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HMMA 35 Andersen V Pennanen PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barney Stinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Green has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Barney Stinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Green!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Stinson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Green doesn't seem phased though.
Green shoots in for a takedown but Stinson shows good takedown defense.
Stinson sizes up Green with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Mark Green has been cut.
Green walks into a left hand.
A jab from Stinson finds it's way through Green's defenses.
Green is rocked!
Barney Stinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Stinson knocks out Green with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Stinson before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Stinson picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Barney Stinson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norman Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ultimate Brutality (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mann kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dead Memories. Brutality is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGQY2tMo0K4. Norman Mann has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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204 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Norman Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ultimate Brutality!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brutality scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brutality trying to control the action but Mann is working from the bottom.
Mann is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mann is working hard here to advance position.
Brutality wants to control but Mann is keeping him busy.
Brutality working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Brutality is looking to take a break and control but Mann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Mann's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brutality's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mann is trying to get back to full guard.
Brutality passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brutality working away.
Mann is trying to improve his position.
Mann keeping his opponent close.
Brutality wants to control but Mann is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann tries to improve position but can't.
Mann prevents Brutality from improving position.
Brutality grinds an elbow into Mann's temple.
Brutality trying to control the position but Mann is working away.
Mann is trying to improve his position.
Brutality tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage 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!
Mann tries to buck Brutality off but Brutality is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brutality tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Mann is looking to regain half guard here but Brutality keeps moving and retains side control.
Brutality tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mann tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brutality working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here.
Brutality wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mann keeps working.
Mann is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brutality scores with punches from side control.
Brutality trying to control the position but Mann is working away.
Brutality is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mann knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ultimate Brutality dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mann wants to clinch.
Brutality displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mann.
Mann tries to clinch up.
Brutality misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brutality swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brutality checks a low kick from Mann.
Brutality tries to clinch but Mann moves out of range.
Mann takes the fight into the clinch.
Mann scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brutality paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brutality gets tackled into the cage by Mann. Mann maintains the clinch.
Brutality pulls guard.
Mann looking to pass the guard.
Mann wants to control from the top but Brutality keeps moving.
Mann looking to pass the guard.
Brutality is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Brutality wants to control but Mann is keeping him busy.
Brutality uses his free foot to push down on Mann's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mann.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann can't escape the position.
Ultimate Brutality has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brutality jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mann manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mann looks to move to half guard but instead Brutality has passed into mount! Damn!
Mann really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brutality trying to control but Mann is having none of it.
Mann is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann is squirming around, avoiding Brutality's attempts to control the action.
Brutality landing strikes, looking to finish!
Brutality postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mann looks a forlorn figure.
Brutality is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mann can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mann is working to get back to half guard.
Mann regains half guard.
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!
Brutality seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mann does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brutality wants to stand up but Mann is controlling the position.
Brutality performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brutality is nestled in close to Mann, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brutality seems to be working for a kimura but Mann defends the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brutality is trying to control the action in half guard but Mann is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ultimate Brutality showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mann avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brutality manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mann on his heels. He'll look to pass Mann's guard now, I'm sure.
Mann lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brutality!
Mann goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Brutality turns into him and now he's in Mann's guard.
Mann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brutality manages to get himself to full guard.
Mann will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brutality is trying to control the position but Mann postures up.
Mann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brutality is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mann is aware though and is defending well.
Mann is looking to work some ground and pound but Brutality has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann works over Brutality with some ground and pound from guard.
Mannis looking to pass into half guard but Brutality pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Brutality is in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brutality won't allow Mann to sweep him here.
Mann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mann keeping full guard, as Brutality tries to pass.
Brutality with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mann has a closed guard, preventing Brutality from standing up.
Mann trying to keep a closed guard but Brutality is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann wants to hit a switch here but Brutality passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mann there!
Brutality lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
It looks like Norman Mann has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brutality lands a nice shot to the head.
Mann tries to reverse the position but Brutality maintains control.
Mann regains half guard.
Brutality thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mann is trying to maintain the position but Brutality is very close to passing his half guard.
Mann is pressing down on Brutality's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mann controls Brutality momentarily but Brutality frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann is looking for a triangle but Brutality pushes his legs off easily.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Brutality from controlling successfully.
Mann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brutality trying to control the position from guard on top but Mann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brutality scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brutality slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Norman Mann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mann throws his legs up looking for a submission but Brutality uses it to pass to side control.
Mann is trying to work for a sweep but Brutality has mounted him!
Mann regains half guard.
Brutality wants to pass the guard but Mann is defending well.
Mann wants to improve his position but Brutality is controlling well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brutality trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ultimate Brutality.
I've got Brutality winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ultimate Brutality!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Flo Tinaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy Bonjasky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tinaway comes to the cage accompanied by Sonic Boom Six - Floating Away. Bonjasky has chosen LP - Hit the floor as his entrance music. Remy Bonjasky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Flo Tinaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Remy Bonjasky!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Bonjasky. Those never looked like landing.
Bonjasky darts in and clinches Tinaway up against the cage.
Bonjasky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tinaway moves in looking to clinch but Bonjasky pushes him off.
Bonjasky lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tinaway misses with a takedown attempt
and Bonjasky counters with a low kick, right behind Tinaway 's knee.
Bonjasky lands a big head kick that sends Tinaway tumbling to the mat! Bonjasky takes a step backwards and waves Tinaway back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Flo Tinaway has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tinaway misses with a body kick.
Tinaway tries to clinch but Bonjasky moves out of range.
Tinaway shoots in but Bonjasky avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bonjasky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tinaway shoots in for a takedown but Bonjasky shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flo Tinaway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tinaway shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bonjasky defends it nicely.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Tinaway. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
No joy there for Bonjasky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonjasky smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bonjasky moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tinaway fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bonjasky avoids it really well and circles away.
Remy Bonjasky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonjasky scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bonjasky looks to land a combination but Tinaway avoids it well.
Bonjasky connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tinaway is rocked!
Bonjasky catches Tinaway with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Tinaway forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Remy Bonjasky!
After the fight, Remy Bonjasky was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Emerlong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clegane is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Goodbye. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fernando Emerlong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sandor Clegane!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clegane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Sandor Clegane has been cut.
Clegane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Emerlong.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Clegane tries to clinch but Emerlong is having none of it.
Clegane blocks the body kick.
Nice cross by Emerlong.
Emerlong lands a nice shot that snaps Clegane's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clegane has a takedown stuffed.
Clegane dives in and grabs Emerlong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Emerlong pushes down on Clegane's head and hops out.
Emerlong drops Clegane with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Clegane looks back up at him and smiles so Emerlong waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Clegane is rocked!
Emerlong fakes the body blow, causing Clegane to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Clegane goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fernando Emerlong!
A relieved looking Fernando Emerlong thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jin Takeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alarcon Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ramirez 's choice of entrance music: War is my destiny. Jin Takeda has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jin Takeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Alarcon Ramirez !
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeda misses with a left hand
and Ramirez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A leg kick checked by Ramirez .
Takeda's corner calls for a 1-2. Takeda obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ramirez slips a straight right by Takeda.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ramirez .
Ramirez tries to land a body kick
and Takeda counters with a stiff right hand.
Takeda throws out a leg kick but Ramirez moves out of range and Takeda only half commits.
Takeda misses with a straight left.
Ramirez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Takeda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramirez misses with a straight left.
Takeda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ramirez counters with a thumping low kick.
Ramirez looks to land a left hand but Takeda moved out of range nicely.
Ramirez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramirez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ramirez .
Jin Takeda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takeda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ramirez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alarcon Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeda looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ramirez . That's going to slow Takeda down.
Ramirez throws a leg kick but Takeda sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Takeda lands with a hook. Ramirez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Takeda throws a hook but Ramirez blocks it.
Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takeda.
Ramirez slips under a jab.
Ramirez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takeda.
Takeda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takeda looks to land a body kick but Ramirez moved away.
Ramirez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ramirez is defended easily by Takeda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramirez .
Takeda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takeda misses the shot to the body.
Takeda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ramirez tries a low kick but Takeda avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ramirez .
Takeda paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Takeda scores with a punch to the head.
Ramirez misses with a straight right.
Ramirez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ramirez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ramirez .
Ramirez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Takeda is pressing down on Ramirez 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ramirez is in close to Takeda's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Takeda.
Ramirez content to stall in guard here.
Takeda working for a triangle but Ramirez defends it easily.
Takeda is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ramirez rolls with it to try and escape but Takeda cranks on the arm and Ramirez is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jin Takeda!
Jin Takeda decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Salace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trip Kenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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6 - 1 - 0 |
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213 lbs
20 - 19 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Salace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Trip Kenzie!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenzie feints and as Salace raises his hands in defense, Kenzie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kenzie trying to control the position from guard on top but Salace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salace is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Salace is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kenzie is aware though and is defending well.
Salace utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kenzie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Salace has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kenzie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kenzie trying to control the position from guard on top but Salace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenzie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenzie throwing strikes but missing.
Salace working for a triangle but Kenzie defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenzie postures up.
Salace working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kenzie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kenzie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Salace will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kenzie is looking to stand up but Salace won't let him.
Salace looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Salace wants to sweep here but Kenzie controlling him for the moment.
Kenzie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Salace has his foot on Kenzie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kenzie works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salace trying to keep a closed guard but Kenzie is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Salace working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kenzie has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salace is refusing to be controlled, as Kenzie sits in half guard.
Salace lands with a few short shots to the body.
Salace wants to improve his position but Kenzie is controlling well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenzie lands strikes from half guard.
Salace looking for submissions off his back.
Kenzie tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Salace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salace is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kenzie pulls his head out easily.
Salace is looking for a sweep. Kenzie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salace is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kenzie pulls his head out easily.
Salace moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Salace tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kenzie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salace is keeping the position for now.
Salace keeping moving, preventing Kenzie from controlling successfully.
Kenzie decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Salace, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Salace finds it's way through Kenzie's defenses.
Salace looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kenzie!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salace lands a heavy elbow.
Salace pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Salace lands a big elbow.
Kenzie gets back to half guard.
Salace passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kenzie!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Salace lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Salace dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kenzie lands a right hook to the body.
Kenzie scores with a jab to the body.
Kenzie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Salace manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Salace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kenzie!
Kenzie scores with a jab. Salace acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Salace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenzie manages to avoid it.
Kenzie misses with a two punch combination.
Kenzie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Salace sprawls well initially but Kenzie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Simon Salace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kenzie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salace is in trouble now - Kenzie has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salace is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kenzie is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Salace is trying to escape the mount.
Salace is working hard here to advance position.
Salace tries to lock up and control but Kenzie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kenzie with shots to the head and body - Salace looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kenzie wants to control the pace but Salace is squirming around nicely.
Kenzie avoids the attempt from Salace to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie tries to control but Salace wriggling away.
Kenzie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Salace slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salace wants to control but Kenzie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kenzie decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Kenzie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salace fails to land with a series of punches.
Kenzie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Trip Kenzie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salace throws an off balance right hand
and Kenzie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kenzie throws a series of punches but Salace moves out of range.
Kenzie scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salace is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Salace sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Salace has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kenzie is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salace is defending against the submission attempts here by Kenzie.
Kenzie is keen to just control but Salace is a slippery customer.
Salace trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenzie has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Salace's face.
Salace slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kenzie prevents Salace from improving his position.
Kenzie trying to control from half guard but Salace is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trip Kenzie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Salace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kenzie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Salace counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Salace wants to pass the guard but Kenzie is keeping the position.
Kenzie has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Salace off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
No joy there for Salace, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Salace throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kenzie counters with a body kick.
Salace tries to sprawl but Kenzie drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salace looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Salace trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salace is trying to get back to full guard.
Kenzie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Salace blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kenzie.
Salace looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Salace manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kenzie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salace is keeping the position for now.
Salace working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kenzie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kenzie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kenzie is looking to work some ground and pound but Salace has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie trying to control the position from guard on top but Salace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salace working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kenzie has passed into half guard!
Salace is trying to stand.
Salace keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kenzie not doing much here.
Kenzie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie trying to control from half guard but Salace is working away.
Salace looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Salace is trying to control but can't.
Kenzie wants to stand up but Salace has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Salace is trying to get back to full guard.
Kenzie is thwarting Salace's attempts to control the position.
Kenzie slips a nice elbow through Salace's hands, connecting with Salace's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie wants to take a breather but Salace is having none of it.
Kenzie winds up and cracks Salace with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kenzie is looking to take a break and control but Salace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Salace wants to improve his position but Kenzie is controlling well.
Salace is trying to control but can't.
Salace avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kenzie.
Salace is staying active underneath Kenzie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Salace is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salace has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Kenzie. Oh but Salace has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Kenzie goes limp - he's gone! Salace jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Simon Salace!
Simon Salace decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuri CoxX (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agaton Piaskun (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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210 lbs
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216 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuri CoxX!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Agaton Piaskun!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piaskun shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
CoxX tries to roll over but Piaskun keeps him under control.
CoxX is looking to escape.
Piaskun thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed CoxX's head.
Piaskun controlling the action here.
CoxX regains full guard. Nicely done.
Piaskun must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
CoxX wants to hit a switch here but Piaskun passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for CoxX there!
Piaskun lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
CoxX tries to hold on but Piaskun postures up.
Piaskun lands with some vicious ground and pound - can CoxX hang on?
That's one minute gone in the round.
CoxX sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
CoxX is looking for a sweep. Piaskun is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Piaskun is looking to pass CoxX's guard but actually CoxX recovers to full guard.
Piaskun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
CoxX working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Piaskun.
Piaskun wants to pass the guard but CoxX is keeping the position.
Piaskun trying to control but CoxX is working from the bottom.
Piaskun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Piaskun works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Piaskun is looking to take a break and control but CoxX is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
CoxX has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Piaskun is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
CoxX is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Piaskun's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Piaskun's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piaskun trying to control the hands but CoxX breaks the grip.
CoxX is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Piaskun. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
CoxX lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Piaskun can't escape the position.
CoxX misses with a punch to the head.
Piaskun avoids the strikes from CoxX.
Piaskun defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Piaskun looking very determined here, making life difficult for CoxX.
Piaskun turns into CoxX and is now in his guard.
CoxX 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CoxX is pulling down on Piaskun's head to control his posture.
Piaskun postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
CoxX working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Piaskun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Piaskun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Piaskun content to stall in guard here.
CoxX wants to sweep here but Piaskun controlling him for the moment.
Piaskun wants to control from the top but CoxX keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Agaton Piaskun was stalling too much, according to the referee.
CoxX clinches up against the cage.
CoxX working hard to break the clinch.
Piaskun is trying to break free.
CoxX is looking to control Piaskun's arms but Piaskun gets an underhook and turns him. Now CoxX has his back to the cage.
Piaskun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
CoxX tries to land a body kick
and Piaskun counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piaskun circles away from the clinch attempt
and Piaskun counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
CoxX is trying to get back to full guard.
CoxX is looking to control Piaskun's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can CoxX avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Agaton Piaskun 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.
Piaskun walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
CoxX tries to clinch up.
A jab from CoxX does it's job there.
Piaskun blocks a jab.
CoxX misses with a takedown attempt
and Piaskun counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
CoxX scores with a head kick.
Piaskun ducks under a wild hook from CoxX.
Piaskun avoids the head kick by CoxX.
CoxX pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Piaskun drops his hands momentarily and CoxX takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
CoxX fails with the takedown
and Piaskun counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CoxX misses with an uppercut.
CoxX scores with a nice right hand.
CoxX throws a head kick that misses.
CoxX tries to close the distance and clinch but Piaskun swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
CoxX lands a body shot.
Piaskun fails with a takedown attempt.
Piaskun avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yuri CoxX is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Piaskun throws a looping overhand right but CoxX ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from CoxX does no damage.
CoxX throws a hook but Piaskun blocks it.
A punch lands to the side of Piaskun 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
CoxX throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Piaskun counters with a nice body kick.
Piaskun fakes the leg kick and cracks CoxX in 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!
Piaskun looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Piaskun shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Piaskun wants to pass to mount but CoxX is defending the position.
Piaskun working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Piaskun.
Piaskun thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Piaskun content to control rather than advance.
CoxX tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Piaskun has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piaskun drops a big elbow. That's hurt CoxX! More shots from Piaskun and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Agaton Piaskun!
During a confident post fight interview, Agaton Piaskun 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 Berkeley Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoo Gun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt comes to the cage accompanied by The Joker. Gun has chosen Sabotage as his entrance music. Yoo Gun is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Berkeley Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yoo Gun!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Yoo Gun has been cut.
Hunt digs a good body shot into Gun's ribs.
Hunt moves away from the strike by Gun.
Hunt lands a jab.
Hunt lands a slapping body shot.
Gun looks gassed!
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!
Hunt scores with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Gun does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt swings for the body but Gun moves out of range.
Hunt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hunt lands a big head kick that sends Gun to the canvas! Hunt follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Berkeley Hunt!
After winning the bout, Berkeley Hunt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Stroud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Slain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stroud's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Vallenfyre - Iconoclast. Slain has chosen green green grass as his entrance music. Billy Slain has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Stroud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Slain!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slain blocks a leg kick.
Stroud clinches with his opponent.
Slain misses with a knee to the head.
Stroud has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Slain after a bit of a struggle.
Slain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slain lands an elbow that stopped Stroud in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Tom Stroud has been cut.
Stroud is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Slain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stroud is defending well for now.
Slain lands a good knee to the midsection. Stroud won't want to take too many of those.
Stroud working hard to break the clinch.
Stroud pushes Slain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slain tries to throw a body punch but Stroud avoids it by throwing Slain back against the cage.
Stroud avoiding damage as Slain throws knees to the body.
Slain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stroud avoids it.
Slain just leaning against Stroud, taking a breather.
Slain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stroud backwards.
Slain working Stroud over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A shot in the inside from Slain.
Stroud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slain lands an elbow inside that Stroud shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slain with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Slain fails to land.
Slain avoiding damage as Stroud throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Slain as Stroud tries to tie him up.
Slain is pressed up against the cage. Stroud has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Slain down to the mat. Slain avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stroud will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stroud gets a clinch.
Slain throws a knee to the head but misses.
Slain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stroud.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Stroud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slain throws an elbow that misses.
Stroud has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Slain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stroud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stroud manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Slain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A shot to the liver by Stroud. Beautiful body shot.
Stroud throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stroud throws out a loose jab but Slain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Slain there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stroud will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stroud throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slain.
Stroud wants to slow Slain down by chopping away at his legs.
Slain moves in looking to clinch but Stroud pushes him off.
Slain doesn't manage to clinch there - Stroud circles away.
Tom Stroud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Slain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slain drives through and clinches with Stroud against the cage.
Slain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroud can't break the clinch.
Stroud tries to work over Slain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stroud blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Slain.
Stroud scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slain creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stroud's defenses.
Slain lands a knee to the body.
Slain lands with a left to the head.
Stroud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slain's elbow.
Stroud prevents a body shot from Slain.
Slain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stroud displaying some good clinch control by pressing Slain up against the cage.
Stroud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slain stalls.
A short right from Slain on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Slain.
Stalling in the clinch from Slain.
Slain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stroud is defending well for now.
Stroud takes an elbow to the temple.
Stroud is trying to break the clinch but Slain is controlling him.
Stroud works on Slain's body with a couple of short punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stroud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stroud has a takedown stuffed.
Stroud misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Slain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Stroud's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Slain tries to clinch but Stroud is having none of it.
Stroud with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Slain tries to clinch up
enabling Stroud to counter with a crisp jab.
Slain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stroud throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stroud misses with an uppercut.
Stroud throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Slain on the side of the head.
Stroud swings for the body but Slain moves out of range.
Stroud looks to land a combination but Slain avoids it well.
Stroud misses with a takedown attempt - Slain sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Slain tries to close the distance and clinch but Stroud swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slain moves in looking to clinch but Stroud pushes him off.
Stroud misses with a combination
and Slain counters with a body kick that stops Stroud in his tracks momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Stroud.
Stroud looks to land a combination but Slain avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Slain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stroud avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stroud throws a big shot that misses.
Billy Slain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stroud connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slain's hands.
Slain takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Slain is looking to clinch but Stroud is avoiding it.
Slain checks a low kick from Stroud.
Stroud defending well as Slain loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slain tries to clinch but Stroud is having none of it.
Slain ducks under a wild hook from Stroud.
Stroud swats away the attempt to clinch by Slain.
Stroud misses with a body kick.
Slain is looking to clinch but Stroud is avoiding it.
Stroud will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tom Stroud is winning the standup battle so far.
Slain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stroud gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Slain moves into the clinch.
Stroud misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stroud takes an elbow to the temple.
Stroud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stroud is looking to control Slain's arms but Slain gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stroud has his back to the cage.
Slain lands an elbow inside that Stroud shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroud taking a breather.
Slain lands an elbow inside.
Stroud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slain wants to clinch.
Slain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stroud dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stroud misses the shot to the body.
Slain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stroud avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stroud lands a lovely overhand right.
Stroud throws a series of punches but Slain avoids them all with ease.
Stroud looks to score with a jab to the body but Slain is just out of range.
Tom Stroud is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slain slips a jab and a cross from Stroud.
Slain is looking to clinch but Stroud is avoiding it.
Stroud swats away the attempt to clinch by Slain.
Slain scores with a head kick. Stroud tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Slain avoids the body shot from Stroud.
Stroud changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stroud is looking to land body kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stroud misses the shot to the body.
Stroud shoots in for a takedown but Slain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Slain slips a jab and a cross from Stroud.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stroud forces Slain back against the cage and clinches.
Billy Slain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Slain gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Slain lands an elbow that stopped Stroud in his tracks for a moment.
Slain lands an elbow inside that Stroud shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Stroud dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tom Stroud's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Slain clinches up with Stroud and pushes him back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Slain obliges.
Slain just leaning against Stroud, taking a breather.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Slain.
Stroud takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stroud wants a takedown but no success here.
Slain digs a right hand into Stroud's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stroud's gas tank.
Slain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slain working Stroud over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slain lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Slain looking to throw knees to the head but Stroud is blocking nicely.
Slain lands a nice elbow.
Slain lands an elbow that stopped Stroud in his tracks for a moment.
Tom Stroud's cut is getting worse.
Stroud takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slain lands an elbow just above Stroud 's eye.
Slain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Slain.
Slain landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slain just leaning against Stroud, taking a breather.
Slain crunches a lovely knee into Stroud's ribcage.
Slain scores a nice knee to the body.
Slain unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Slain lands an elbow inside that Stroud shrugs off.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Slain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stroud backwards.
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!
A bit of stalling here from Slain.
Nice elbow from Slain.
Slain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stroud has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Slain connects with a knee to the head.
Stroud prevents a body shot from Slain.
Slain gets through Stroud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stroud has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Slain is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Slain connects with a knee to the head.
Tom Stroud's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Stroud has hold of one of Slain's legs. Slain is fighting the takedown attempt but Stroud gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Stroud is looking to stand up but Slain won't let him.
Slain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stroud postures up in Slain's guard and throws a big left but Slain blocks it.
Slain manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stroud is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slain throws some wild stikes that Stroud manages to avoid easily.
Stroud is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Slain content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Let's hope that Slain has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Slain trying to control but Stroud is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stroud wants to control but Slain is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Slain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Slain has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Slain!
Billy Slain gave a mention to Punishment Nutrition - All 159Q products now $75 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Andersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juho Pennanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Klaus Andersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Juho Pennanen!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersen wants to clinch.
Andersen closes the distance and clinches up with Pennanen, looking for a takedown. Andersen pushes Pennanen against the cage but Pennanen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andersen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pennanen sprawls well. Pennanen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Andersen gets slowly back to his feet.
Pennanen throws an overhand right that lands on Andersen's shoulder, as Andersen tries to avoid the shot.
Andersen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pennanen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andersen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersen is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Pennanen is positioning himself well to prevent Andersen advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pennanen!
Pennanen is trying to escape the mount.
Pennanen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andersen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Andersen throwing strikes here but Pennanen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Pennanen tries to lock up and control but Andersen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pennanen is squirming around, avoiding Andersen's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersen thowing shots but they're missing.
Andersen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Pennanen is squirming around, avoiding Andersen's attempts to control the action.
Andersen working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Pennanen turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Andersen off and cradles Pennanen's limp body as Andersen celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Klaus Andersen!
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