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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jebediah Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esteban Rodrigo Estiarte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reed comes into the arena with Reverend And The Makers - Heavyweight Champion Of The World blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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288 lbs
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287 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Jebediah Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Esteban Rodrigo Estiarte!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estiarte scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Jebediah Reed has been cut.
Reed checks a low kick from Estiarte.
Reed throws a shot from downtown. Estiarte moves away and avoids it.
That kick from Estiarte tenderised Reed's leg. Reed is trying to keep his angry face on.
Estiarte ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reed with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Estiarte scores with a nice strike.
Estiarte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Estiarte takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Esteban Rodrigo Estiarte has been cut.
Estiarte takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reed misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Estiarte there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Estiarte lands with a nice body punch.
Reed throws a right hand that misses
and Estiarte makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That kick from Estiarte tenderised Reed's leg. Reed is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reed is breathing heavily.
Estiarte moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Estiarte digs a good body shot into Reed's ribs.
Nice uppercut there from Reed.
Estiarte throws a head kick that misses.
Estiarte digs a good hook to Reed's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estiarte pushes Reed away with a front kick.
Estiarte ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Estiarte throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reed stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Estiarte connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
Estiarte gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Estiarte lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reed.
Estiarte lands an elbow just above Reed 's eye.
Estiarte comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Estiarte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reed backwards.
Reed can't find room to land a body shot as Estiarte controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Estiarte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reed misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Estiarte.
Still in the clinch, Estiarte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Estiarte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reed is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Estiarte.
Oh Reed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Estiarte.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estiarte digs a right hand underneath Reed's ribcage. Reed let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Estiarte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Estiarte unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Reed! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Estiarte is unloading with more strikes now! Reed drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esteban Rodrigo Estiarte!
An intense looking Esteban Rodrigo Estiarte took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Time for revenge has finally come, it seems... isn't it?'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kiyah Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Mayzing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiyah Matsumoto could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johnny Mayzing's chin.
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150 lbs
15 - 2 - 0 |
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165 lbs
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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
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kiyah Matsumoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Mayzing!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsumoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsumoto gets a double leg takedown into Mayzing's guard.
Matsumoto won't allow Mayzing to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsumoto pushes down on Mayzing's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Matsumoto is just content to waste time from the top position. Mayzing takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Matsumoto throwing strikes from guard but Mayzing blocks nicely.
Matsumoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayzing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsumoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Mayzing is retaining full guard.
Matsumoto sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mayzing keeping moving, preventing Matsumoto from controlling successfully.
Matsumoto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mayzing's guard.
Mayzing is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Matsumoto scores with a couple of nice shots.
Matsumoto 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.
Mayzing is defending against the submission attempts here by Matsumoto.
Mayzing is trying to stand up here but Matsumoto is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mayzing can do anything to dispel that myth.
Matsumoto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Matsumoto with the ground and pound but Mayzing uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Matsumoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mayzing is keeping the position for now.
Matsumoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mayzing is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Matsumoto looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto lands a couple of digs.
Matsumoto slips nicely into half guard.
Matsumoto is looking for a kimura here.
Matsumoto winds up and cracks Mayzing with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mayzing tries to kick Matsumoto off but Matsumoto keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mayzing is just riding it out for now. Matsumoto eventually gives up the hold.
Matsumoto throwing shots but Mayzing is blocking nicely.
Matsumoto drops an elbow to the side of Mayzing's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsumoto controlling the pace.
Matsumoto is keen to just control but Mayzing is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiyah Matsumoto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Matsumoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mayzing moves away.
Matsumoto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matsumoto thows a body shot but no joy.
Mayzing misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matsumoto thows a body shot but no joy.
Mayzing closes the distance and clinches.
Mayzing has hold of one of Matsumoto's legs. Matsumoto is fighting the takedown attempt but Mayzing gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Mayzing trying to control but Matsumoto is working from the bottom.
Matsumoto keeping full guard, as Mayzing tries to pass.
Mayzing postures up.
Matsumoto has his foot on Mayzing's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mayzing works his way back into a safe position though.
Matsumoto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayzing trying to control but Matsumoto is working from the bottom.
Matsumoto is trying to control the position but Mayzing postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayzing sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matsumoto's guard.
Matsumoto moves into full guard.
Mayzing is looking to work some ground and pound but Matsumoto has wrist control.
Matsumoto looking to control.
Matsumoto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mayzing manages to get himself to full guard.
Matsumoto wants to control from the top but Mayzing keeps moving.
Mayzing wants to get back to his feet but Matsumoto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mayzing keeping moving, preventing Matsumoto from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mayzing is keeping the position for now.
Matsumoto stops Mayzing from standing up.
Matsumoto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Matsumoto cracks Mayzing with a solid left hand.
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!
Matsumoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayzing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matsumoto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matsumoto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mayzing is keeping the position for now.
Matsumoto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mayzing is not content to let Matsumoto control the position.
Mayzing is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Matsumoto is controlling him well.
Mayzing is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kiyah Matsumoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mayzing pushes Matsumoto away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Matsumoto gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto is looking to take a break and control but Mayzing is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matsumoto in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Matsumoto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mayzing is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Matsumoto working the ground and pound from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsumoto fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Matsumoto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mayzing has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Matsumoto but great work by Mayzing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiyah Matsumoto dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Mayzing throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Matsumoto was covering up waiting for the punch and Mayzing finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mayzing must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mayzing wants to control from the top but Matsumoto keeps moving.
Matsumoto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mayzing defends well.
Mayzing trying to control but Matsumoto is working from the bottom.
Matsumoto is looking for a triangle here but Mayzing uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Matsumoto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mayzing's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto gets full guard.
Mayzing trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsumoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayzing tries to free his leg and advance position but Matsumoto is retaining full guard.
Matsumoto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matsumoto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mayzing throws a sloppy strike and Matsumoto has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Mayzing is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Matsumoto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kiyah Matsumoto!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Stefaniak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Stefaniak is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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155 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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145 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful |
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Wayne Kerr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Stefaniak!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stefaniak scores with a hook to the body. Kerr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stefaniak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stefaniak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kerr closes the distance and clinches up with Stefaniak, looking for a takedown. Kerr pushes Stefaniak against the cage but Stefaniak circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stefaniak throws a sloppy head kick and Kerr moves out of range easily.
Kerr tries to clinch but Stefaniak moves away
and Stefaniak counters with a head kick that drops Kerr to the mat! Kerr scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stefaniak cracks Kerr with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kerr tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Stefaniak pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kerr is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Stefaniak!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Guy Owen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Steptoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Owen comes to the cage accompanied by Red Hot Chili Peppers - Can't Stop. Steptoe has chosen . as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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158 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Guy Owen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Steptoe!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owen misses with a combination
and Steptoe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Owen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steptoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Owen misses with a looping right.
Owen throws a poor cross that misses
and Steptoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Owen throws a shot from downtown. Steptoe moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Steptoe misses.
Steptoe lands a nice shot to the body.
Owen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Owen throws a series of punches but Steptoe avoids them all with ease.
Owen slips a jab from Steptoe.
Owen misses with a hook.
Steptoe slips a straight right by Owen.
Owen looks to land a right hand but Steptoe moved out of range.
A punch combination from Owen misses.
Owen throws a shot from downtown. Steptoe moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Owen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Owen throws a head kick but Steptoe moves out of range.
A combination from Owen does no damage.
Steptoe scores with a decent looking hook.
Owen throws a hook but Steptoe blocks it.
Owen throws a lazy uppercut
and Steptoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Owen.
Steptoe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Owen's head backwards.
Steptoe with a nice cross.
Steptoe moves out of range as Owen strikes.
Guy Owen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steptoe walks into a stiff left hand from Owen.
Owen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Owen throws a poor cross that misses
and Steptoe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Steptoe throws a body punch but Owen moves out of range.
Steptoe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steptoe counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Owen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steptoe.
Owen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Owen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Owen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Owen drops his hands momentarily and Steptoe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Owen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steptoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Owen misses with a right hand
and Steptoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Owen misses with the combination.
Steptoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Owen throws a lazy uppercut
and Steptoe counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Steptoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Owen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Owen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Steptoe has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steptoe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Owen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Steptoe.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steptoe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Owen is looking to control Steptoe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Owen avoid being mounted?
Owen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owen gets back to full guard.
Steptoe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Owen's guard.
Steptoe trying to control the action but Owen is working from the bottom.
Steptoe works his way into full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steptoe is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Owen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Steptoe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Owen throws an off balance right hand
and Steptoe counters with a two punch combo.
Owen misses with a body shot.
Steptoe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steptoe lands a nice shot to the body.
Owen misses with a lunging right hand
and Steptoe counters with a stiff right hand.
Steptoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Owen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steptoe scores with a shot to the body.
Owen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Owen throws a sloppy body shot
and Steptoe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Owen misses with a hook
and Owen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steptoe cracks a nice hook into Owen's ribs.
Steptoe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Owen throws a shot from downtown. Steptoe moves away and avoids it.
Owen throws a series of punches but Steptoe moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owen thuds his right hand into Steptoe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steptoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Owen.
Steptoe cracks Owen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Steptoe lands a jab to Owen's midsection.
Owen throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Steptoe counter with a right hand.
Owen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steptoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Owen throws out the jab.
Owen throws a right hand that misses
and Steptoe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Owen thinking.
Owen lands with a hook. Steptoe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Owen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steptoe counters with a three punch combo that has Owen backing up. Owen nods at Steptoe to acknowledge the strikes.
Steptoe cracks a nice hook into Owen's ribs.
Decent striking displayed by Steptoe there.
Owen misses with a right hand
and Steptoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steptoe defending well as Owen loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steptoe jabs Owen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steptoe jabs Owen right on the nose. Owen blinks but takes it well.
Steptoe scores with a body shot.
Steptoe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Steptoe slips under a jab from Owen.
Steptoe staying out of range there.
Steptoe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steptoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Owen.
Owen throws a lazy uppercut
and Steptoe counters with a nice body shot.
Owen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steptoe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Steptoe duly obliges.
The crowd cheers as Steptoe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Owen doesn't seem phased though.
Steptoe lands a body shot.
Guy Owen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steptoe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Owen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Owen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steptoe defends it easily.
Steptoe works over Owen with some ground and pound from guard.
Steptoe with a nice head shot there.
Owen wants to get back to his feet but Steptoe passes into half guard.
Steptoe trying to pass the guard but Owen defending well.
Steptoe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Owen sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owen is trying to stand.
Owen tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Steptoe manages to move to mount!
You get the feeling that Owen really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steptoe trying to control but Owen is having none of it.
Owen is trying to stand up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BOOM! Steptoe connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Steptoe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Steptoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Owen was well out of range. Poor timing from Steptoe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steptoe. Owen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Owen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Owen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Owen misses with a shot to the body
and Steptoe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Owen misses with a few strikes there.
Owen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Owen connects with a right hand. Steptoe shakes it off.
A slow jab from Owen misses its intended target.
Steptoe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Owen under the eye.
Owen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steptoe.
Steptoe connects with a crisp jab.
Owen fails to land with a series of punches.
Steptoe throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Owen was covering up waiting for the punch and Steptoe finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Steptoe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owen wants to get back to his feet but Steptoe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Steptoe wants to control from the top but Owen keeps moving.
Albert Steptoe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Owen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Steptoe passes into half guard.
Well, if Steptoe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Steptoe is working for a kimura but Owen is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owen is trying to escape back to his feet but Steptoe uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Owen tries to escape but Steptoe is in control.
Owen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Steptoe wants to control but Owen is keeping busy.
Owen is keen to just control but Steptoe is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owen is trying to work for a kimura but Steptoe is defending well.
Owen is looking for a kimura here.
Albert Steptoe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steptoe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Owen trying to control the position from guard on top but Steptoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steptoe pulls Owen in close to his closed guard and prevents Owen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Owen trying to control the position from guard on top but Steptoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guy Owen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Albert Steptoe.
Well Steptoe 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Steptoe!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Davison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Da Mian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davison's entrance music is Nowhere to run. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Da Mian!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mian lands a jab-cross combination.
Davison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Davison throws out a loose jab but Mian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mian drops his hands momentarily and Davison takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Da Mian has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mian.
Mian looking to score a takedown here. Davison is defending well but Mian drives through and ends up in Davison's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mian wants to control from the top but Davison keeps moving.
Davison looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mian passes into side control.
Davison wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mian thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mian just content to control the position.
Davison gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mian is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mian controlling from the full mount.
Mian can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Davison is looking to escape.
Mian putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mian sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mian with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davison is trying to stand up.
Davison defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mian.
Davison tries to lock up and control but Mian gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davison is trying to escape the mount.
Mian has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mian is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Davison to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Davison shrugs it off.
Mian breaks from Davison's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mian has hold of Davison's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Davison manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mian looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mian looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mian lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mian is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Mian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Da Mian!
During a confident post fight interview, Da Mian 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris The Great (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khemkhaeng Kiet Sunan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris The Great!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Khemkhaeng Kiet Sunan!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiet Sunan defending well as The Great loads up on a big left hand.
Chris The Great seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Great thows a body shot but no joy.
Kiet Sunan punishes The Great's body with a nice straight punch.
Kiet Sunan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kiet Sunan.
Kiet Sunan leaves The Great with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kiet Sunan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Great to score with a decent uppercut.
The Great misses with a wild body shot.
The Great gets a double leg takedown into Kiet Sunan's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiet Sunan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kiet Sunan throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The Great slips nicely into half guard.
Kiet Sunan is looking to improve his position.
Kiet Sunan wants to control but The Great is keeping busy.
Kiet Sunan is looking to improve his position.
The Great seems to be looking for submissions.
Kiet Sunan trying to hold on to The Great's head to control him but The Great postures up.
Kiet Sunan tries to roll over but The Great keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Great is looking for a kimura but Kiet Sunan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Great to get the leverage.
Kiet Sunan is staying active underneath The Great, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The Great has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kiet Sunan defend it? The Great steps over the head and cranks it - Kiet Sunan is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for The Great!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris The Great!
Chris The Great is the new lightweight champion!
Chris The Great managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, The Nutritionists (O.R.G) »Q155 only $49!«, into his post fight interview.
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