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Bloody Hell L PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin Chamberlain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Jones jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chamberlain comes to the cage accompanied by Human Desolation - Pandemic Nation. Ray Jones jr acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Chamberlain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Jones jr!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chamberlain shoots in but no luck this time.
Chamberlain shoots in for a takedown but Jones jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chamberlain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Chamberlain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chamberlain counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones jr won't be happy with that.
Jones jr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chamberlain is looking to take a break and control but Jones jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones jr missing with punches from the bottom.
Jones jr trying to control here.
Jones jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chamberlain scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones jr trying to control from the bottom.
Chamberlain knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones jr on the ground.
Chamberlain is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
It looks like Chamberlain is going to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones jr actively working from the bottom here.
Jones jr misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Chamberlain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jones jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chamberlain missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones jr looking for submissions off his back.
Jones jr throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Chamberlain is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones jr is just riding it out for now. Chamberlain eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones jr looking for submissions off his back.
Jones jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones jr.
Chamberlain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chamberlain has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones jr is proving hard to escape from.
Jones jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chamberlain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chamberlain throws a big right hand that misses.
Chamberlain wants to stand but Jones jr has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jones jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chamberlain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Jones jr is tightening it up a little... Chamberlain has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Chamberlain reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Chamberlain taps out! Nice BJJ there by Jones jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ray Jones jr!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mason Churcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Arne Georgsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georgsen has chosen O Fortuna as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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209 lbs
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212 lbs
19 - 35 - 3 |
BJJ White 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mason Churcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 35 - 3, fighting out of London, Hans Arne Georgsen!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Churcher. No joy for Georgsen on that attempt.
Georgsen throws a series of punches but Churcher avoids them all with ease.
A left and a right from Churcher both land. Nice combination.
Georgsen swings for the body but Churcher moves out of range.
Churcher lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Churcher.
Hans Arne Georgsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Churcher misses.
Georgsen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Georgsen shoots for a takedown but Churcher saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mason Churcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Arne Georgsen.
Georgsen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Churcher stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Churcher wants it to stay on the feet.
Churcher avoids the body shot from Georgsen.
Churcher with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Georgsen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Churcher. No joy for Georgsen on that attempt.
Georgsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Churcher was well out of range. Poor timing from Georgsen.
Churcher scores with a sloppy right hand. Georgsen should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georgsen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Churcher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice jab there from Churcher.
Georgsen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Georgsen looks gassed!
Churcher is not content to let Georgsen control the position.
Churcher pushes Georgsen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Georgsen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Churcher is not content to let Georgsen control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Georgsen prevents Churcher from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Churcher can't do much from the bottom here.
Churcher is looking for a sweep.
Churcher is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Georgsen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Georgsen has an Americana. Churcher didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Georgsen is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Georgsen hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hans Arne Georgsen!
An out of breath and clearly excited Hans Arne Georgsen thanked Reaper Combatwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lee Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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167 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Jaa!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaa fails to land with a series of punches.
Jaa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jaa checks the leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jaa.
Tyler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sloppy strikes from Jaa. Those never looked like landing.
Jaa swinging wildly here.
Jaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jaa cracks Tyler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tyler scores with a decent looking hook.
A big right from Tyler misses.
Tyler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jaa as he jumps to the side.
A good leg kick by Jaa.
Tyler takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck for Tyler with that takedown attempt.
Tyler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa looks to land a combination but Tyler avoids it well.
Tyler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Tyler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Tyler with that takedown attempt.
Jaa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tony Jaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyler misses with a takedown attempt - Jaa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tyler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jaa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tyler.
Tyler swings widly with a right hand
and Jaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jaa tries to work over Tyler's front leg with a kick but Tyler checks it.
Tyler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jaa. Jaa obviously looking to wear him down.
Tyler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tyler shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jaa circles away.
Jaa scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tyler is defended easily by Jaa.
Jaa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jaa throws a right and a left that Tyler avoids nicely.
Tyler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jaa but Jaa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horrible takedown by Tyler or perhaps it was just good defense by Jaa which made him look bad.
Jaa throws a body kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Jaa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Tyler. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Jaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tyler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jaa leaves Tyler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tyler misses with a straight left.
Jaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyler is just out of range.
Tyler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jaa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jaa is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jaa tries to escape but Tyler is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jaa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaa is trying to buck Tyler off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaa is not content to let Tyler control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Jaa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jaa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jaa blocks the body kick.
Jaa lands a jab to Tyler's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Jaa.
A punch combination from Jaa misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jaa.
Jaa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tony Jaa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tyler is defended easily by Jaa.
Nice sprawl there from Jaa as Tyler shoots in.
Tyler shoots for a double leg takedown but Jaa sprawls well. He's pushed Tyler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Tyler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A cross from Jaa lands.
Jaa throws a combination. Tyler tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Tyler lands but Jaa takes it in his stride.
Tyler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tyler shoots in for a takedown but Jaa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jaa throws a body punch but Tyler moves out of range.
Jaa scores with a one two! Tyler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tyler closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jaa did well to prevent Tyler getting side control.
Jaa wants to stand back up but Tyler manages to pass into side control.
Tyler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jaa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jaa pushes Tyler away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tyler gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaa bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaa connects with a solid leg kick.
Jaa misses with a series of wild punches.
Jaa gets caught flat footed, as Tyler shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tyler won't allow Jaa to get back to his feet.
Tyler trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jaa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tyler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tyler prevents Jaa from standing back up.
Tyler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jaa looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee Tyler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tony Jaa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jaa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tyler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jaa but Jaa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tyler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tyler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tyler looking to score a takedown here. Jaa is defending well but Tyler drives through and ends up in Jaa's guard.
Tyler is stalling in the full guard.
Tyler decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jaa, up you get!
Jaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jaa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Tyler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaa thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tyler.
Jaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyler manages to avoid it.
Jaa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jaa wants it to stay on the feet.
Jaa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tony Jaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaa slips under a jab from Tyler.
Jaa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tyler rather than just go for the knockout.
Tyler shoots for a double leg takedown but Jaa sprawls well. He's pushed Tyler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tyler lands a glancing blow to the side of Jaa's head.
Jaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tyler.
Jaa wants to land a leg kick but Tyler is out of range.
Jaa scores with a nice right hand.
A shot to the liver by Jaa. Beautiful body shot.
Tyler misses with a straight left.
Tyler shoots in for a takedown but Jaa shows good takedown defense.
Tyler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tyler throws out a leg kick but Jaa moves out of range and Tyler only half commits.
Tyler fails with the takedown.
Jaa thuds his shin into the meat of Tyler's side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaa lands a nice hook to Tyler's body. Tyler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jaa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jaa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tyler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyler shoots in but Jaa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jaa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jaa throws a series of punches but Tyler moves out of range.
Tyler shoots for a double leg takedown but Jaa sprawls well. He's pushed Tyler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jaa ducks under a wild hook from Tyler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tyler.
Tyler tries to move into range but Jaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tyler slips a jab and a cross from Jaa.
A jab from Tyler misses.
Tyler with a nice cross.
Jaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaa misses with a body shot.
Jaa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tyler.
Tyler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tyler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jaa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jaa misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaa feints a jab promting Tyler to slip. Jaa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tyler slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tyler.
Jaa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tyler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A right-left combo lands from Jaa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaa wants to slow Tyler down by chopping away at his legs.
Jaa throws a series of punches but Tyler moves out of range.
Jaa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tyler.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyler avoids the body shot from Jaa.
Jaa throws out a loose jab but Tyler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jaa is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tyler asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Jaa.
I've got Jaa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Tony Jaa!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Tony Jaa!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Tony Jaa!
Tony Jaa wins by unanimous decision!
Tony Jaa really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George st nkoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). st nkoi comes to the cage accompanied by number one. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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199 lbs
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199 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, George st nkoi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida cracks the inside of st nkoi's front leg.
st nkoi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Machida keeping full guard, as st nkoi tries to pass.
st nkoi trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
st nkoi stands up and waves to Machida to follow him.
st nkoi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
st nkoi content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
st nkoi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
st nkoi is controlling the pace.
st nkoi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Machida doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time st nkoi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
st nkoi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Machida's thigh. Machida counters though and makes it back to full guard.
st nkoi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Machida's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
st nkoi pushing down on Machida's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Machida desperately trying to maintain half guard.
st nkoi is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
st nkoi trying to pass the guard but Machida defending well.
st nkoi is looking for a kimura but Machida is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for st nkoi to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from st nkoi there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with st nkoi in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
st nkoi wants to pass the guard but Machida is defending well.
st nkoi seems to be working for a kimura but Machida defends the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
st nkoi trying to control from half guard but Machida is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George st nkoi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Machida misses with a two punch combination.
Machida instigates a clinch.
Machida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
st nkoi wants the takedown. Machida is fighting it off but st nkoi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Machida's guard against the cage.
George st nkoi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machida tries to land a sweep but no joy.
st nkoi wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
st nkoi wants to pass the guard but Machida is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
st nkoi trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of George st nkoi.
Machida throws a leg kick
and st nkoi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Machida won't be happy with that.
st nkoi trying to control the position but Machida is working away.
Machida seems a little lost for a moment, as st nkoi dominates the positioning.
st nkoi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
st nkoi trying to control the action but Machida is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
st nkoi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Machida knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
st nkoi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
st nkoi is looking to take a break and control but Machida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
st nkoi is trying to get an arm triangle but Machida is defending well.
Machida is not content to let st nkoi control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
st nkoi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Machida rolls with the submission and now he's on top in st nkoi's guard! Nice work there by Machida!
Machida is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
st nkoi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
st nkoi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Machida gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George st nkoi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Good work by st nkoi as he checks the leg kick.
Machida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machida misses with the combination.
Machida tries to work over st nkoi's front leg with a kick but st nkoi checks it.
Machida feints a jab promting st nkoi to slip. Machida then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. st nkoi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Machida closes the distance and clinches.
Machida is fighting off a takedown attempt but st nkoi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Machida to the mat. Machida regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
st nkoi stands and throws Machida's legs to the side, diving into side control.
st nkoi trying to control the position but Machida is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
st nkoi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
st nkoi trying to control the action but Machida is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
st nkoi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Machida rolls with the submission and now he's on top in st nkoi's guard! Nice work there by Machida!
st nkoi has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Machida doesn't defend quickly enough and st nkoi has managed to lock this one up! Can Machida escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to st nkoi on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). George st nkoi!
George st nkoi 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilsooooon James Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Belt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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27
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Intelligent |
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Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilsooooon James Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Black Belt!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James Da Silva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Belt to the mat! Belt manages to get full guard.
Belt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Belt is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
James Da Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
James Da Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belt is keeping the position for now.
James Da Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
James Da Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James Da Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
James Da Silva advances position into side control!
James Da Silva tries to advance to mount but Belt instead regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James Da Silva tries to pass to full mount but Belt defends it.
James Da Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Belt defends the submission attempt.
James Da Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Belt makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Belt fails to land with a series of punches.
Belt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James Da Silva.
Belt throws a body punch but James Da Silva moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belt misses with the combination.
Belt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Black Belt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belt misses with a wild body shot.
James Da Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Belt's waist but Belt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James Da Silva off to one side.
Belt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James Da Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Belt pinned against the cage. Belt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice sprawl there from Belt as James Da Silva shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilsooooon James Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James Da Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
James Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Belt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Belt.
James Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belt.
Belt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belt throws a series of punches but James Da Silva moves out of range.
James Da Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and James Da Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James Da Silva.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belt. James Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down James Da Silva rather than just go for the knockout.
James Da Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Belt.
Belt throws a wild body kick that James Da Silva sees coming a mile off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belt just misses with a punch to the body.
Belt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James Da Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Black Belt will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
James Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Belt throws a hook but James Da Silva avoids it easily.
Belt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Belt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Belt throws a right hand that James Da Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that James Da Silva also avoids with ease.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Belt enables James Da Silva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Belt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belt scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Belt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James Da Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Belt throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belt misses with a kick to the body.
James Da Silva shoots for a takedown but Belt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Belt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James Da Silva.
James Da Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
James Da Silva avoids the body shot from Belt.
Black Belt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James Da Silva dodges the punch combination from Belt.
Belt misses with a wild body shot.
Belt thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Belt misses its intended target.
Belt misses with a few strikes there.
Belt thows a body shot but no joy.
Belt misses with an uppercut. James Da Silva saw that one coming.
Belt thows a body shot but no joy.
Belt throws a low kick but it's checked well by James Da Silva.
Belt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belt misses with a low kick.
James Da Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Belt defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilsooooon James Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belt just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Belt throws a body kick that misses.
Belt swinging wildly here.
Belt throws a big shot that misses.
Black Belt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Belt misses the target.
Belt thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belt slaps away a takedown attempt from James Da Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Belt stuffs the takedown attempt from James Da Silva. James Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
James Da Silva moves away from the strike by Belt.
Belt throws a push kick but James Da Silva slaps the foot to one side.
Belt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belt. James Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belt swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Black Belt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! James Da Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
James Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belt.
Belt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James Da Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Belt.
Belt fails to land with a series of punches.
Belt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James Da Silva moves away.
Belt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Belt misses with a looping left.
Belt throws a right and a left that James Da Silva avoids nicely.
Belt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Belt throws a right and a left that James Da Silva avoids nicely.
James Da Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Belt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James Da Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Belt, looking for a takedown. James Da Silva pushes Belt against the cage but Belt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Belt.
Belt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James Da Silva moves away.
James Da Silva looks for a takedown but Belt sprawls well.
Belt misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Belt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belt takes a swing at James Da Silva's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Belt misses.
James Da Silva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Belt's guard.
James Da Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
James Da Silva pushing down on Belt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
James Da Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Belt defends the submission attempt.
James Da Silva trying to control the action but Belt is working from the bottom.
James Da Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James Da Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belt pushes James Da Silva off and gets back to his feet.
James Da Silva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Belt's half guard.
Belt wants to get back to his feet.
James Da Silva trying to pass the guard but Belt defending well.
James Da Silva stops Belt from getting back to his feet.
Belt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
James Da Silva is looking for a kimura but Belt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for James Da Silva to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James Da Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Belt is just riding it out for now. James Da Silva eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James Da Silva is keen to just control but Belt is a slippery customer.
James Da Silva trying to pass the guard but Belt defending well.
Well, if James Da Silva is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Belt looks like he's trying to stand up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James Da Silva uses his free foot to push down on Belt's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Belt.
James Da Silva trying to control but Belt is having none of it.
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 Wilsooooon James Da Silva.
I think Belt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Black Belt!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Black Belt!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Black Belt!
Black Belt wins by unanimous decision!
Black Belt 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 Sepp Maier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naruto Uzamaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Maier might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Apaga mas năo bate. Sepp Maier has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
192 lbs
21 - 15 - 0 |
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27
182 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good low kicks
Powerful |
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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
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Sepp Maier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Naruto Uzamaki!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzamaki is looking to land body kicks.
Uzamaki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Uzamaki stuffs the takedown.
Maier looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Uzamaki is adopting a defensive guard.
Maier has gone for a leg lock! Uzamaki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Maier's guard.
Uzamaki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzamaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uzamaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maier is keeping the position for now.
Maier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Uzamaki defends it easily.
Uzamaki stopping the sweep attempt from Maier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maier throws his legs up looking for a submission but Uzamaki uses it to pass to side control.
Maier regains half guard.
Maier looking for a kimura from the bottom but Uzamaki passes into side control!
Maier manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Uzamaki is looking to advance position but Maier won't allow it.
Maier wants to improve his position but Uzamaki is controlling well.
Maier missing with punches from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maier punching from the bottom.
Uzamaki moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Maier.
Maier explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Maier tries to clinch up but Uzamaki circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uzamaki stuffs the takedown.
Uzamaki looks to throw the jab but Maier is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sepp Maier dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Uzamaki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Uzamaki throws a head kick that misses.
Sepp Maier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maier avoids the body shot from Uzamaki.
Uzamaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maier.
Maier shoots for a takedown but Uzamaki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A big right from Uzamaki misses.
A combination from Uzamaki does no damage.
A jab from Uzamaki misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maier misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Naruto Uzamaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Uzamaki misses.
Uzamaki misses with the combination.
Maier shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Uzamaki as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sepp Maier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maier shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Uzamaki as he avoids it easily.
Uzamaki throws a jab when Maier was well out of range.
Maier on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Uzamaki. Uzamaki obviously looking to wear him down.
Uzamaki throws a leg kick but Maier moved away.
Maier misses with a takedown attempt - Uzamaki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maier needs to keep his hands up - Uzamaki had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Maier.
Maier shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Uzamaki tries to hold on but Maier postures up.
Maier goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Uzamaki is on top in guard.
Uzamaki tries to stand but Maier is controlling from the bottom.
Maier manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maier scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Maier moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Uzamaki has worked his arm free - good work by Uzamaki!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maier misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maier goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Uzamaki rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Maier's guard! Nice work there by Uzamaki!
Maier is looking for a triangle here but Uzamaki uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Naruto Uzamaki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Uzamaki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Maier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Uzamaki lands a right hook to the body.
Maier shoots in and drives through. Uzamaki sprawls well.
Maier fails to land the takedown.
Uzamaki looks to throw the jab but Maier is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sepp Maier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maier takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Uzamaki tries to land a front kick but Maier steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice cross by Uzamaki.
Maier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzamaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice cross by Uzamaki.
Uzamaki throws a hook to the side of Maier's head but Maier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uzamaki scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Naruto Uzamaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Uzamaki.
Uzamaki leaves Maier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maier tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Uzamaki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maier decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Maier tries to pass the half guard into mount. Uzamaki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maier seems to be looking for submissions.
Maier is trying for a kimura here. Uzamaki looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Maier wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sepp Maier!
Sepp Maier gave a mention to Bushido Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Begbie Franco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Sumrall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franco's entrance music is Born Slippy. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
190 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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29
194 lbs
24 - 19 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Begbie Franco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Pat Sumrall!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Franco looks for the body kick but Sumrall saw that one coming.
Pat Sumrall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Franco.
Franco explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Franco swats away the attempt to clinch by Sumrall.
Franco throws a head kick but Sumrall moves out of range.
Franco paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sumrall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Franco circles away quickly and effectively.
Sumrall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sumrall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sumrall checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sumrall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sumrall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Franco. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sumrall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Franco's sensitive parts.
Franco slips a jab and a cross from Sumrall.
Franco scoring well with a low kick there.
Sumrall tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Franco counters with a thumping low kick.
Sumrall throws a body punch but Franco moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumrall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Franco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sumrall tries to clinch up.
Franco looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sumrall misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Sumrall.
Sumrall throws a nice looking combination but Franco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sumrall moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Sumrall fails to land.
Sumrall tries a knee to the head but Franco blocks it.
Sumrall misses with a punch on the inside.
Franco manages to break the clinch.
Franco lands with a nice body kick.
Sumrall looks gassed!
Sumrall connects with a leg kick. Franco looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Franco thumps Sumrall with a low kick.
Sumrall misses with a head kick.
Sumrall tries to close the distance and clinch but Franco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Sumrall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franco cracks Sumrall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Pat Sumrall has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sumrall misses with a hook. Franco ducked under it nicely.
Franco throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sumrall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Franco manages to avoid it.
Franco throws a nice outside leg kick.
Franco throws a series of strikes that have Sumrall backpedaling.
Franco connects with an inside leg kick.
Franco throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sumrall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Franco throws the kick towards the body but Sumrall avoids it.
Franco lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Franco misses with a body kick.
Sumrall tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sumrall takes a swing at Franco's ribcage but misses.
Sumrall moves out of range of the body kick from Franco.
Sumrall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Franco moves away.
Sumrall steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Franco. That one must have hurt.
Sumrall's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Franco turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall moves out of range of the body kick from Franco.
Sumrall takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A head kick misses from Franco.
Sumrall checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Franco feints and then cracks Sumrall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sumrall down.
Franco lands a jab.
Franco tries to land a front kick but Sumrall steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Franco scores with a head kick.
Franco looks for the body kick but Sumrall saw that one coming.
Sumrall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Franco blocks a head kick by Sumrall.
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!
Franco feints and then cracks Sumrall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sumrall down.
A leg kick checked by Franco.
Franco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Franco 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 Sumrall has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sumrall and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall tries to clinch up but Franco circles away and keeps his distance.
Sumrall avoids the body shot from Franco.
Sumrall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Franco.
Sumrall takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A chopping leg kick lands by Franco.
Franco connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That has opened up Pat Sumrall's cut even more.
Franco with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Franco connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sumrall's hands.
Sumrall tries to score with a low kick but Franco moves his leg out of the way.
Sumrall moves out of range of the body kick from Franco.
Franco connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sumrall's hands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Franco.
Franco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sumrall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Franco lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sumrall's sensitive parts.
Franco lands with a right hand.
Franco will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Begbie Franco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pat Sumrall's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice body kick there by Sumrall.
Sumrall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Franco at a distance.
Franco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sumrall tries to clinch but Franco moves out of range.
Sumrall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Franco turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sumrall is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Franco rather than just go for the knockout.
Sumrall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sumrall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sumrall throws a solid leg kick but Franco takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sumrall.
Franco misses with a kick to the body.
Franco scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sumrall. Franco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sumrall wants to clinch up but Franco keeps it at a distance.
Franco lands a jab to the nose.
Sumrall fails to land with a series of punches.
Franco scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Some bone on bone action there as Sumrall checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sumrall fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Begbie Franco is winning the standup battle so far.
Franco defending well as Sumrall loads up on a big left hand.
Sumrall takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sumrall swinging wildly here.
Franco cracks Sumrall with an open hand slap.
The cut above Pat Sumrall's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A solid leg kick lands there for Franco.
Franco walks into a jab.
Sumrall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sumrall is breathing heavily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Franco, as that shot connected.
Franco pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Franco plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Franco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sumrall can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sumrall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sumrall is looking to clinch.
Franco blocks a head kick by Sumrall.
Franco buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Franco looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Franco was well out of range. Poor timing from Sumrall.
Franco lands with a kick to the temple. Sumrall shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sumrall is rocked!
Pat Sumrall's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pat Sumrall's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Begbie Franco!
A relieved looking Begbie Franco thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Naru Jarkko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samak Tiyapairat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarkko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hawaii 78 & E ala E. Tiyapairat comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ram Muay kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Samak Tiyapairat!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiyapairat throws a head kick that misses
and Jarkko counters with a leg kick.
A low kick from Tiyapairat misses
and Jarkko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jarkko won't allow Tiyapairat to get back to his feet.
Jarkko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jarkko works his way into full mount!
Jarkko is landing with some decent strikes but Tiyapairat is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jarkko lands a big elbow.
Jarkko lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jarkko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tiyapairat is looking to escape.
Jarkko with a couple of short strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarkko lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tiyapairat hang on?
Tiyapairat is rocked!
It looks like Samak Tiyapairat has been cut.
Jarkko cracks Tiyapairat with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naru Jarkko!
Naru Jarkko 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 Touchin Bungholz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Nagiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nagiev has chosen Dmitry Nagiev - All I Promised as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
20 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Touchin Bungholz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Dmitry Nagiev!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bungholz misses with a takedown attempt - Nagiev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bungholz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bungholz drops his hands momentarily and Nagiev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nagiev scores with a head kick.
Bungholz lands with a nice combination. Nagiev backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bungholz lands a jab.
Bungholz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nagiev tries to avoid it but Bungholz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nagiev to the ground. Nagiev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bungholz loads up on a big right hand but Nagiev slips the punch.
Nagiev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bungholz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bungholz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nagiev on the side of the head.
Bungholz blocks a head kick by Nagiev.
Nagiev moves out of range as Bungholz strikes.
A big right from Nagiev misses.
Nagiev misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungholz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Bungholz misses the target.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Nagiev! Bungholz is out on his feet! Nagiev rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Bungholz is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Bungholz is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitry Nagiev!
After the big win, Dmitry Nagiev made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr Funktastic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John The Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Pitbull has chosen Three 6 Mafia - It's a Fight as his entrance music. John The Pitbull has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Mr Funktastic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, John The Pitbull!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funktastic shoots in for a takedown but The Pitbull shows good takedown defense.
The Pitbull has managed to clinch.
The Pitbull pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Funktastic moves into the clinch successfully.
Funktastic can't get the takedown.
Funktastic stops a takedown attempt from The Pitbull.
Funktastic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by The Pitbull after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Funktastic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funktastic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The Pitbull fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The Pitbull looks to land a right hand but Funktastic moved out of range.
The Pitbull displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Funktastic throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funktastic takes one to the side of the head.
John The Pitbull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Funktastic.
The Pitbull moves away from the strike by Funktastic.
Funktastic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Pitbull momentarily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Funktastic.
It looks like John The Pitbull has been cut.
The Pitbull fails to land with a series of punches.
Funktastic tries to keep at a distance but The Pitbull has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull gets control of Funktastic's arms and successfully pulls guard. The Pitbull will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Funktastic distracts The Pitbull with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Funktastic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Funktastic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Funktastic is looking to work some ground and pound but The Pitbull has wrist control.
Funktastic lands a couple of digs.
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!
Funktastic stops The Pitbull from standing up.
Funktastic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Funktastic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Pitbull is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Funktastic is controlling him.
Funktastic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! The Pitbull is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! The Pitbull has escaped and now he's on top!
The Pitbull stands and steps away. Funktastic gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Funktastic is fending him off so far but The Pitbull persists. Nope, Funktastic circles away and we're back to standing.
The Pitbull fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Pitbull shoots for a takedown but Funktastic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jab by The Pitbull.
Funktastic gets tackled into the cage by The Pitbull. The Pitbull maintains the clinch.
Funktastic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The Pitbull fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Funktastic looks to throw the jab but The Pitbull is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull throws a lazy right hand but Funktastic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Pitbull is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Pitbull rushes Funktastic and presses him up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funktastic wants a takedown.
The Pitbull prevents the takedown attempt.
Funktastic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by The Pitbull after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John The Pitbull will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John The Pitbull's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Funktastic throws a jab but it's blocked by The Pitbull.
The Pitbull gets a clinch.
Funktastic is looking for a takedown.
The Pitbull is trying to maintain a safe position but Funktastic gets an underhook and turns The Pitbull into the cage.
Funktastic is looking for a takedown.
The Pitbull misses with a punch on the inside.
The Pitbull gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Funktastic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Funktastic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Pitbull misses with the head strike.
The Pitbull gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The Pitbull tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The Pitbull is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Funktastic is just riding it out for now. The Pitbull eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pitbull thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Funktastic manages to get to full guard.
Funktastic looking for a guillotine here but The Pitbull defends easily.
The Pitbull stands up and waves to Funktastic to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic shoots for a double leg takedown but The Pitbull sprawls well. He's pushed Funktastic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Funktastic staying out of range there.
The Pitbull takes a swing at Funktastic's ribcage but misses.
The Pitbull is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Funktastic misses with an uppercut. The Pitbull saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Funktastic.
The Pitbull tries to bum rush Funktastic with a series of wild strikes but Funktastic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from The Pitbull.
Funktastic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Funktastic throws a low kick but The Pitbull moves out of range easily.
The Pitbull scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull drives through with a takedown into guard.
The Pitbull tries to stand but Funktastic is controlling from the bottom.
Funktastic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Pitbull gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The Pitbull avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Funktastic is looking for a triangle but The Pitbull pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Funktastic holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John The Pitbull showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John The Pitbull's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Funktastic scores with a punch to the head.
The Pitbull scores with a punch to the head.
Funktastic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Pitbull.
The Pitbull slips under a jab from Funktastic.
The Pitbull takes one to the side of the head.
Funktastic throws a shot from downtown. The Pitbull moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Pitbull looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pitbull throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Funktastic's waist but Funktastic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Pitbull off to one side.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Pitbull.
Funktastic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Pitbull counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Funktastic misses the target.
Funktastic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull wants to clinch.
The Pitbull shoots in for a takedown but Funktastic shows good takedown defense.
The Pitbull misses with a takedown attempt
and Funktastic counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Funktastic.
Mr Funktastic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John The Pitbull.
Funktastic postures up in The Pitbull's guard and throws a big left but The Pitbull blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funktastic with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic is in close to The Pitbull's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Funktastic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Pitbull works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Pitbull is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Funktastic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Funktastic landing some decent shots from guard.
Funktastic forces his way into half guard.
Funktastic is looking to take a break and control but The Pitbull is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Funktastic has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Funktastic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Funktastic throwing shots but The Pitbull is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic wants to free his trapped foot but The Pitbull is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Funktastic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The Pitbull avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Funktastic.
The Pitbull looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funktastic is working for a submission of some sort.
The Pitbull actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Funktastic clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on John The Pitbull's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The Pitbull tries to clinch up but Funktastic circles away and keeps his distance.
The Pitbull ducks right into an uppercut from Funktastic.
The Pitbull fails to land with a series of punches.
The Pitbull fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Funktastic just misses with a punch to the body.
Funktastic throws the left hand but The Pitbull avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funktastic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Pitbull.
Funktastic fails with the takedown.
The Pitbull tries to clinch but Funktastic moves away
and Funktastic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from The Pitbull. Those never looked like landing.
Funktastic moves into range and connects with a jab.
The Pitbull slips under a jab.
The Pitbull with a lazy takedown attempt
and Funktastic counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Funktastic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Pitbull feints and as Funktastic raises his hands in defense, The Pitbull changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The Pitbull got a little sloppy there for a moment and Funktastic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Pitbull has managed to get both his arms back between Funktastic's legs - danger averted.
Funktastic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Pitbull trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull stands and steps away. Funktastic gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
John The Pitbull is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Pitbull takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice uppercut there from The Pitbull.
Funktastic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Pitbull throws a combination. Funktastic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The Pitbull fails to land with a series of punches.
The Pitbull tries for a takedown but Funktastic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Funktastic throws a hook but The Pitbull blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Funktastic.
Funktastic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Funktastic thows a body shot but no joy.
Funktastic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Pitbull moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Pitbull scores a takedown into full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funktastic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John The Pitbull dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on John The Pitbull's cut.
That's time! Funktastic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The Pitbull throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for Funktastic with that takedown attempt.
Funktastic stuffs the takedown attempt from The Pitbull. The Pitbull gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Pitbull pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pitbull throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The Pitbull takes a jab right on the kisser.
The Pitbull shoots and misses
and Funktastic counters with a nice uppercut.
The Pitbull misses with a two punch combination.
Funktastic misses with a low kick.
The Pitbull misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Pitbull misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic closes the distance and clinches up with The Pitbull, looking for a takedown. Funktastic pushes The Pitbull against the cage but The Pitbull circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Pitbull thows a left - swing and a miss!
Funktastic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Pitbull.
Mr Funktastic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John The Pitbull.
A cross from Funktastic lands.
Funktastic shoots for a double leg takedown but The Pitbull sprawls well. He's pushed Funktastic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Funktastic looking to score a takedown here. The Pitbull is defending well but Funktastic drives through and ends up in The Pitbull's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull wants to stand but Funktastic is controlling the position.
Funktastic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funktastic throws a big elbow that misses.
Funktastic prevents The Pitbull from getting back to his feet.
Funktastic drops back looking for a leg! The Pitbull is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Pitbull manages to kick Funktastic off! Funktastic jumps back into The Pitbull's guard.
The Pitbull is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Funktastic is controlling him.
Funktastic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Pitbull is keeping the position for now.
The Pitbull looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Funktastic is pushing down on The Pitbull's leg trying to pass to half guard. The Pitbull is fighting to maintain full guard but Funktastic has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull looks like he's trying to stand up.
The Pitbull is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The Pitbull has hold of Funktastic's hands but Funktastic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The Pitbull is looking to escape.
The Pitbull is not content to let Funktastic control the position.
The Pitbull kicks off Funktastic and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funktastic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Funktastic seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Pitbull blocking the ground and pound attempt from Funktastic.
Funktastic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The Pitbull looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Funktastic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think The Pitbull has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for John The Pitbull!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for John The Pitbull!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight as a draw!
John The Pitbull wins by majority decision!
John The Pitbull is the new welterweight champion!
John The Pitbull gave a mention to Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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