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Bloody Hell LVIII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Balabaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Hetfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hugo Balabaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Hetfield!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hetfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Balabaster.
Hetfield tries to clinch but Balabaster moves out of range.
Hetfield throws a head kick that misses.
Jab from Hetfield.
Balabaster takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A head kick by Balabaster misses
and Balabaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balabaster gets a double leg takedown into Hetfield's guard.
Balabaster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hetfield is keeping the position for now.
Hetfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Hetfield, not yet.
Balabaster slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Balabaster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balabaster is looking to work some ground and pound but Hetfield has wrist control.
Hetfield keeping moving, preventing Balabaster from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Hugo Balabaster wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Balabaster fails with the takedown.
Balabaster avoids the head kick by Hetfield.
Balabaster sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hetfield.
Hetfield bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Balabaster's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hetfield throws a head kick that misses
and Balabaster counters by clinching up.
Hetfield gets underhooks to prevent Balabaster's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Balabaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balabaster is breathing heavily.
Hetfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Balabaster won't allow it.
Hetfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Balabaster's elbow.
Balabaster drags the fight down to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hetfield is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hetfield must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hetfield seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hetfield postures up.
Balabaster wants to improve his position but instead Hetfield has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Balabaster gets back to full guard.
Hetfield looking to sit in guard and control but Balabaster gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hetfield wants to sweep but no luck.
Hetfield is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Balabaster wants to pass the guard but Hetfield is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Balabaster postures up in Hetfield's guard and throws a big left but Hetfield blocks it.
Hetfield tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hetfield keeping moving, preventing Balabaster from controlling successfully.
Balabaster won't allow Hetfield to sweep him here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Balabaster tries to free his leg and advance position but Hetfield is retaining full guard.
Hetfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Hetfield, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Hetfield 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.
Hetfield scores with a decent looking hook.
Hetfield connects with a good right hand that stumbles Balabaster. Balabaster circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hugo Balabaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hetfield stuffs the takedown.
Hetfield misses with a body kick.
No joy there for Balabaster, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Hetfield misses.
Balabaster shoots for a double leg takedown but Hetfield sprawls well. He's pushed Balabaster's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hetfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hetfield thows a body shot but no joy.
Hetfield lands a big head kick that sends Balabaster tumbling to the mat! Hetfield takes a step backwards and waves Balabaster back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Balabaster is rocked!
It looks like Hugo Balabaster has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balabaster drops his hands momentarily. Hetfield doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Balabaster staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Balabaster doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Hetfield!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Coulter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guga Baloteli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Guga Baloteli enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Coulter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Guga Baloteli!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coulter clinches up with Baloteli and pushes him back against the cage.
Coulter breaks from the clinch.
Baloteli misses with a double jab
and Coulter counters with a left and a right that stings Baloteli.
Baloteli clinches with his opponent.
Coulter gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Coulter looking to pass the guard.
Baloteli is looking for a triangle but Coulter pushes his legs off easily.
Baloteli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Coulter showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Baloteli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Coulter stands up over Baloteli, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baloteli has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Coulter is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Baloteli.
Coulter stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Coulter rushes Baloteli and presses him up against the cage.
Baloteli tries to circle away but Coulter has him pinned against the cage.
Coulter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coulter slips a jab and a cross from Baloteli.
Baloteli connects with a crisp jab.
Coulter slips a jab and a cross from Baloteli.
Baloteli misses with a combination
and Coulter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baloteli gets tackled into the cage by Coulter. Coulter maintains the clinch.
Coulter breaks the clinch.
Baloteli misses with a low kick.
Baloteli misses with a low kick.
Coulter drives through with a takedown into Baloteli's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Coulter stands and throws Baloteli's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Coulter working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Baloteli takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Baloteli tries to buck Coulter off but Coulter is having none of it.
Coulter decides to stand up, so the ref orders Baloteli to his feet.
Coulter closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Baloteli's guard.
Coulter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coulter is working Baloteli over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Coulter content to stall in guard here.
Baloteli is working an open guard so Coulter takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Baloteli misses with a double jab
enabling Coulter to counter with a crisp jab.
Baloteli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Coulter counters with a single leg into guard. Baloteli didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coulter wants to control from the top but Baloteli keeps moving.
Coulter stands up from Baloteli's guard - Coulter perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baloteli misses with a double jab.
Baloteli closes the distance and clinches.
Coulter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Guga Baloteli has been cut.
Coulter is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right hand to the body from Coulter.
Coulter manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coulter breaks from the clinch.
Baloteli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coulter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Coulter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guga Baloteli's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Coulter closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Coulter decides to stand back up.
Baloteli tries to keep at a distance but Coulter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Coulter.
Coulter breaks the clinch.
Baloteli falls off balance throwing a combination
and Coulter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baloteli looking for submissions off his back.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Coulter here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Coulter decides to stand up.
Baloteli rushes Coulter and presses him up against the cage.
Baloteli tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coulter manages to break the clinch.
Baloteli throws a nice looking combination but Coulter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas Coulter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coulter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baloteli.
Coulter fakes the leg kick and cracks Baloteli in the body.
Baloteli is breathing heavily.
Coulter throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Baloteli tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Coulter is in Baloteli's guard.
Coulter stands and steps away. Baloteli gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Coulter shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Baloteli napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coulter working the ground and pound from side control.
Coulter tries to move into full mount but can't pass Baloteli's legs.
Baloteli gets back to half guard.
Coulter winds up and cracks Baloteli with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baloteli is trying to get back to full guard.
Coulter controlling the action here.
Coulter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Coulter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Baloteli is not content to let Coulter control the position.
Baloteli should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Baloteli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coulter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Coulter decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Baloteli throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Coulter counters with a nice leg kick.
Baloteli throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Coulter counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Baloteli's guard now.
Baloteli is working an open guard so Coulter takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coulter closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baloteli.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coulter.
Baloteli is trying to pull guard but Coulter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Coulter tightens his grip and picks Baloteli up, before dumping him to the ground. Baloteli manages to land in guard.
Coulter controlling from the top position.
Coulter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coulter stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Coulter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Coulter clinches.
Coulter gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Coulter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Coulter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baloteli looks to land a combination but Coulter avoids it well.
Coulter darts in and clinches Baloteli up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee is keeping an eye on Coulter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Coulter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Coulter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Guga Baloteli's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Baloteli misses with a double jab
and Coulter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Coulter.
Coulter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coulter gets a clinch.
Coulter breaks the clinch.
Baloteli cracks Coulter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Baloteli tries to bum rush Coulter with a series of wild strikes but Coulter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Coulter closes the distance and clinches.
Baloteli fails to pull guard.
Baloteli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coulter's elbow.
Coulter digs a right hand into Baloteli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baloteli's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baloteli has had enough of the clinch but Coulter keeps him there for the moment.
Baloteli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good body shot from Coulter.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Coulter.
Coulter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baloteli gets caught napping as Coulter dives in and scores a takedown. Baloteli manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coulter gets to his feet - Baloteli follows without any prompting.
Coulter moves into the clinch successfully.
Baloteli tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Coulter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Coulter.
Baloteli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Coulter.
Coulter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baloteli can do to turn this around?
Coulter has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Baloteli clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Coulter lands strikes to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baloteli is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Coulter is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Baloteli up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coulter slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
You can see the frustration on Baloteli's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Baloteli covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Coulter has good solid back control here.
Baloteli is covering up but some of the strikes from Coulter are getting through and doing damage.
Coulter lands a shot to the head.
Coulter punishes Baloteli with strikes from the back mount.
Coulter scores with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coulter has the hooks in. Baloteli is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Coulter biding his time, looking for the opening.
Coulter looking to break Baloteli's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Baloteli remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Coulter will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Coulter softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Coulter softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Coulter is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Baloteli knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Baloteli for a finish.
Baloteli takes a big shot to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coulter is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Baloteli is defending well though. Coulter let's go of the attempt for now.
Coulter controlling the position well here. Baloteli rolled but Coulter kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Coulter has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baloteli looking very determined here, making life difficult for Coulter.
Thomas Coulter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coulter is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Baloteli is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Coulter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coulter has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Thomas Coulter!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Thomas Coulter!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Thomas Coulter!
Thomas Coulter wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ayo Anoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anoy comes to the cage accompanied by Massive Attack - Teardrop. 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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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Ayo Anoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonas Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anoy tries to clinch there but Gustafsson circles away.
Anoy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gustafsson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Anoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gustafsson wanted to stand there but Anoy had control of the position.
Anoy is adopting a defensive guard.
Gustafsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gustafsson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gustafsson passes Anoy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gustafsson prevents Anoy from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson wants to pass the guard but Anoy is defending well.
Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anoy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gustafsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anoy sees it coming and defends easily.
Gustafsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anoy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gustafsson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Anoy to regain full guard.
Anoy wants to stand up but Gustafsson is controlling him.
Gustafsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Anoy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anoy throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gustafsson throwing strikes from guard but Anoy blocks nicely.
Gustafsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Anoy dives on top into guard.
Anoy wants to pass the guard but Gustafsson is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anoy distracts Gustafsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gustafsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Gustafsson, not yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gustafsson wriggles free and stands up.
Anoy tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Gustafsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anoy as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gustafsson.
Anoy tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anoy has Gustafsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Anoy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gustafsson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gustafsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anoy doesn't manage to clinch there - Gustafsson circles away.
Anoy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gustafsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Anoy gets control of Gustafsson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Anoy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Anoy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anoy is working an open guard so Gustafsson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Anoy closes the distance and pushes Gustafsson back into the cage.
Anoy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gustafsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gustafsson avoiding damage as Anoy throws knees to the body.
Anoy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gustafsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gustafsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anoy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gustafsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anoy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ayo Anoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonas Gustafsson.
Anoy tries for a takedown but Gustafsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gustafsson blocks a jab.
Gustafsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anoy doesn't manage to clinch there - Gustafsson circles away.
A jab lands there for Anoy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gustafsson shoots in for a double leg but Anoy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Gustafsson with that takedown attempt.
Gustafsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anoy swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jonas Gustafsson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gustafsson misses with a wild combination.
Anoy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gustafsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gustafsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anoy tests Gustafsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gustafsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Anoy.
Anoy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gustafsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anoy wants to clinch up but Gustafsson keeps it at a distance.
Anoy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gustafsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gustafsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gustafsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gustafsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Anoy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gustafsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gustafsson is looking to score with low kicks.
Anoy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gustafsson is fending him off so far but Anoy persists. Nope, Gustafsson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anoy scores with a head kick. Gustafsson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jonas Gustafsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gustafsson rushes Anoy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anoy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gustafsson has a takedown stuffed.
Ayo Anoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonas Gustafsson.
Gustafsson blocks a jab.
Anoy tries to clinch but Gustafsson moves away
so Gustafsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gustafsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gustafsson trying to control but Anoy is working from the bottom.
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!
Gustafsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gustafsson tries to stand but Anoy is controlling from the bottom.
Anoy wants to stand but Gustafsson is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anoy keeping moving, preventing Gustafsson from controlling successfully.
Gustafsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Anoy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anoy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anoy keeping full guard, as Gustafsson tries to pass.
Gustafsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Anoy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gustafsson is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anoy wants to get back to his feet.
Anoy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gustafsson is just riding it out for now. Anoy eventually gives up the hold.
Gustafsson trying to control from the bottom.
Anoy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gustafsson pushes Anoy off and gets back to his feet.
Anoy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gustafsson quickly recovers to half guard.
Anoy lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anoy trying to control the action but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
Gustafsson actively working from the bottom here.
Gustafsson tries to kick Anoy off but Anoy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Anoy decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Gustafsson misses with a low kick as Anoy jumps back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gustafsson shoots in but Anoy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gustafsson throws a sloppy head kick
and Anoy counters with a body kick that stops Gustafsson in his tracks momentarily.
Gustafsson is breathing heavily.
Anoy tries to clinch there but Gustafsson circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anoy closes the distance and clinches.
Anoy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gustafsson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anoy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gustafsson's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ayo Anoy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gustafsson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gustafsson!
Anoy is rocked!
A combination from Gustafsson does no damage.
Oh Anoy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gustafsson is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Anoy is in big trouble! Gustafsson is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Anoy. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Jonas Gustafsson!
A very excited looking Jonas Gustafsson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Tupper V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacek Wacek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wacek has chosen Within Temptation - Memories lyrics as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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23
201 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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26
208 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Tupper V!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacek Wacek!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupper V throws a right hand that Wacek ducks under and follows up with a left that Wacek also avoids with ease.
Wacek lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Bobby Tupper V has been cut.
Tupper V throws a series of punches but Wacek moves out of range.
Wacek throws a nice looking combination but Tupper V bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wacek misses with a double jab.
Tupper V lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wacek blocks a head kick by Tupper V.
Tupper V shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wacek eats them both and turns towards Tupper V to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wacek throws a series of punches but Tupper V avoids them all with ease.
Tupper V tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wacek throws a nice looking combination but Tupper V bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Wacek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tupper V chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wacek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bobby Tupper V seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupper V throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wacek closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tupper V moves out of range of the strikes.
Tupper V tries a low kick but Wacek avoids it.
Tupper V misses with a series of wild punches.
Tupper V gets a clinch.
Tupper V pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tupper V throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Tupper V.
Wacek takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wacek blocks the body kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tupper V.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Tupper V. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Wacek.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wacek lands a slapping body shot.
Wacek fails to land with a series of punches.
Wacek closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wacek!
Tupper V lands with a straight right. Wacek didn't see that one coming.
Tupper V buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wacek looks gassed!
Tupper V clinches.
Tupper V breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Tupper V. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wacek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wacek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tupper V has closed the distance and engaged Wacek in a clinch.
Tupper V's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tupper V listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tupper V fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wacek has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wacek misses with an uppercut
and Tupper V counters with a crisp one two that drops Wacek! Tupper V thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Wacek to his feet! Wacek is in big trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupper V lands a big head kick that sends Wacek to the canvas! Tupper V follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Tupper V!
Bobby Tupper V managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pat Sumrall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyoto Machida told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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30
194 lbs
25 - 20 - 0 |
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199 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
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Great elbows
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Pat Sumrall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sumrall throws a jab but it's blocked by Machida.
Machida closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sumrall circles away.
Machida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sumrall defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machida.
Machida throws a series of punches but Sumrall moves out of range.
Machida tries to keep at a distance but Sumrall has taken the fight into the clinch.
Machida is trying to pull guard but Sumrall turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pat Sumrall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyoto Machida.
A short uppercut from Sumrall.
Sumrall throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short left from Sumrall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sumrall.
Sumrall throws an elbow but it misses.
Sumrall tries to land knees in the clinch but Machida avoids the damage to the body.
Machida blocks an elbow strike from Sumrall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sumrall throws an elbow but misses.
Sumrall misses with a punch on the inside.
Sumrall has a couple of punches blocked by Machida.
Machida has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sumrall avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumrall throws an elbow that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sumrall.
Machida avoids a wild elbow strike from Sumrall.
Sumrall throws an elbow that misses.
Machida goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sumrall prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Sumrall fails to land.
Sumrall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machida can't get the takedown.
Machida blocks the elbow strike.
Sumrall misses with an elbow strike.
Machida tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sumrall just stands there and leans against the cage.
Machida blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sumrall using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machida has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Machida pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sumrall forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Sumrall trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Sumrall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sumrall is keen to just control but Machida is a slippery customer.
Sumrall decides to stand up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sumrall lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sumrall loads up on a big right hand but Machida slips the punch.
Sumrall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sumrall manages to avoid it.
Sumrall loads up on a big right hand but Machida slips the punch.
Machida shoots in and bounces Sumrall off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Machida is looking to work some ground and pound but Sumrall has wrist control.
Sumrall is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Machida tries to free his leg and advance position but Sumrall is retaining full guard.
Machida preventing the sweep.
Sumrall is working hard here to advance position.
Sumrall controls Machida momentarily but Machida frees himself.
Machida postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida prevents Sumrall from getting back to his feet.
Sumrall has momentary wrist control but Machida slips an elbow through the middle.
Sumrall is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Machida is controlling him.
Sumrall working for submissions but it's allowed Machida to get to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sumrall tries to kick Machida off but Machida keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida is thwarting Sumrall's attempts to control the position.
Machida looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Sumrall dominated that round.
That's time! Sumrall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Machida fails with a takedown attempt.
Machida throws a right and a left that Sumrall avoids nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Sumrall.
Machida pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sumrall back to the cage. Machida follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lyoto Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sumrall tries to clinch but Machida moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sumrall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Machida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sumrall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Machida does no damage.
Sumrall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machida.
Machida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machida on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Machida throws a nice looking combination but Sumrall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Machida misses.
Nice defenses there by Machida.
Machida shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Machida is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida stops Sumrall from standing up.
Sumrall looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Machida has picked Sumrall up and slammed him! Sumrall can't keep hold of the triangle and Machida manages to pass to side control!
Sumrall throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Sumrall scores with a jab. Machida acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Machida.
Sumrall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sumrall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sumrall moves into the clinch.
Sumrall avoiding damage as Machida throws knees to the body.
Sumrall works on Machida's body with a couple of short punches.
Sumrall throws a head punch that misses.
Sumrall stops a takedown attempt from Machida.
Pat Sumrall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyoto Machida.
Sumrall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Sumrall lands an elbow inside that Machida shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall lands an elbow just above Machida 's eye.
It looks like Lyoto Machida has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida managing to block the knees to the body from Sumrall.
Machida takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sumrall missing with knees to the body.
Sumrall swings wildly with an uppercut but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machida takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sumrall misses with a punch to the body.
Machida avoiding damage as Sumrall throws knees to the body.
Machida is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sumrall pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sumrall pushes off an throws an elbow but Machida leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sumrall working aggressively here.
Machida wants a takedown but no success here.
Sumrall throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sumrall throws an elbow but misses.
Sumrall misses with an elbow strike.
Machida avoids a wild elbow strike from Sumrall.
Sumrall misses with a knee strike.
Sumrall throws an elbow but it misses.
Machida has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sumrall after a bit of a struggle.
Sumrall throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machida blocks it with crossed arms.
Sumrall misses with an elbow over the top.
Machida dodges an elbow strike from Sumrall.
Sumrall lands an elbow that stopped Machida in his tracks for a moment.
Sumrall misses with a body punch.
Machida tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sumrall throws an elbow that misses.
Machida is trying to pull guard but Sumrall has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Machida.
Machida blocks an elbow strike.
Machida has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sumrall is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sumrall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sumrall misses with some punches.
Machida takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sumrall throws an elbow but misses.
Sumrall misses with an elbow over the top.
Sumrall tries a knee to the head but Machida blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sumrall lands a knee to the head.
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!
Machida trying to land knees to the body.
Machida wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Sumrall dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lyoto Machida's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Machida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sumrall cracks Machida with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sumrall misses with a looping right.
Machida swats away the attempt to clinch by Sumrall.
Sumrall dodges the punch combination from Machida.
Machida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sumrall with a hook.
Sumrall looks to clinch
and Machida counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Machida.
Machida won't allow Sumrall to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sumrall is on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sumrall gets to his feet - Machida follows without any prompting.
Machida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sumrall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumrall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sumrall is looking to clinch but Machida is avoiding it.
Pat Sumrall is winning the standup battle so far.
Sumrall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sumrall wants to clinch.
Sumrall fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sumrall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sumrall punishes Machida's body with a nice straight punch.
Machida takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Machida lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sumrall circles away quickly and effectively.
Machida lands a body shot.
Sumrall leaves Machida with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sumrall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machida moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Pat Sumrall has been cut.
Sumrall is looking to clinch.
Sumrall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pat Sumrall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida misses with a double jab
and Sumrall counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sumrall throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machida tries to land knees in the clinch but Sumrall avoids the damage to the body.
Machida avoids the elbow strike from Sumrall, against the cage.
Machida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sumrall misses with an elbow over the top.
Sumrall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.
Machida blocks the elbow strike.
Machida leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sumrall lands an elbow inside.
Sumrall lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sumrall avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pat Sumrall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyoto Machida.
Sumrall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machida is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Machida on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machida is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sumrall looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sumrall using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sumrall lands a nice uppercut.
Machida is rocked!
Sumrall lands a nice elbow.
Machida is still on wobbly legs! Can Sumrall finish him?
Sumrall works on Machida's body with a couple of short punches.
Sumrall unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Machida! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Sumrall is unloading with more strikes now! Machida drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pat Sumrall!
Pat Sumrall very nearly forgot to thank Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ariel Levin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bublasaur Venusaur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Venusaur has chosen Bulbasaur bongo bebop as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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34
145 lbs
22 - 14 - 0 |
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28
158 lbs
16 - 11 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Ariel Levin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Bublasaur Venusaur!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levin swats away the attempt to clinch by Venusaur.
Levin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Venusaur manages to avoid it.
Levin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Venusaur walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Venusaur avoids a kick to the body.
Venusaur wants to clinch up but Levin keeps it at a distance.
Venusaur moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Levin as Venusaur tries to tie him up.
Levin blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Levin throws a right hand that Venusaur ducks under and follows up with a left that Venusaur also avoids with ease.
Levin shoots in for a takedown but Venusaur shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Venusaur tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Levin misses with a double jab
and Venusaur moves into the clinch.
Venusaur breaks the clinch.
Levin throws a body kick that misses.
Venusaur wants to clinch up but Levin keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venusaur slips under a jab from Levin.
Venusaur moves in looking to clinch but Levin pushes him off.
Venusaur tries to clinch but Levin is having none of it.
Venusaur tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Levin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Levin clinches with his opponent.
Levin lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Levin passes Venusaur's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Venusaur scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Levin manages to mount him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Levin.
Levin working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Venusaur looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Levin! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ariel Levin!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ariel Levin waved his t-shirt featuring ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30 (5% Laundry SALE)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Bratts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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34
204 lbs
17 - 13 - 0 |
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27
218 lbs
9 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Bratts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bratts shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wilson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wilson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bratts's hands.
Wilson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilson scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheers as Wilson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bratts doesn't seem phased though.
Bratts darts in and clinches Wilson up against the cage.
Wilson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bratts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bratts is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wilson manages to break the clinch.
Wilson misses with a kick to the body.
Wilson clobbers Bratts with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bratts throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wilson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bratts's guard now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bratts keeping full guard, as Wilson tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson postures up.
Wilson preventing the sweep.
Wilson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilson throws a big right hand that misses.
Bratts wants to stand but Wilson is controlling the position.
Bratts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wilson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bratts's head.
Wilson is working Bratts over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bratts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bratts keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Wilson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Bratts keeps moving.
Bratts trying to control the position.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bratts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wilson throws a strike but Bratts rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bratts won't allow Wilson to sweep him here.
Bratts controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wilson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bratts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wilson controls Bratts momentarily but Bratts frees himself.
Wilson keeping full guard, as Bratts tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson wants to sweep here but Bratts controlling him for the moment.
Bratts wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Bratts stands up over Wilson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wilson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wilson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bratts defends it easily.
Bratts wants to pass the guard but Wilson is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Wilson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bratts instigates a clinch.
Bratts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bratts misses with a few strikes there.
Wilson misses with a looping left.
Brian Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bratts changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson lands with a hook. Bratts tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wilson misses with a hook
and Bratts counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bratts misses with a straight right.
Bratts shoots in looking for a takedown. Wilson tries to sprawl out of it but Bratts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wilson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wilson missing with a left hand there. Bratts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bratts back to the cage. Wilson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bratts looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good standup being displayed there by Wilson as he connects with a hook.
Bratts throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Brian Wilson has been cut.
Bratts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilson.
Bratts moves forwards but Wilson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wilson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jack Bratts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bratts throws out a loose jab but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Wilson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wilson.
Wilson scores with a nice strike.
Wilson connects with a right hand. Bratts shakes it off.
Bratts wants to clinch up but Wilson keeps it at a distance.
Wilson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a hook.
Bratts lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wilson is rocked!
Bratts lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wilson is still on wobbly legs! Can Bratts finish him?
Bratts fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wilson, pushing him back against the cage.
Wilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wilson seems to have recovered his senses.
Wilson tries to circle away but Bratts has him pinned against the cage.
Bratts breaks the clinch.
Bratts avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice shot by Bratts.
Bratts throws a series of punches but Wilson avoids them all with ease.
Bratts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bratts takes the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wilson has had enough of the clinch but Bratts keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is trying to break free.
Wilson wants to get back to striking at distance but Bratts won't allow it.
Wilson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bratts is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wilson is trying to force a seperation but Bratts has the dominant position.
Bratts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilson loads up on a big right hand but Bratts slips the punch.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt.
Bratts avoids the head kick by Wilson.
Wilson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wilson fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bratts.
Bratts instigates a clinch.
Bratts struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilson controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Bratts scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wilson working hard to break the clinch.
Wilson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bratts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wilson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jack Bratts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Wilson.
Bratts tries to land knees in the clinch but Wilson avoids the damage to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bratts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bratts is trying to drag Wilson to the mat but Wilson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wilson blocks a body shot from Bratts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Bratts dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Wilson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bratts is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Bratts shuts the power down on Wilson. Lights out, game over! Bratts is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Bratts!
Jack Bratts took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Yes as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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33
299 lbs
20 - 12 - 0 |
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30
278 lbs
15 - 13 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Dave Jones!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries for a takedown but Wilson circles away easily
so Wilson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Wilson pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wilson is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilson.
Wilson is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Wilson trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wilson to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wilson tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Wilson is controlling him
Wilson blocks the strikes from Jones.
Wilson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Wilson misses with a head shot. Jones uses the momentum to regain guard.
Wilson is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Wilson is proving a slippery customer.
Wilson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Wilson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilson 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.
Wilson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wilson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wilson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jones tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Wilson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jones bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones postures up.
Wilson is wriggling around but Jones manages to pass to half guard.
Wilson wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wilson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wilson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wilson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Wilson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Wilson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wilson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wilson.
Wilson misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a nice leg kick.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones shoots and misses
and Wilson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Wilson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jones is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jones is trying to buck Wilson off.
Wilson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jones some visible discomfort.
Nick Wilson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wilson cracks Jones with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wilson's best efforts.
Wilson prevents Jones from improving his position.
Wilson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wilson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wilson winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jones taking shots to the head.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Wilson! Jones is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nick Wilson!
Nick Wilson very nearly forgot to thank Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Naru Jarkko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hellson Ballswick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarkko comes to the cage accompanied by Hawaii 78 & E ala E. 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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25
155 lbs
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31
157 lbs
15 - 26 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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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 - 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 - 26 - 1, fighting out of London, Hellson Ballswick!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballswick throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jarkko's waist but Jarkko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ballswick off to one side.
Ballswick shoots in but Jarkko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jarkko misses with a body shot.
Ballswick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jarkko avoids it really well and circles away.
Naru Jarkko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hellson Ballswick.
Ballswick fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ballswick shoots for a takedown but Jarkko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ballswick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jarkko.
Ballswick avoids the body shot from Jarkko.
Ballswick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jarkko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ballswick manages to avoid it.
Jarkko connects with a jab.
Ballswick wants to clinch up but Jarkko keeps it at a distance.
Jarkko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ballswick tries to clinch
and Jarkko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jarkko.
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.
Ballswick is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jarkko is controlling him.
Jarkko working some strikes from top position.
Jarkko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jarkko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ballswick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ballswick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jarkko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jarkko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jarkko trying to control the position from guard on top but Ballswick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jarkko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ballswick is keeping the position for now.
Jarkko stops Ballswick from standing up.
Ballswick is trying to keep Jarkko in close.
Ballswick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballswick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jarkko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jarkko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jarkko is looking to work some ground and pound but Ballswick has wrist control.
Jarkko 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.
Jarkko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ballswick pushes Jarkko off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarkko throws a lazy right hand but Ballswick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ballswick tries to clinch but Jarkko moves out of range.
A slow jab from Jarkko misses its intended target.
Ballswick shoots for a double leg takedown but Jarkko sprawls well. He's pushed Ballswick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ballswick throws a series of punches but Jarkko avoids them all with ease.
Jarkko throws a shot from downtown. Ballswick moves away and avoids it.
Jarkko looks to score with a jab to the body but Ballswick is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ballswick's sensitive parts.
Ballswick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jarkko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jarkko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ballswick is looking to clinch.
Jarkko is looking to wear down Ballswick with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ballswick misses with a double jab.
Jarkko gets a takedown into half guard.
Jarkko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ballswick keeps working.
Jarkko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ballswick is trying to maintain the position but Jarkko is very close to passing his half guard.
Jarkko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jarkko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ballswick has hold of Jarkko's hands but Jarkko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jarkko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jarkko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ballswick taking some punishment here, with Jarkko in his half guard.
Jarkko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jarkko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ballswick manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ballswick misses with a takedown attempt
and Jarkko counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ballswick's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jarkko stands and throws Ballswick's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ballswick is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naru Jarkko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice uppercut there from Jarkko.
Jarkko shoots in and bounces Ballswick off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jarkko prevents Ballswick from getting back to his feet.
Jarkko is looking to advance position but Ballswick has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Naru Jarkko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ballswick tries to control but Jarkko wriggling away.
Ballswick stands up from mount. Strange move.
Nice defenses there by Jarkko.
Jarkko throws a hook but Ballswick avoids it easily.
Ballswick has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ballswick has Jarkko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jarkko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarkko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jarkko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ballswick's efforts to push away.
Ballswick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jarkko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ballswick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jarkko.
Ballswick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jarkko.
Ballswick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ballswick shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jarkko's guard.
Jarkko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ballswick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jarkko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ballswick manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ballswick can't keep his opponent in guard - Jarkko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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!
Ballswick manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ballswick shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jarkko sprawls well. Jarkko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ballswick gets slowly back to his feet.
Jarkko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ballswick was well out of range. Poor timing from Jarkko.
Jarkko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ballswick moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballswick is looking for a triangle but Jarkko pushes his legs off easily.
Jarkko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jarkko stands and throws Ballswick's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ballswick taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ballswick wants to get back to his feet.
Jarkko cracks Ballswick with a big elbow.
Jarkko working the head and body with strikes.
Ballswick is trying to buck Jarkko off.
Jarkko has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ballswick!
Ballswick wants to control but Jarkko is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballswick really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ballswick is bucking up trying to escape but Jarkko cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
BOOM! Jarkko connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ballswick tries to buck Jarkko off but he can't manage it.
Ballswick is breathing heavily.
Jarkko with good strikes from the mount here!
Ballswick is rocked!
Jarkko is landing with some decent strikes but Ballswick is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ballswick is still in real trouble! Can Jarkko finish him?
Jarkko lands a big shot to the head and Ballswick winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Naru Jarkko!
Naru Jarkko thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Angel Concepcion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Cozad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Concepcion comes to the cage accompanied by The Descent. On his way into the cage it seems that Angel Concepcion has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Angel Concepcion seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Angel Concepcion!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor Cozad!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Concepcion circles away from the clinch attempt.
Angel Concepcion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cozad shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Concepcion napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Concepcion is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Concepcion holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cozad is stalling here. Concepcion is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cozad seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Concepcion has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Concepcion tries to move to mount but Cozad blocks the move with his legs.
Cozad wants to control but Concepcion postures up.
Concepcion misses with the ground and pound.
Cozad struggling a bit here.
Cozad is trying to get back to half guard.
Cozad struggling a bit here.
Cozad tries to escape but Concepcion is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Concepcion avoids the strikes from the bottom by Cozad.
Cozad is looking to reverse the position.
Concepcion in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Concepcion lands a nice forearm strike.
Cozad parries the strikes from Concepcion easily there. Concepcion is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cozad to escape.
Concepcion postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cozad struggling a bit here.
Cozad is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Concepcion's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Concepcion seems to be looking for submissions.
Concepcion trying to mount his opponent but Cozad defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Concepcion is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Concepcion tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cozad knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cozad wants to control but Concepcion is keeping busy.
Cozad has hold of Concepcion's hands but Concepcion slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Concepcion trying to pass the guard but Cozad defending well.
Concepcion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Concepcion is thwarting Cozad's attempts to control the position.
Cozad is in trouble now - Concepcion has advanced to mount!
Concepcion avoids the attempt from Cozad to control.
Cozad tries to reverse the position but Concepcion maintains control.
Concepcion looking to finish Cozad with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cozad!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion scoring with strikes but Cozad is staying in there.
Concepcion punishing his opponent with strikes.
Cozad is rocked!
Concepcion postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Cozad out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Concepcion goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Angel Concepcion!
Angel Concepcion retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Angel Concepcion, 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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