Taborda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Strife is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strife looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taborda wants to stand but Strife is controlling his posture from full guard.
Strife is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taborda is aware though and is defending well.
Taborda would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Taborda gets to his feet - Strife follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Taborda.
Strife drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Strife content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Strife postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tarzan Taborda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Strife working some strikes from top position.
Taborda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strife is aware though and is defending well.
Strife trying to control the position from guard on top but Taborda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taborda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Strife gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Strife passes Taborda's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strife stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Taborda to get to his feet.
Strife is looking to score with low kicks.
Taborda displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Strife.
Strife fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Taborda.
Taborda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strife moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Strife moves in looking to clinch but Taborda pushes him off.
Strife keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarzan Taborda dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cloud Strife's cut.
That's time! Taborda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Strife scores with a nice strike.
Taborda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taborda moves into the clinch successfully.
Strife takes an elbow to the forehead.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Strife as Taborda tries to tie him up.
Strife drops down looking for an ankle pick but Taborda pulls his leg out and moves away.
Taborda throws a nice looking combination but Strife bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Strife fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Taborda.
Taborda throws a body punch but Strife moves out of range.
Taborda connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Strife momentarily.
Strife looks for a takedown but Taborda sprawls well.
Tarzan Taborda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cloud Strife.
Taborda is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Strife's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taborda is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Strife gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taborda has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Strife is proving hard to escape from.
Strife has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taborda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Strife is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Strife takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strife keeping moving, preventing Taborda from controlling successfully.
Taborda decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Strife, up you get!
Strife wants to clinch up but Taborda keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strife defending well as Taborda loads up on a big left hand.
Strife is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Taborda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strife.
Taborda clinches with his opponent.
Taborda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taborda clinches up with Strife and pushes him back against the cage.
Strife tries to score a body lock takedown but Taborda shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Taborda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strifes head.
Taborda is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Taborda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strife wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strife looking for a takedown.
Taborda holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Taborda lands with a short shot to the head.
Taborda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taborda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taborda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strife throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taborda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cloud Strife has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tarzan Taborda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taborda wants to stand but Strife is controlling his posture from full guard.
Strife keeping full guard, as Taborda tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tarzan Taborda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taborda 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Tarzan Taborda!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Tarzan Taborda!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Tarzan Taborda!
Tarzan Taborda wins by unanimous decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tarzan Taborda waved his t-shirt featuring Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Peterwhacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Legendary Tonying (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tonying has chosen NAS - Hate Me Now as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Michael Peterwhacker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, The Legendary Tonying !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonying misses with a hook.
Peterwhacker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Peterwhacker throws a sloppy head kick
and Tonying counters with a stiff right hand.
Peterwhacker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Peterwhacker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tonying scores a nice knee 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!
Tonying pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tonying waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peterwhacker.
Tonying shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peterwhacker as he jumps to the side.
Peterwhacker throws a lazy uppercut
and Tonying counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Michael Peterwhacker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterwhacker rushes Tonying and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tonying manages to break the clinch.
Tonying connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterwhacker throws a head kick that misses.
Peterwhacker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tonying circles away quickly and effectively.
Peterwhacker throws a body punch but Tonying moves out of range.
Peterwhacker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tonying did well to prevent Peterwhacker getting side control.
Peterwhacker is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tonying is trying desperately to improve position.
Peterwhacker looking to ground and pound but Tonying is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterwhacker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
It looks like The Legendary Tonying has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterwhacker landing strikes from the mount and Tonying is in trouble!
Peterwhacker lands a big shot there that rocks Tonying but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That has opened up The Legendary Tonying 's cut even more.
Peterwhacker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tonying is rocked!
The cut above The Legendary Tonying 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Peterwhacker postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Tonying is out cold - huge knockout for Peterwhacker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Michael Peterwhacker!
Michael Peterwhacker 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hassan Al Aziz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Devotion. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Hassan Al Aziz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gracie duly obliges.
Al Aziz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
It looks like Royce Gracie has been cut.
Gracie slips a straight right by Al Aziz.
Al Aziz digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Al Aziz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie slips a straight right by Al Aziz.
Al Aziz misses with a hook.
Al Aziz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Aziz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gracie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gracie pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Al Aziz back to the cage. Gracie follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Al Aziz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Aziz misses with a body shot
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Al Aziz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Al Aziz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Aziz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Aziz wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
Al Aziz pushes Gracie off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Aziz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie feints and as Al Aziz raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Al Aziz wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
Gracie trying to control but Al Aziz is working from the bottom.
Al Aziz wriggles free and stands up.
Al Aziz thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Al Aziz counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Aziz misses the target.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Al Aziz tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Al Aziz to the ground. Al Aziz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hassan Al Aziz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.
Al Aziz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Al Aziz scores with a nice right hand.
That has opened up Royce Gracie's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Aziz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Al Aziz counters with a big right hand! Oh Gracie is in trouble here! Al Aziz follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hassan Al Aziz!
Hassan Al Aziz 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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