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Bloody Hell XLVII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Donkey Richard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Keough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard comes to the cage accompanied by killing in the name of. James Keough struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. James Keough acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Donkey Richard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Keough!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richard closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Keough's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Keough keeping moving, preventing Richard from controlling successfully.
Richard is pushing down on Keough's leg trying to pass to half guard. Keough is fighting to maintain full guard but Richard has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Keough is just riding it out for now. Richard eventually gives up the hold.
Richard trying to control the action but Keough is working from the bottom.
Keough is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richard seems to be working for a kimura but Keough defends the submission attempt.
Richard trying to control the action but Keough is working from the bottom.
Richard seems to be working for a kimura but Keough defends the submission attempt.
Richard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Keough!
Richard looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richard is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Keough is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Keough flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Richard anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Keough and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Richard slips an arm under Keough chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Richard has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Richard is squeezing on Keough like an anaconda would it's prey. Keough fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Donkey Richard!
Donkey Richard very nearly forgot to thank Punishment Nutrition - All 159Q products now $75 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Deckard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filipe Emiliano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deckard comes to the cage accompanied by In Lust. Emiliano is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Era - Enae Volare Mezzo. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rick Deckard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Filipe Emiliano!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emiliano circles away from the clinch attempt
and Emiliano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Rick Deckard has been cut.
Deckard lands a jab to the head.
Emiliano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Deckard avoids it really well and circles away.
Emiliano tries to keep at a distance but Deckard has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deckard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Emiliano pulls his leg out and moves away.
Emiliano rushes Deckard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deckard throws a head punch that misses.
Deckard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Emiliano.
Emiliano breaks the clinch.
Emiliano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rick Deckard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Filipe Emiliano.
Deckard throws a right hand that Emiliano ducks under and follows up with a left that Emiliano also avoids with ease.
Deckard closes the distance and pushes Emiliano back into the cage.
Emiliano jumps guard and drags Deckard to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Emiliano looking for a guillotine here but Deckard defends easily.
Deckard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Emiliano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Deckard has managed to get both his arms back between Emiliano's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deckard pushes down on Emiliano's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Deckard is looking for a kimura but Emiliano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Deckard to get the leverage.
Deckard is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Emiliano!
Deckard has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Emiliano's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emiliano is wriggling around trying to escape.
Emiliano's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Emiliano working to try and regain half guard.
Deckard working for a guillotine from mount but Emiliano is in no mood to give up.
Deckard is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Deckard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deckard throws a leg kick
and Emiliano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Deckard misses with a looping right.
Deckard tries a head kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Deckard.
Deckard seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Emiliano shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Deckard is backing up but Emiliano catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Deckard covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Emiliano Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Filipe Emiliano!
Filipe Emiliano 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Steven Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Diagana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diagana has chosen Judas Priest - Painkiller as his entrance music. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Steven Walter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Alberto Diagana!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Diagana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Walter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diagana shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Walter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walter lands with a slapping head kick.
Diagana scores with a takedown into Walter's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Diagana prevents Walter from getting back to his feet.
Diagana tries to stand but Walter is controlling from the bottom.
Walter wants to stand and escape but Diagana is having none of it.
Diagana forces his way into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walter pushes Diagana off looking to stand but Diagana dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Diagana tries to stand but can't do so whilst Walter controls his leg.
Walter looks like he's trying to stand up.
Diagana content to control rather than advance.
Walter pushes Diagana off looking to stand but Diagana dives back in and keeps control.
Diagana wants to pass to mount but Walter is defending the position.
Diagana tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Walter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walter looks like he's trying to stand up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Diagana is looking to clinch but Walter is avoiding it.
Steven Walter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diagana moves in looking to clinch but Walter pushes him off.
Left hook, right uppercut from Walter.
Diagana wants to clinch up but Walter keeps it at a distance.
Walter lets loose with a powerful body kick. Diagana will feel that in the morning.
A solid body kick from Walter.
Walter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diagana moves in looking to clinch but Walter pushes him off.
Diagana wants to clinch.
Diagana moves in looking to clinch but Walter pushes him off.
Diagana has closed the distance and engaged Walter in a clinch.
Diagana is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Walter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Walter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walter stuns Diagana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Walter swats away the attempt to clinch by Diagana.
Diagana moves in looking to clinch but Walter pushes him off.
Diagana walks forward, straight into a front kick from Walter.
Walter keeps the fight on the outside.
Walter throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Alberto Diagana has been cut.
Walter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diagana is rocked!
Diagana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Walter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diagana is still on wobbly legs! Can Walter finish him?
Walter throws a nice head kick!
Diagana avoids a punch combination nicely.
Walter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diagana seems to have recovered his senses.
Steven Walter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Diagana.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diagana tries to clinch but Walter is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Walter.
Walter throws a head kick but Diagana moves out of range.
Diagana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Walter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Diagana fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walter, pushing him back against the cage.
Diagana trying to control the position but instead, Walter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diagana into the cage.
Diagana keeps control of Walter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diagana scores with a hook to the body.
Walter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diagana turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Walter is trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diagana decides to stand up, so the ref orders Walter to his feet.
A head kick misses from Diagana.
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 Steven Walter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alberto Diagana's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A head kick misses from Walter.
Walter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diagana.
Diagana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Walter misses with a head kick.
Diagana doesn't manage to clinch there - Walter circles away.
Diagana takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Diagana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diagana takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diagana tries to clinch up but Walter circles away and keeps his distance.
Walter misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Walter.
Walter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diagana sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Walter is looking to wear down Diagana with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Walter throws a body kick that misses.
Diagana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Walter swats away the attempt to clinch by Diagana.
Diagana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Walter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diagana tries to clinch there but Walter circles away.
Diagana blocks a head kick by Walter.
Diagana fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Walter avoids it really well and circles away.
Walter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diagana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sloppy strikes from Walter. Those never looked like landing.
Walter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Walter lands with a nice body kick.
Diagana tries to clinch up.
Steven Walter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walter slaps away a takedown attempt from Diagana, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Walter scores with a head kick. Diagana tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Walter throws a combination. Diagana tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Diagana moves in looking to clinch but Walter pushes him off.
Walter keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walter misses with a wild combination.
Walter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diagana.
Steven Walter is winning the standup battle so far.
Diagana tries to clinch but Walter moves out of range.
Diagana clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diagana is trying to stall.
Diagana has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Walter after a bit of a struggle.
Steven Walter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Diagana.
Diagana prevents Walter from breaking the clinch.
Diagana keeps control of Walter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diagana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Diagana looking to slow down the pace here.
Walter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diagana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Walter takes a swing at Diagana's ribcage but misses.
Diagana has Walter up against the cage in a clinch.
Diagana tries to score a body lock takedown but Walter shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Walter's corner calls for a 1-2. Walter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Walter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diagana's head.
Walter fails to land with a series of punches.
Diagana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Walter fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diagana circles away quickly and effectively.
Diagana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diagana walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Walter misses with a wild combination.
Diagana avoids the head kick by Walter.
Walter throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diagana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diagana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diagana throws a head kick but Walter moves out of range.
Walter scores with a nice strike.
Diagana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diagana on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Diagana blocks a head kick by Walter.
Walter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Walter looks to throw a body kick
and Diagana counters by clinching up.
Walter managing to block the knees to the body from Diagana.
Walter is trying to break free.
Diagana tries for a takedown but Walter manages to get underhooks.
Diagana has Walter pushed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diagana struggles to land a body shot inside as Walter controls his hands.
Diagana is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Walter is defending well.
Walter breaks the clinch.
Diagana has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Walter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alberto Diagana's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
No joy there for Diagana, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diagana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diagana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diagana shoots in and drives through. Walter sprawls well.
Walter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diagana has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Walter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diagana throws a right hand that Walter ducks under and follows up with a left that Walter also avoids with ease.
Walter lands a high kick!
Diagana throws a head kick but Walter moves out of range.
Walter takes a swing at Diagana's ribcage but misses.
Diagana tries to clinch but Walter moves out of range.
Walter throws a sloppy head kick
and Diagana moves into the clinch.
Diagana tries to stall but Walter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Diagana changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Walter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Diagana tries to clinch up but Walter circles away and keeps his distance.
Diagana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter fails to land with a series of punches.
Walter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Walter dips to his left and cracks Diagana with an uppercut!
Diagana tries to clinch there but Walter circles away.
Walter throws a nice looking combination but Diagana bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Walter is looking to land body kicks.
Walter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diagana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steven Walter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Diagana.
Walter lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Diagana backs up against the cage.
Walter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Walter fails to land with a series of punches.
Walter swinging wildly here.
Diagana tries to clinch but Walter is having none of it.
Diagana wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Walter. Those never looked like landing.
Walter lands with a slapping head kick.
Diagana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diagana walks forward, straight into a front kick from Walter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diagana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Walter swats away the attempt to clinch by Diagana.
A head kick misses from Walter.
Diagana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Walter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diagana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diagana tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diagana is defended easily by Walter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diagana on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Walter throws a one two combo.
Diagana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Walter. Those never looked like landing.
Diagana wants to clinch up but Walter keeps it at a distance.
Walter throws a head kick that misses.
Diagana tries to clinch but Walter moves out of range.
Walter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diagana throws a head kick that Walter semi-blocks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Walter.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Diagana.
Diagana stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diagana tries to clinch up but Walter circles away and keeps his distance.
Walter scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Walter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diagana.
Diagana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diagana tries to clinch but Walter moves out of range.
Walter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diagana on the side of the head.
Walter swats away the attempt to clinch by Diagana.
Walter misses with a jab, cross combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diagana throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Walter checks a leg kick nicely.
Walter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Walter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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 Steven Walter.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Walter, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for Steven Walter!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Steven Walter!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Steven Walter!
Steven Walter wins by unanimous decision!
Steven Walter took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Naruto Uzamaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Caldwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Naruto Uzamaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Caldwell!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caldwell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uzamaki.
Caldwell misses the shot to the body.
Uzamaki is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Caldwell.
Caldwell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Caldwell misses with a body shot
and Uzamaki counters with a nice leg kick.
Uzamaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Caldwell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Uzamaki takes one to the side of the head.
Caldwell swings widly with a right hand
and Uzamaki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Caldwell's knee momentarily.
Caldwell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Uzamaki circles away quickly and effectively.
Uzamaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Caldwell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Caldwell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jimmy Caldwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caldwell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Uzamaki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caldwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uzamaki rushes Caldwell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzamaki tries to score a body lock takedown but Caldwell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Uzamaki lands a body punch.
Uzamaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Caldwell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Caldwell lands a shoulder strike.
Uzamaki lands a shoulder strike.
Uzamaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Caldwell can't find room to land a body shot as Uzamaki controls the action.
Caldwell blocks an uppercut.
Uzamaki working aggressively here.
Uzamaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Caldwell controls his hands.
Caldwell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Caldwell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Caldwell throws a right and a left that Uzamaki avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caldwell lands with a straight right. Uzamaki didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Uzamaki misses the target.
Caldwell ducks under a wild hook from Uzamaki.
Uzamaki moves out of range as Caldwell strikes.
Uzamaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Caldwell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Caldwell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caldwell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Caldwell misses.
Caldwell lands with a straight right. Uzamaki didn't see that one coming.
Uzamaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Caldwell thows a body shot but no joy.
Caldwell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Caldwell throws a right and a left that Uzamaki avoids nicely.
Uzamaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caldwell misses with a hook
enabling Uzamaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Uzamaki tries to clinch up but Caldwell circles away and keeps his distance.
Uzamaki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Caldwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uzamaki moves away.
Caldwell misses with a double jab
and Uzamaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Caldwell throws a hook to the side of Uzamaki's head but Uzamaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uzamaki pushes Caldwell up against the cage in a clinch.
Caldwell tries to circle away but Uzamaki has him pinned against the cage.
Uzamaki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Caldwell tries to throw a body punch but Uzamaki avoids it by throwing Caldwell back against the cage.
Uzamaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Caldwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzamaki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Caldwell's hands.
Caldwell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Uzamaki backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caldwell keeps the fight on the outside.
Uzamaki ducks under a wild hook from Caldwell.
Caldwell keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick from Uzamaki lands but Caldwell takes it in his stride.
Uzamaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Uzamaki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Uzamaki forces Caldwell back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Caldwell tries to break free but Uzamaki pushes him back against the cage.
Caldwell is trying to break the clinch but Uzamaki has him pressed against the cage.
Caldwell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Caldwell working aggressively here.
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 Naruto Uzamaki will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Caldwell throws a right and a left that Uzamaki avoids nicely.
Caldwell swings for the body but Uzamaki moves out of range.
Caldwell slips a jab from Uzamaki.
Caldwell misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caldwell. Uzamaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uzamaki dodges the punch combination from Caldwell.
Caldwell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Uzamaki's head.
Caldwell with a hook.
Uzamaki with a hook.
Uzamaki tries to clinch there but Caldwell circles away.
Caldwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uzamaki moves away.
Caldwell lands a jab to the head.
Caldwell thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldwell misses with an uppercut. Uzamaki saw that one coming.
Caldwell takes a swing at Uzamaki's ribcage but misses.
Caldwell throws a right and a left that Uzamaki avoids nicely.
Jimmy Caldwell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Caldwell slips under a jab.
Uzamaki lands a high kick!
Caldwell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Caldwell throws a series of punches but Uzamaki moves out of range.
Uzamaki misses with a leg kick.
Caldwell misses the jab.
Uzamaki throws a right and a left that Caldwell avoids nicely.
Caldwell throws a right hand that Uzamaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Uzamaki also avoids with ease.
Caldwell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Uzamaki rushes Caldwell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Uzamaki misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzamaki looking for a takedown.
Uzamaki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
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!
Caldwell dodges an elbow strike from Uzamaki.
Uzamaki breaks the clinch.
Uzamaki looks to land a left hand but Caldwell moved out of range nicely.
Uzamaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Caldwell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Uzamaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Caldwell.
Caldwell throws a nice looking combination but Uzamaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Uzamaki throws a nice head kick!
Uzamaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Uzamaki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzamaki tries to clinch but Caldwell moves out of range.
Uzamaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jimmy Caldwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Caldwell lands a two punch combo.
Caldwell cracks Uzamaki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Caldwell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Caldwell misses with a body punch
and Uzamaki moves into the clinch.
Uzamaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Caldwell tries to break the clinch but Uzamaki is controlling the position.
Uzamaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uzamaki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Caldwell misses with a body punch.
Caldwell working hard to break the clinch.
Caldwell is looking to break free of the clinch but Uzamaki has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzamaki lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caldwell is trying to maintain a safe position but Uzamaki gets an underhook and turns Caldwell into the cage.
Caldwell tries to break free but Uzamaki pushes him back against the cage.
Uzamaki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Uzamaki tries to work over Caldwell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uzamaki gets through Caldwell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Uzamaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uzamaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Uzamaki scores with a shoulder strike.
Uzamaki working aggressively here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uzamaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Caldwells head.
Caldwell is rocked!
Caldwell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Caldwell is still on wobbly legs! Can Uzamaki finish him?
Caldwell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Naruto Uzamaki will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Caldwell punishes Uzamaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Caldwell seems to have recovered his senses.
Caldwell misses with a combination
and Uzamaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Caldwell throws a right and a left that Uzamaki avoids nicely.
Caldwell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uzamaki.
Uzamaki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Caldwell momentarily.
Caldwell fails to land with a series of punches.
Uzamaki scores with a kick to the midsection.
Uzamaki avoids the body shot from Caldwell.
Caldwell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Uzamaki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Uzamaki cracks Caldwell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Uzamaki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Caldwell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldwell misses with a straight left.
Caldwell throws a series of strikes that have Uzamaki backpedaling.
Caldwell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Caldwell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Caldwell swats away the attempt to clinch by Uzamaki.
Uzamaki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Caldwell looks to land a left hand but Uzamaki moved out of range nicely.
Uzamaki tries to clinch up but Caldwell circles away and keeps his distance.
A cross from Caldwell lands.
Caldwell misses with a double jab
and Uzamaki counters with a nice leg kick.
Caldwell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Uzamaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caldwell misses with a combination
letting Uzamaki counter with a right hand.
Uzamaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Caldwell.
Uzamaki has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A punch combination from Caldwell misses.
Caldwell takes a jab right on the kisser.
Caldwell swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uzamaki ducks under a wild hook from Caldwell.
Caldwell misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Caldwell does no damage.
Caldwell avoids the body shot from Uzamaki.
Caldwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uzamaki manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caldwell misses with a few strikes there.
Uzamaki lands a two punch combo.
Caldwell misses with a looping right.
Uzamaki throws a leg kick which misses Caldwell's front leg but catches the back leg as Caldwell tries to avoid it.
Uzamaki cracks the inside of Caldwell's front leg.
Caldwell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uzamaki.
Uzamaki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Caldwell's calf.
Uzamaki clinches up with Caldwell and pushes him back against the cage.
Uzamaki has Caldwell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Caldwell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Uzamaki breaks the clinch.
Caldwell throws a right and a left that Uzamaki avoids nicely.
Caldwell lands with a right hand.
Good shot there by Caldwell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caldwell misses with a combination
and Uzamaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Caldwell misses with a few strikes there.
Caldwell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uzamaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Caldwell.
Uzamaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Caldwell.
Caldwell misses with a few strikes there.
Caldwell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Caldwell misses the body punch
and Uzamaki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Caldwell's knee momentarily.
Caldwell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Caldwell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Caldwell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Uzamaki scores with a nice right hand.
Uzamaki drops Caldwell with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Caldwell! Uzamaki dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naruto Uzamaki!
Naruto Uzamaki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rainer Zufall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Arne Georgsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zufall's entrance music is Rammstein - Sonne. A fine choice. Georgsen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. O Fortuna kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rainer Zufall has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
219 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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212 lbs
19 - 34 - 3 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rainer Zufall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 34 - 3, fighting out of London, Hans Arne Georgsen!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Georgsen avoids the head kick by Zufall.
Georgsen shoots in looking for a takedown but Zufall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Georgsen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zufall moves out of range of the leg kick from Georgsen.
Zufall cracks a nice hook into Georgsen's ribs.
Georgsen shoots in looking for a takedown. Zufall tries to sprawl out of it but Georgsen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zufall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Georgsen thows a body shot but no joy.
Hans Arne Georgsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Georgsen shoots for a double leg takedown but Zufall sprawls well. He's pushed Georgsen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rainer Zufall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Arne Georgsen.
Georgsen thows a body shot but no joy.
Georgsen has his takedown stuffed
and Zufall counters by moving into the clinch.
Zufall misses with a knee to the head.
Zufall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Georgsen wants to take the fight to the mat but Zufall manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Georgsen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zufall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Georgsen manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georgsen misses with a takedown attempt - Zufall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Georgsen looks to land a right hand but Zufall moved out of range.
Zufall lets loose with a powerful body kick. Georgsen will feel that in the morning.
Zufall lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Georgsen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zufall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Georgsen looks gassed!
Zufall shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Zufall was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zufall controlling the position easily from mount.
Georgsen is desperately trying to improve his position but Zufall has a good base and remains in mount.
Zufall is landing with some decent strikes but Georgsen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Georgsen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Zufall thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zufall punishing his opponent with strikes.
Zufall working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Georgsen turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Zufall off and cradles Georgsen's limp body as Zufall celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Rainer Zufall!
Rainer Zufall managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hilo Nutrition Laundry 95 %, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Bhuda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ariel Levin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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146 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Sammy Bhuda!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Ariel Levin!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bhuda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Levin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bhuda to the ground. Levin is now in Bhuda's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Levin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bhuda is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bhuda wants to sweep here but Levin controlling him for the moment.
Levin wants to control from the top but Bhuda keeps moving.
Levin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bhuda is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Levin is controlling him.
Bhuda is looking for a triangle but Levin pushes his legs off easily.
Bhuda wants to stand up but Levin is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levin wants to pass the guard but Bhuda is keeping the position.
Levin trying to control but Bhuda is working from the bottom.
Bhuda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Levin won't allow Bhuda to get back to his feet.
Levin chips away with some ground and pound.
Levin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Levin trying to control but Bhuda is working from the bottom.
Levin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bhuda wants to stand but Levin is controlling the position.
Bhuda pushes Levin off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Levin wants to clinch up but Bhuda keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bhuda. Levin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Levin misses with a body kick.
Levin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bhuda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Levin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bhuda is fending him off so far but Levin persists. Nope, Bhuda circles away and we're back to standing.
Bhuda throws a body kick the misses
and Levin counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levin moves away from the strike by Bhuda.
Bhuda lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bhuda on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Levin is looking to clinch.
Levin avoids the head kick by Bhuda.
Levin shoots in looking for a takedown but Bhuda manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Levin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Levin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bhuda defends it nicely.
Sammy Bhuda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ariel Levin.
Levin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bhuda as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levin doesn't manage to clinch there - Bhuda circles away.
A swing and a miss from Bhuda.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bhuda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Levin.
Levin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ariel Levin will probably get the nod.
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.
Bhuda digs a good hook to Levin's body.
Bhuda plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bhuda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Levin circles away quickly and effectively.
Bhuda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bhuda throws a head kick but Levin moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Levin.
Bhuda is looking to score with low kicks.
Levin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bhuda but Bhuda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bhuda loads up on a big right hand but Levin slips the punch.
Levin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bhuda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Levin working over Bhuda with some ground and pound. Bhuda looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ariel Levin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bhuda is looking to escape.
Levin wants to control but Bhuda is keeping him busy.
Levin lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levin working Bhuda over with strikes.
Bhuda on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bhuda won't allow Levin to pass to mount.
Levin working over Bhuda with some ground and pound. Bhuda looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bhuda is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bhuda is trying to stand up here but Levin is controlling him well.
Oh Bhuda is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Levin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bhuda is not content to let Levin control the position.
Levin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bhuda kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bhuda tries to kick Levin off in order to stand up. Levin Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Levin working the ground and pound.
Levin lands a strong strike to the head of Bhuda. That's dazed him! Levin looking to finish here. Bhuda is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Levin lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ariel Levin!
Ariel Levin is the new bantamweight champion!
After the big win, Ariel Levin made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gary Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Gahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hudson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Roll Over DJ. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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29
185 lbs
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29
190 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Hudson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Gahan!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hudson shoots in and drives through. Gahan sprawls well.
Hudson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gahan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hudson is in Gahan's guard.
Hudson stopping the sweep attempt from Gahan.
Gahan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hudson controls the pace.
Hudson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gahan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gahan has escaped and now he's on top!
Hudson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gahan wants to control from the top but Hudson keeps moving.
Gahan stopping the sweep attempt from Hudson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson is working hard here to advance position.
Gahan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hudson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gahan defends it easily.
Gahan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hudson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gahan has managed to get both his arms back between Hudson's legs - danger averted.
Gahan is looking to work some ground and pound but Hudson has wrist control.
Gahan looking to pass the guard.
Hudson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gahan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hudson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gahan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hudson looking for subs off his back but Gahan has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gahan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hudson actively working from the bottom here.
Gahan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hudson!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gahan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hudson?
Hudson is squirming around, avoiding Gahan's attempts to control the action.
Hudson working to try and regain half guard.
Gahan working the ground and pound effectively.
Hudson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gahan wants to control the pace but Hudson is squirming around nicely.
Hudson is trying to stand up.
Gahan landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hudson gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gahan not doing much here.
Hudson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hudson won't allow Gahan to pass to mount.
Hudson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gahan pulls his head out easily.
Gahan wants to take a breather but Hudson is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hudson tries to get to full guard but Gahan has control of the leg.
Hudson has a hand on Gahan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gahan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dave Gahan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gahan wants to clinch up but Hudson keeps it at a distance.
Gahan misses with the combination.
Hudson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gahan to the mat! Gahan manages to get full guard.
Gahan keeping moving, preventing Hudson from controlling successfully.
Hudson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hudson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hudson won't allow Gahan to sweep him here.
Gahan looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hudson passes Gahan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gahan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hudson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hudson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gahan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hudson is working for a kimura but Gahan is defending it quite comfortably.
Hudson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gahan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hudson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gahan is trying to get back to full guard.
Hudson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson is looking to pass Gahan's guard but actually Gahan recovers to full guard.
Gahan wants to sweep here but Hudson controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hudson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gahan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hudson content to stall in guard here.
Hudson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gahan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gahan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gahan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Gary Hudson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Good shot there by Hudson.
Hudson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gahan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gahan tries to close the distance and clinch but Hudson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hudson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gahan sprawls well. Gahan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hudson gets slowly back to his feet.
Gahan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Hudson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gahan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A clash of legs there as Hudson blocks the low kick.
Gahan gets caught napping as Hudson dives in and scores a takedown. Gahan manages to retain guard.
Hudson throws a strike but Gahan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hudson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Gahan is defending well. Hudson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Gahan has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hudson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gary Hudson!
Gary Hudson 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pat Sumrall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George st nkoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). st nkoi has chosen number one as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
24 - 18 - 0 |
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199 lbs
18 - 23 - 0 |
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Great elbows
Very quick |
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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
24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Pat Sumrall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, George st nkoi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sumrall stuffs the takedown.
st nkoi has closed the distance and engaged Sumrall in a clinch.
st nkoi decides to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now st nkoi is on top in guard.
st nkoi tries to free his leg and advance position but Sumrall is retaining full guard.
Sumrall wants to stand up but st nkoi is controlling him.
st nkoi looking to pass the guard.
st nkoi scoring with some ground and pound.
Sumrall is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
st nkoi wants to control from the top but Sumrall keeps moving.
Sumrall wriggles free and stands up.
Nice sprawl there from Sumrall as st nkoi shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
st nkoi gets a takedown into half guard.
Sumrall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
st nkoi stops Sumrall from standing up.
Sumrall keeping moving, preventing st nkoi from controlling successfully.
Sumrall wriggles free and stands up.
Sumrall has closed the distance and engaged st nkoi in a clinch.
st nkoi successfully pulls guard.
st nkoi working for a triangle but Sumrall defends it easily.
st nkoi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
st nkoi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
st nkoi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sumrall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sumrall would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
st nkoi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sumrall lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
st nkoi has his foot on Sumrall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sumrall works his way back into a safe position though.
st nkoi trying to keep a closed guard but Sumrall is proving a slippery customer.
Sumrall wants to stand and escape but instead st nkoi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
st nkoi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sumrall is looking to stand up but st nkoi isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
st nkoi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
st nkoi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sumrall.
st nkoi fails with a takedown attempt.
Pat Sumrall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George st nkoi.
st nkoi has managed to clinch.
st nkoi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. st nkoi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sumrall wants to stand but st nkoi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sumrall decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on st nkoi, up you get!
st nkoi moves out of range of the body kick.
st nkoi fails with a takedown attempt.
Sumrall closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sumrall just misses with a elbow thrown towards st nkoi's brow.
Sumrall lands a knee to the body.
st nkoi gets control of Sumrall's arms and successfully pulls guard. st nkoi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
st nkoi trying to control the position.
Sumrall won't allow st nkoi to sweep him here.
st nkoi is trying to control the position but Sumrall postures up.
Sumrall wants to control from the top but st nkoi keeps moving.
st nkoi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sumrall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
st nkoi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sumrall defends well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
st nkoi working for a triangle but Sumrall defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George st nkoi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sumrall misses with a double jab
and st nkoi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sumrall's guard now.
st nkoi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sumrall wants to sweep but no luck.
st nkoi won't allow Sumrall to get back to his feet.
st nkoi lands a couple of elbows.
st nkoi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
st nkoi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sumrall has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes st nkoi off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck for st nkoi with that takedown attempt.
Sumrall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumrall misses with a hook to the body
and st nkoi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sumrall's guard.
Sumrall keeping moving, preventing st nkoi from controlling successfully.
st nkoi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sumrall lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for st nkoi!
st nkoi is squirming around, avoiding Sumrall's attempts to control the action.
st nkoi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
st nkoi wants to hold on but Sumrall pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
st nkoi is squirming around, avoiding Sumrall's attempts to control the action.
George st nkoi has got the better of the ground game so far.
st nkoi wants to control but Sumrall is having none of it.
Sumrall wants to control the pace but st nkoi is squirming around nicely.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
st nkoi can't escape the position.
Sumrall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as st nkoi is looking to escape.
st nkoi is trying to stand.
Sumrall wants to control the pace but st nkoi is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
st nkoi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sumrall looking to control but st nkoi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sumrall is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because st nkoi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
st nkoi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
st nkoi actively working from the bottom here.
st nkoi trying to control but Sumrall postures up.
st nkoi looking for submissions off his back.
Sumrall decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Sumrall gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
st nkoi pulls guard successfully.
Sumrall tries to free his leg and advance position but st nkoi is retaining full guard.
Sumrall tries to stand but st nkoi is controlling from the bottom.
st nkoi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sumrall pushes down on st nkoi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sumrall working the head and body with strikes.
st nkoi trying to hold on to Sumrall's head to control him but Sumrall postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
st nkoi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George st nkoi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sumrall pushes st nkoi up against the cage in a clinch.
st nkoi gets a trip takedown into half guard.
st nkoi is working for a submission of some sort.
Sumrall wants to improve his position but st nkoi is controlling well.
Sumrall wants to get back to his feet.
st nkoi is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Sumrall is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). George st nkoi!
George st nkoi made sure to mention his sponsor, Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Naru Jarkko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarkko's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hawaii 78 & E ala E. This should be a great matchup!
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155 lbs
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165 lbs
8 - 4 - 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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Naru Jarkko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Young!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarkko drives through with a takedown into Young's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jarkko stands and throws Young's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Young manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Young trying to mount his opponent but Jarkko defends it.
Young works his way into full mount!
Jarkko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Young dominating with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Young cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jarkko?
Jarkko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jarkko sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jarkko defending well though.
Jarkko is pressing down on Young's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jarkko is looking for a triangle but Young pushes his legs off easily.
Young pushes down on Jarkko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jarkko moves into full guard.
Young pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jarkko is keeping the position for now.
Jarkko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jarkko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Young manages to get himself to full guard.
Jarkko throws a big elbow that misses.
Young being controlled here, momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jarkko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jarkko trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Young is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Young jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jarkko fails with a takedown attempt.
Young throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Young checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jarkko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Young as he avoids it easily.
A big right from Jarkko misses.
Young tries to bum rush Jarkko with a series of wild strikes but Jarkko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Young wants to clinch.
Jarkko cracks a nice hook into Young's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young defending well as Jarkko loads up on a big left hand.
Jarkko misses the shot to the body.
Jarkko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Young tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jarkko is in Young's guard.
Jarkko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Young can't keep his opponent in guard - Jarkko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naru Jarkko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Young doesn't manage to clinch there - Jarkko circles away.
Naru Jarkko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Jarkko does no damage.
Young throws a low kick, looking for Jarkko's leg but Jarkko calmly moves out of range.
Young drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jarkko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jarkko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jarkko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Young counters with a left to the body.
Young misses with a head kick.
Jarkko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young.
Jarkko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Young lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Young.
Young connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jarkko momentarily.
Jarkko connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Jarkko.
Jarkko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Jarkko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jason Young is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body punch from Jarkko.
Jarkko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jarkko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Young's guard.
Jarkko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jarkko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jarkko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Young's guard.
Jarkko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jarkko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Young defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young trying to hold on to Jarkko's head to control him but Jarkko postures up.
Jarkko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jarkko prevents Young from standing back up.
Jarkko working over Young with some ground and pound. Young looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young is trying to stand back up but Jarkko is controlling him
Young is looking to control Jarkko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Young avoid being mounted?
Young keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko passes to full mount!
Jarkko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Young is looking to escape.
Jarkko cracks Young with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jarkko landing strikes from the mount and Young is in trouble!
Jarkko punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jarkko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Young is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Jarkko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jarkko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jarkko controlling the pace for now.
Jarkko's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jarkko lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naru Jarkko dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jarkko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Young moves away.
Jarkko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Jarkko.
Jarkko connects with a looping right hand.
Jarkko misses the shot to the body.
Jarkko slips a straight right by Young.
Jarkko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jarkko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Young moves away.
Young waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jarkko.
Jarkko throws a body punch but Young moves out of range.
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Jarkko is just out of range.
Jarkko misses with an uppercut.
Young throws an overhand right that lands on Jarkko's shoulder, as Jarkko tries to avoid the shot.
Young lands a jab to Jarkko's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jarkko.
Young needs to keep his hands up - Jarkko had a free shot at his head there.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jarkko throws a head kick that misses
letting Young counter with a right hand.
Young throws a nice looking combination but Jarkko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jarkko cracks the inside of Young's front leg.
Jarkko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Young looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Young misses with a head kick.
Jarkko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Young.
Naru Jarkko is winning the standup battle so far.
Young misses with an uppercut. Jarkko saw that one coming.
Jarkko cracks Young with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Jarkko does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko swings for the body but Young moves out of range.
Jarkko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Young momentarily.
Jarkko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jarkko looks to score with a jab to the body but Young is just out of range.
Jarkko shoots for a takedown but Young saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jarkko missing with a left hand there. Young was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Young throws a right hand that Jarkko ducks under and follows up with a left that Jarkko also avoids with ease.
Jarkko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Young.
Young misses with a low kick as Jarkko jumps back.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Young. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jarkko moves away.
Jarkko thows a body shot but no joy.
Jarkko throws a looping overhand right but Young ducks down to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Young. Those never looked like landing.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Young misses with a body shot.
Young misses with a series of wild punches.
Jarkko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Young uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jarkko.
Young swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jarkko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jason Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young throws a jab when Jarkko was well out of range.
Young dodges the punch combination from Jarkko.
Jarkko feints and then cracks Young's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Young down.
Young misses with a head kick.
Jarkko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Young moves out of range of the strikes.
Jarkko tried to score with a low kick but Young checks it.
Jarkko connects with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Young throws a push kick but Jarkko slaps the foot to one side.
Jarkko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Young is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jarkko.
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 Naru Jarkko.
Well Jarkko 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Naru Jarkko!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Naru Jarkko!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Naru Jarkko!
Naru Jarkko wins by unanimous decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Naru Jarkko made sure he mentioned Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sepp Maier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva's entrance music is Thunderstruck by AC/DC. A fine choice. Maier has chosen Apaga mas não bate as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Andy Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Sepp Maier!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Maier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva throws a push kick but Maier slaps the foot to one side.
Silva is looking to clinch but Maier is avoiding it.
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maier is out of range.
Maier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Maier slips the punch.
Silva thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maier if he has to take too many more of those.
Maier avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
Silva looks for the body kick but Maier saw that one coming.
Maier fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva has Maier up against the cage in a clinch.
Maier is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Silva to keep the fight standing.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Maier's ribcage.
Maier goes for a takedown attempt but Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Horrible takedown by Maier or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva which made him look bad.
Andy Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sepp Maier.
Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maier avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Maier's shoulder, as Maier tries to avoid the shot.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maier slips under a jab from Silva.
Maier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maier off to one side.
A low kick from Silva misses
and Maier counters with a takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Maier seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Maier throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Silva works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Maier is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maier is looking for a kimura here.
Silva tries to roll over but Maier keeps him under control.
Maier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maier looking for a submission but Silva manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Maier drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silva dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Maier gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva has control of Maier's left arm, preventing Maier from doing any damage.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva is looking to stand up but Maier isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Silva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Maier dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Maier's head and hops out.
A jab from Silva finds it's way through Maier's defenses.
Andy Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Maier checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Silva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maier blocks a low kick nicely.
Maier avoids the body shot from Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Maier.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Maier's head but Maier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maier defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Maier. Maier gets slowly back to his feet.
Maier avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Andy Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.
Silva misses the body punch
so Maier counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Maier throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maier postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Maier has gone for a leg lock! Silva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Maier's guard.
Maier trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maier working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Maier throws his legs up looking for a submission but Silva uses it to pass to side control.
Silva happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maier regains half guard.
Silva is pressing down on Maier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maier is holding on for now.
Maier is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva is really struggling to control Maier but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andy Silva wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Silva lands a nice looking kick to the body. Maier takes a step back to recover.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Silva throws a lazy head kick
so Maier counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andy Silva will probably get the nod.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silva throws out a leg kick but Maier moves out of range and Silva only half commits.
Maier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maier tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Silva taking a breather.
Maier jumps guard and drags Silva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Silva stands up and waves to Maier to follow him.
A big right from Silva misses.
Maier on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maier on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Maier moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Silva scores with a nice strike.
Maier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
Maier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maier blocks a low kick nicely.
Silva throws a leg kick but Maier sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Maier moves away and avoids it.
Maier is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva looks for the body kick but Maier saw that one coming.
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Maier in a clinch.
Maier tries to score a body lock takedown but Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Andy Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sepp Maier.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maier.
Maier pulls guard successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maier working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Maier can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Silva trying to control but Maier is working from the bottom.
Maier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard.
Maier is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Maier is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Silva is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Silva has escaped and now he's on top!
Maier being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maier looking for a sweep. Not yet Maier, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maier is striking but Silva is not phased and passes to half guard.
Silva performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Silva clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Silva tries to work over Maier's front leg with a kick but Maier checks it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Maier crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Silva - the referee stops the clock and Maier gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Silva. Maier manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Maier shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Maier checks a low kick from Silva.
Maier misses with a double jab.
Silva misses with a leg kick.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maier was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
Maier misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Maier's shoulder, as Maier tries to avoid the shot.
Silva is looking to slow Maier down with leg kicks.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maier.
Andy Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sepp Maier.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maier.
Maier is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maier closes the distance and clinches.
Maier is trying to pull guard but Silva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Silva is struggling to control the position.
Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Maier jumps guard but Silva stands there with Maier around his waist. Maier gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Silva stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Maier's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid body kick from Silva.
Maier tries to move into range but Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maier tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva counters with an inside leg kick.
Maier takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maier has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silva.
Silva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Silva lands a high kick!
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silva lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maier has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maier and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Maier fails to land the takedown.
Silva catches Maier with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maier is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maier misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Silva had his way with Sepp Maier in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Maier moves out of range easily.
A solid body kick from Silva.
Maier blocks the body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
Silva throws a front kick aimed at Maier's knee but Maier avoids it well.
Maier takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Maier shoots in.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maier is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Some bone on bone action there as Maier checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maier darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
Silva is pressed up against the cage. Maier has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva down to the mat. Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Andy Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sepp Maier.
Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maier's calf.
Silva is looking to score with low kicks.
Silva lands with an overhand left.
Maier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva jabs Maier right on the nose. Maier blinks but takes it well.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Silva tenderised Maier's leg. Maier is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva with a hook.
Sepp Maier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maier avoids a kick to the body.
Maier is looking to clinch.
Silva misses with an uppercut. Maier saw that one coming.
Maier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva lands a body shot.
Silva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maiers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maier has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Maier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Maier crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Silva - the referee stops the clock and Maier gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Silva. Maier manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Silva looks to throw the jab but Maier is out of range.
Maier stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
Maier tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Maier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maier wants to clinch.
Maier shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maier shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sepp Maier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andy Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Maier shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 William Gold scores the fight for Andy Silva!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Andy Silva!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Andy Silva!
Andy Silva wins by unanimous decision!
Andy Silva retains his middleweight title!
Andy Silva took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'm a bad motherfu**er!'.
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