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O.R.G. 45 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arnfinn Nesset (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Rojer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nesset comes into the arena with Mohamed's theme tune blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class 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
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Arnfinn Nesset!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Rojer!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rojer blocks a jab.
Rojer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rojer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Nesset.
Rojer with a nice cross.
Arnfinn Nesset seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nesset tries to clinch up.
Nesset misses with an uppercut.
Nesset throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rojer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nesset blocks a low kick nicely.
Rojer takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nesset.
Rojer blocks a body shot from Nesset.
Nesset tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rojer's elbow.
Nesset lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rojer.
Rojer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nesset working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rojer as Nesset tries to tie him up.
Nesset throws a punch but it's blocked by Rojer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojer misses with the head strike.
Nesset doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Nesset.
Nesset swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nesset wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rojer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nesset misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nesset pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nesset connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rojer momentarily.
Rojer lands a nice shot to the body.
Nesset misses with a hook
and Rojer counters with a stiff right hand.
Rojer throws a lazy right hand but Nesset sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nesset tries to close the distance and clinch but Rojer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nesset misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rojer.
Rojer throws out a leg kick but Nesset moves out of range and Rojer only half commits.
Rojer throws a low kick, looking for Nesset's leg but Nesset calmly moves out of range.
Nesset swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nesset moves away from the strike by Rojer.
Rojer slips a jab and a cross from Nesset.
Rojer throws a chopping leg kick but Nesset manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nesset misses with a straight right.
Nesset looks to land a body kick but Rojer moved away.
Nesset throws a head kick that Rojer semi-blocks.
Rojer throws a low kick, looking for Nesset's leg but Nesset calmly moves out of range.
Nesset lands a nice hook to Rojer's body. Rojer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rojer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nesset throws a looping overhand right but Rojer ducks down to avoid it.
Rojer slips a jab from Nesset.
Rojer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rojer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nesset.
Nesset swinging wildly here.
Rojer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jab from Rojer.
Rojer jabs at Nesset's body.
Rojer connects with the punch.
Nesset moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nesset takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Nesset.
Rojer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nesset misses with a hook.
Nesset fails to land with a series of punches.
Rojer connects with a crisp jab.
Nesset connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rojer lands a leg kick that knocks Nesset off balance momentarily.
Rojer walks into a straight right hand from Nesset.
Nesset lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rojer scores with a jab.
Nesset lands a front kick.
Nesset throws a big shot that misses.
Nesset throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Rojer to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nesset avoids the head kick by Rojer.
Nesset misses with a straight right.
Rojer lands a nice looking body shot.
Nesset takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojer misses with a looping right.
Rojer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nesset had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rojer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rojer lands a jab to the head.
Rojer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rojer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rojer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nesset throws a low kick but Rojer moves out of range easily.
Nesset lands a jab.
Rojer is looking to chop away at Nesset's legs.
A jab lands there for Rojer.
Rojer wants to slow Nesset down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nesset fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nesset takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rojer tries a head kick but it misses.
Rojer misses with a body shot.
Rojer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nesset is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Rojer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nesset avoids the head kick by Rojer.
Nesset takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A bone on bone clash there as Nesset blocks the leg kick.
Rojer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rojer tried to score with a low kick but Nesset checks it.
Rojer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Nesset checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rojer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rojer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rojer throws out a loose jab but Nesset uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nesset throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rojer.
Rojer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A clash of legs there as Nesset blocks the low kick.
Nesset scores with a three punch combo!
Nesset cracks Rojer with a good jab.
Rojer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rojer throws an overhand right that lands on Nesset's shoulder, as Nesset tries to avoid the shot.
Rojer lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nesset misses with a looping right.
Nesset connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nesset defending well as Rojer loads up on a big left hand.
Rojer misses with a looping right.
Rojer throws a head kick but Nesset moves out of range.
Nesset lands a jab to the nose.
A nice combination there by Nesset.
Rojer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rojer misses with a looping right.
Nesset thows a body shot but no joy.
Nesset throws an overhand right that lands on Rojer's shoulder, as Rojer tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot lands for Nesset.
Nesset takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nesset misses with a hook. Rojer ducked under it nicely.
Nesset tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rojer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Nesset misses its intended target.
Rojer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Rojer as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nesset looks to land a combination but Rojer avoids it well.
Nesset lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Rojer misses.
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!
Nesset waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rojer.
Ray Rojer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rojer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nesset misses with a body shot.
Rojer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nesset on the side of the head.
Rojer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rojer throws a sloppy head kick and Nesset moves out of range easily.
Rojer tries a low kick but Nesset avoids it.
Nesset throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nesset closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice uppercut there from Rojer.
Rojer moves out of range as Nesset throws a body kick.
Nesset rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rojer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nesset jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nesset tries to close the distance and clinch but Rojer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nesset avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Rojer. That snapped Nesset's head back.
The fighters circling - Rojer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nesset swinging wildly here.
Rojer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nesset moves away.
Nesset keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Rojer.
Rojer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nesset breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nesset misses with a body shot.
Rojer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rojer throws a punch but it's blocked by Nesset.
Nesset has a couple of punches blocked by Rojer.
Nesset swings wildly with an uppercut but Rojer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nesset struggles to land a body shot inside as Rojer controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojer tries to work over Nesset's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rojer tries to work over Nesset's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Rojer - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nesset prevents a body shot from Rojer.
Rojer scores with a shot to the side of Nesset's head.
Nesset takes a shot to the head.
Rojer misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rojer as Nesset tries to tie him up.
Rojer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rojer.
Nesset tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nesset has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good body shot from Rojer.
Rojer swings wildly with an uppercut but Nesset uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nesset is trying to stall.
Rojer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Rojer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nesset moves out of range of the strikes.
Rojer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nesset throws a right and a left that Rojer avoids nicely.
A jab from Rojer does it's job there.
Nesset tries to clinch up.
Rojer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nesset sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nesset moves out of range of the strikes.
Rojer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nesset in his tracks.
Nesset misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rojer.
Rojer looks to throw the jab but Nesset is out of range.
Rojer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Danga de danga de dang - Nesset scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nesset misses with a body shot.
Rojer throws a nice looking combination but Nesset bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nesset takes one to the chin there.
Rojer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rojer blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nesset slips a jab and a cross from Rojer.
Rojer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nesset throws a jab when Rojer was well out of range.
Nesset looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nesset blocks a jab.
Rojer throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rojer. Nesset does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nesset misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rojer.
Nesset looks for the body kick but Rojer saw that one coming.
No joy there for Rojer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rojer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nesset is out of range.
Rojer swats away the attempt to clinch by Nesset.
Nesset attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nesset slips a jab and a cross from Rojer.
Rojer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nesset.
Nesset darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojer thows a leg kick but Nesset checks it
and Nesset counters with a nice uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rojer 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 Nesset has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nesset and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd cheers as Rojer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nesset doesn't seem phased though.
Nesset bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rojer's head backwards.
Rojer scores with a leg kick.
Rojer throws a shot from downtown. Nesset moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nesset avoids the body shot from Rojer.
Rojer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rojer swats away the attempt to clinch by Nesset.
Rojer throws a low kick but Nesset moves out of range easily.
Good work by Rojer as he checks the leg kick.
Nesset has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rojer finds it's way round the side to connect with Nesset's head.
Rojer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nesset misses with a double jab.
Rojer moves out of range as Nesset strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojer ducks under a wild hook from Nesset.
Rojer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nesset misses with a series of wild punches.
Nesset on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nesset 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.
Rojer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rojer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A big left from Nesset misses.
Donk. Rojer catches Nesset right on the button with a cross.
Rojer throws a nice looking combination but Nesset bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rojer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nesset throws out the jab.
Rojer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rojer throws a shot to the body.
Rojer throws a hook to the side of Nesset's head but Nesset sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nesset throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nesset looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rojer catches Nesset with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rojer misses with a low kick.
Nesset dips to his left and cracks Rojer with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nesset has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rojer.
Rojer blocks a jab.
Rojer misses with a series of wild punches.
Nesset throws a right and a left that Rojer avoids nicely.
Rojer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nesset showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rojer.
Rojer looks to land a body kick but Nesset moved away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nesset lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nesset. Rojer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arnfinn Nesset has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nesset checks a low kick from Rojer.
Rojer thows a body kick. Nesset tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Rojer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rojer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Rojer!
Our winner, Ray Rojer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Puska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Graf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puska comes to the cage accompanied by You Ain't Stoppin Me !!!! . Graf has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. 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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156 lbs
22 - 5 - 0 |
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162 lbs
18 - 11 - 1 |
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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
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Puska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Artem Graf!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puska.
Puska misses the shot to the body.
Graf moves away from the strike by Puska.
Good leg kick by Puska there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Graf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Graf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puska.
Puska pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puska misses with a wild body shot.
Puska misses with the combination.
Graf takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Graf swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Graf misses with a double jab.
Graf looks gassed!
Puska misses with a body shot.
Puska lands a glancing blow to the side of Graf's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Graf.
Puska tests Graf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Puska throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mike Puska is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puska misses with a hook.
Nice shot by Puska.
Graf shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Graf takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab from Puska.
Nice body punch from Puska.
Puska misses with a low kick.
Puska dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Graf. That did some damage!
Puska throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Graf on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puska does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mike Puska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Puska 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 Graf has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Graf and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Puska scores with a crisp jab that stopped Graf in his tracks.
Puska moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Graf displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Decent striking displayed by Puska there.
Graf takes one to the chin there.
Puska lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Puska scores with a shot to the body.
Graf misses with a wild body shot.
Puska dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puska misses with a wild combination.
Puska lands a big head kick that sends Graf to the canvas! Puska follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Puska!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Puska thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nek Minute (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Lynix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minute comes to the cage accompanied by Meet in the Middle. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nek Minute!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lars Lynix!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minute on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lynix lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lynix digs a good body shot into Minute's ribs.
Minute doesn't manage to clinch there - Lynix circles away.
Lynix lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lynix fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Minute on the side of the head.
Lynix lands a nice shot that snaps Minute's head back.
Minute shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Minute thowing shots but they're missing.
Minute has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lynix's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minute goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lynix turns into him and now he's in Minute's guard.
Lynix looking to sit in guard and control but Minute gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minute loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Minute wanted to stand there but Lynix had control of the position.
Lynix is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lynix trying to mount his opponent but Minute defends it.
Lynix is looking for a kimura here.
Minute punching from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynix is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Minute still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Minute has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Lynix regains half guard.
Minute throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lynix to regain full guard.
Lynix manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Minute 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Minute misses with a body shot.
Minute misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynix works Minute's body with a nice hook.
Lynix stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lynix wants it to stay on the feet.
Lynix lands the left hand.
Minute gets the takedown into side control.
Minute prevents Lynix from escaping the position.
Minute looking to control but instead Lynix has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Lynix avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Minute.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynix trying to hold on to Minute's head to control him but Minute postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynix wants to get back to his feet.
Minute trying to control from Lynix's half guard. Lynix has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Minute wants to pass the guard but Lynix is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Minute accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Minute has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lynix keeping moving, preventing Minute from controlling successfully.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lars Lynix will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lynix lands with a straight right. Minute didn't see that one coming.
Minute on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lars Lynix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynix lunges at Minute with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Minute's hand.
Minute looks for a takedown but Lynix sprawls well.
Lynix throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lynix scores with a hook.
Minute gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lynix lands a head shot.
Minute drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Minute.
Minute takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Minute.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nek Minute. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A cross from Lynix lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minute misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lynix stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lynix connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jab by Lynix.
Lynix lands an overhand right.
Minute is rocked!
Lynix moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oh Minute is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lynix lands with an overhand left.
Minute doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lynix avoids the head kick by Minute.
Nice uppercut lands for Lynix. That snapped Minute's head back.
Lynix throws out a powerful jab.
Lars Lynix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lynix.
Lynix scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lynix lunges at Minute with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Minute's hand.
Lynix might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Minute throws a wild hook but Lynix just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Minute gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Lynix raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars Lynix!
A relieved looking Lars Lynix 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Davison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Backstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davison comes into the arena with Nowhere to run blaring out of the sound system. Backstrom is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Girl I Love. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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25
186 lbs
13 - 9 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Davison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, David Backstrom!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backstrom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Backstrom is looking to clinch but Davison is avoiding it.
Backstrom tries to clinch but Davison is having none of it.
Backstrom drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Davison is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Backstrom asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Davison wants to control but Backstrom postures up.
Backstrom thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Backstrom is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Davison knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Backstrom looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Davison pushes Backstrom away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Backstrom gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
You can see the frustration on Davison's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Davison is trying to get back to half guard.
Backstrom stands up and beckons Davison to his feet.
Backstrom misses with a double jab.
Davison throws a big shot that misses.
Davison throws a jab when Backstrom was well out of range.
Backstrom lands a head kick!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Backstrom closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Backstrom wants to work for an arm triangle but Davison is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Backstrom is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Backstrom is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Davison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Backstrom pulls his head out easily.
Davison is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Backstrom scores with a couple of nice shots.
Backstrom not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Backstrom is working for a submission of some sort.
Backstrom missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Davison looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Davison is trying to stand up here but Backstrom is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davison looking for submissions off his back.
Davison wants to get back to his feet.
Backstrom trying to pass the guard but Davison defending well.
Backstrom passes to side control.
Backstrom is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Davison knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Backstrom is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Davison has escaped the position, nice work there.
Backstrom is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Davison is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davison tries to buck Backstrom off but Backstrom is having none of it.
Davison gets back to half guard.
Backstrom is looking to advance position but Davison won't allow it.
Backstrom thows a huge punch but Davison dodges it nicely.
Backstrom is looking for a kimura but Davison is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Backstrom to get the leverage.
Davison tries to roll over but Backstrom keeps him under control.
Davison actively working from the bottom here.
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.
Davison actively working from the bottom here.
Davison regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Backstrom dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Backstrom has taken the fight to the clinch.
Davison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Backstrom wants a takedown but no success here.
Davison has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Backstrom lands a body shot.
Davison throws a punch but it's blocked by Backstrom.
Davison softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Backstrom landing knees to the body.
Backstrom has picked Davison up - he's going for a ride! Backstrom dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Backstrom is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Davison is just riding it out for now. Backstrom eventually gives up the hold.
Backstrom decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Backstrom forces Davison back against the cage and clinches.
Davison prevents a takedown attempt there.
Backstrom lands an elbow inside that Davison shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backstrom pulls guard successfully.
Davison trying to stand up but can't free himself from Backstrom's guard.
Davison throws a strike but Backstrom rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Davison looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Backstrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Davison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Backstrom manages to get himself to full guard.
Backstrom has Davison pulled in close to control his posture.
Davison won't allow Backstrom to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davison gets to his feet - Backstrom follows without any prompting.
Backstrom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Backstrom scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Backstrom is keen to just control but Davison is a slippery customer.
David Backstrom has got the better of the ground game so far.
Davison wants to get back to full guard.
Backstrom wants to control but Davison is keeping him busy.
Backstrom is looking for a kimura but Davison is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Backstrom to get the leverage.
Backstrom is working for a submission of some sort.
Backstrom is breathing heavily.
Davison wants to get back to his feet.
Davison has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Backstrom is working away from the top position though.
Davison is defending against the submission attempts here by Backstrom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom wants to work for an arm triangle but Davison is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Backstrom trying to control the action but Davison is working from the bottom.
Backstrom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Davison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Backstrom pulls his head out easily.
Backstrom seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Davison does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Backstrom is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Davison has managed to free his arm - good work.
Backstrom stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davison tries to kick Backstrom off but Backstrom keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Backstrom sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Davison defending well though.
Davison looking for submissions off his back.
Backstrom controlling the action here.
Davison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Backstrom stopping the sweep attempt from Davison.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Backstrom's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Backstrom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Backstrom moves into the clinch.
Backstrom scores a nice knee to the body.
Backstrom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Backstrom is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Backstrom has hold of one of Davison's legs. Davison is fighting the takedown attempt but Backstrom gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Backstrom stands and steps away. Davison gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Davison swats away the attempt to clinch by Backstrom.
Backstrom closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Backstrom lands in his opponent's guard.
Backstrom is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Davison keeping moving, preventing Backstrom from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Backstrom chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backstrom stands and steps away. Davison gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Backstrom sizes up Davison with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Backstrom ducks under a wild hook from Davison.
Davison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Backstrom tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Davison manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Joe Davison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davison swats away the attempt to clinch by Backstrom.
Davison misses with a straight right.
Backstrom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davison paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Backstrom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Backstrom throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Davison.
Backstrom shoots for a double leg takedown but Davison sprawls well. He's pushed Backstrom's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Backstrom fails with the takedown.
Davison's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Davison duly obliges.
It looks like David Backstrom has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Backstrom takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A left and a right from Davison both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davison lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Davison misses with a hook
and Backstrom counters with a single leg into guard. Davison didn't expect that.
Backstrom looking to pass the guard.
Backstrom postures up in Davison's guard and throws a big left but Davison blocks it.
Backstrom looking to pass the guard.
Davison is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Backstrom is aware though and is defending well.
Backstrom not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Davison escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Backstrom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Davison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Backstrom defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Davison looks to throw the jab but Backstrom is out of range.
Backstrom moves out of range of the strikes.
Backstrom pushes Davison up against the cage in a clinch.
Davison working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davison.
David Backstrom is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Backstrom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Backstrom gets through Davison's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Backstrom gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Backstrom is taking a breather. Davison says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Backstrom is looking to take a break and control but Davison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Backstrom working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Backstrom in particular looking to stall.
Davison manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Davison lands a right hook to the body.
Backstrom moves into the clinch successfully.
Backstrom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Backstrom shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Backstrom showed some decent athleticism there.
Davison is trying to stand up here but Backstrom is controlling him well.
Joe Davison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Backstrom gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Backstrom tries to clinch but Davison moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Backstrom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Backstrom has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Backstrom!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Leszczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Reign (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reign has chosen Fort Minor - Remember the Name as his entrance music. Trevor Leszczynski has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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23
160 lbs
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22
165 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Trevor Leszczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Reign!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Reign.
Reign pushes Leszczynski up against the cage in a clinch.
Reign misses with a punch on the inside.
Leszczynski managing to block the knees to the body from Reign.
A head punch on the inside from Reign fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reign.
Leszczynski blocks an uppercut.
Reign throws a head punch that misses.
Reign content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Reign throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Reign fails to land.
Leszczynski jumps guard but Reign turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Leszczynski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reign throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leszczynskis head.
A head punch on the inside from Reign fails to land.
Reign pushes Leszczynski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Reign.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leszczynski is trying to pull guard but Reign has him pressed against the cage.
Leszczynski tries to pull guard but Reign won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Leszczynski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reign pushes Leszczynski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reign misses with the head strike.
Reign has a couple of punches blocked by Leszczynski.
Leszczynski is trying to pull guard but Reign has him pressed against the cage.
Leszczynski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reign walks away with a smile on his face. Leszczynski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Reign bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Leszczynski's head.
Leszczynski clinches up with Reign and pushes him back against the cage.
Reign misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reign lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reign swings wildly with an uppercut but Leszczynski uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Reign.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reign has a couple of punches blocked by Leszczynski.
Reign tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leszczynski's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reign.
Leszczynski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leszczynski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reign pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leszczynski moves into the clinch.
Reign is pushing Leszczynski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Reign lands a left hand.
Reign trying to land knees to the body.
Reign swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reign misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leszczynski blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Reign fails to land.
Leszczynski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reign accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reign missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reign passes into half guard.
Leszczynski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leszczynski.
Leszczynski wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leszczynski is on top in guard.
Leszczynski throwing strikes from guard but Reign blocks nicely.
Leszczynski trying to control but Reign is working from the bottom.
Reign wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reign is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reign keeping moving, preventing Leszczynski from controlling successfully.
Reign seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice uppercut there from Reign.
Leszczynski forces Reign back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reign.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leszczynski.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leszczynski is trying to pull guard but Reign has him pressed against the cage.
Leszczynski jumps guard but Reign turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Reign misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reign tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Reign dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Reign darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Reign throws a hook but Leszczynski avoids it easily.
Leszczynski takes the fight into the clinch.
Leszczynski pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leszczynski keeping moving, preventing Reign from controlling successfully.
Reign tries to free his leg and advance position but Leszczynski is retaining full guard.
Leszczynski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Reign is looking to get to half guard.
Reign is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Leszczynski working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leszczynski wants to control the pace but Reign is squirming around nicely.
Leszczynski has control of Reign's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Reign regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Leszczynski wants to control the pace but Reign is squirming around nicely.
Leszczynski wants to take his opponent's back but Reign doesn't allow it.
Reign is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Reign really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Reign trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leszczynski sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Leszczynski breaks from Reign's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Leszczynski is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Reign can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Reign wants to hold on but Leszczynski pushes him away.
Trevor Leszczynski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leszczynski trying to control but Reign is having none of it.
Reign taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leszczynski manages to capitalize on a mistake by Reign to take his back!
Leszczynski not allowing Reign to control his hands.
Leszczynski is trying to stick to Reign's back but Reign is turning into Leszczynski. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Leszczynski's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Reign.
Reign advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reign has knee on belly momentarily but Leszczynski bucks him off and regains half guard.
Reign is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leszczynski sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leszczynski is trying to get back to full guard.
Reign seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Reign is trying to control. Leszczynski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Leszczynski wants to improve his position but Reign is controlling well.
Reign controlling the action here.
Leszczynski won't allow Reign to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reign perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Leszczynski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Reign stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Leszczynski takes the fight into the clinch.
Reign lands a right hand.
Reign lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leszczynski blocks an uppercut.
Reign struggles to land a body shot inside as Leszczynski controls his hands.
Reign goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reign misses with a body punch.
Reign swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reign gets through Leszczynski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Reign will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Reign lands with a good body shot.
Leszczynski gets a clinch.
Reign misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Reign.
Reign escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leszczynski moves into the clinch successfully.
Reign lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leszczynski backwards.
Reign swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reign lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leszczynski backwards.
A short right from Reign.
Reign can't find room to land a body shot as Leszczynski controls the action.
Come on Reign - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Leszczynski jumps guard but Reign stands there with Leszczynski around his waist. Leszczynski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reign scores with a hook to the body.
Reign misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reign lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leszczynski takes a shot to the head.
Reign lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Reign.
A left hand lands to the body for Reign.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short left from Reign.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reign misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reign swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reign manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Reign swings wildly with an uppercut but Leszczynski uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reign is struggling to control the position.
Good body shot from Reign.
Reign lands an uppercut.
Reign tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leszczynski tries to pull guard but Reign won't allow it.
Reign softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
James Reign seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Leszczynski prevents a body shot from Reign.
Reign misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reign tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leszczynski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reign walks away with a smile on his face. Leszczynski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Leszczynski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reign scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reign rushes Leszczynski and presses him up against the cage.
Reign stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leszczynski.
Reign working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reign can't find room to land a body shot as Leszczynski controls the action.
Reign working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leszczynski is rocked!
Reign creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Leszczynski with a big uppercut! Leszczynski tries to clinch up but Reign pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Leszczynski to the mat! Leszczynski covers up and Reign unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James Reign!
James Reign made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying '"The so called Tiger" Len Orton is too old for ORG.@ age 29 you'd expect to beat a 22 year old like me...This is what I call: Ooops my mom is watching. L8er!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viljo Suokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santos 's entrance music is Pendulum - Tarantula. A fine choice. Eduardo Santos could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Viljo Suokas's chin.
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155 lbs
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165 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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Eduardo Santos !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Viljo Suokas!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suokas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santos .
Santos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Suokas sprawls well initially but Santos persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Santos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Santos is working for a submission of some sort.
Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Suokas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos wants to free his trapped foot but Suokas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suokas is trying to control but can't.
Santos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Santos tries to pass to full mount but Suokas defends it.
Santos is looking for a kimura but Suokas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Santos to get the leverage.
Suokas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santos . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos is working for a submission of some sort.
Santos is looking for a kimura here.
Suokas is trying to stand back up but Santos is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Suokas defends it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Suokas is looking to escape.
Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Santos seems to be working for a kimura but Suokas defends the submission attempt.
Suokas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Santos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Suokas dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking for a triangle but Suokas pushes his legs off easily.
Suokas wants to stand but Santos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Santos has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Suokas should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Santos has tightened it up now! Suokas should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eduardo Santos !
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dave Benevides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colonel Chilcoat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Benevides!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Colonel Chilcoat!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benevides misses with a takedown
and Chilcoat counters with a stiff right hand.
Benevides blocks a jab.
Benevides fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chilcoat, pushing him back against the cage.
Benevides tries to pull guard but Chilcoat won't allow it.
Benevides fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Benevides. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chilcoat stops a takedown attempt from Benevides.
Benevides jumps guard but Chilcoat turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Benevides fails to pull guard.
Chilcoat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chilcoat throws a hook but Benevides avoids it easily.
Chilcoat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benevides.
Benevides has his takedown stuffed
and Chilcoat counters with a stiff right hand.
Chilcoat lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chilcoat.
Benevides has his takedown stuffed
and Chilcoat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benevides with a poor takedown
and Chilcoat counters with a stiff right hand.
Benevides takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Benevides misses with a takedown attempt
and Chilcoat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Chilcoat. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chilcoat.
Chilcoat thuds his right hand into Benevides's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
No joy there for Chilcoat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chilcoat jabs Benevides to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Benevides takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chilcoat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chilcoat scores with a jab. Benevides acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Benevides shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Benevides takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benevides with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chilcoat counters with a stiff right hand.
Chilcoat lands with an overhand left.
Benevides fails with the takedown
and Chilcoat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benevides shoots and misses
and Benevides takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benevides is breathing heavily.
Chilcoat lands with a hook. Benevides tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Benevides takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Benevides shoots and misses
and Benevides takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benevides walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Benevides is rocked!
Benevides shoots and misses
and Chilcoat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Benevides is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chilcoat lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Benevides. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Chilcoat drops Benevides with a big left hand! Benevides is injured, injured bad! Chilcoat jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colonel Chilcoat!
Colonel Chilcoat is the new featherweight champion!
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