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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between R Dekkers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Olof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olof comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I am a poor lonesome cowboy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! R Dekkers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, R Dekkers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, John Olof!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olof closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dekkers circles away.
Dekkers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Olof moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like R Dekkers has been cut.
Olof looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Olof lands a left and a right that sends Dekkers crashing to the canvas! Olof dives into mount looking to finish!
Dekkers is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olof unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Dekkers wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Olof celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Olof!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack El Capitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taite Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Whistlin' Dixie kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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225 lbs
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24
222 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack El Capitan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Taite Gordon!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract El Capitan.
El Capitan throws a body punch but Gordon moves out of range.
Gordon looks to land a combination. El Capitan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
El Capitan fails with a takedown attempt.
El Capitan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gordon blocking the ground and pound attempt from El Capitan.
El Capitan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gordon on the ground.
Gordon wants to control but El Capitan is keeping busy.
Gordon blocking the ground and pound attempt from El Capitan.
Gordon gets full guard.
Gordon controls El Capitan momentarily but El Capitan frees himself.
Gordon wants to sweep here but El Capitan controlling him for the moment.
Gordon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and El Capitan defends well.
Gordon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
El Capitan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
El Capitan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Capitan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Capitan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
El Capitan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
El Capitan trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gordon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. El Capitan defending well though.
Gordon winds up and cracks El Capitan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
El Capitan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gordon.
Gordon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed El Capitan's head.
Gordon lands with a punch from half guard.
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but El Capitan keeps working.
El Capitan is looking for a sweep. Gordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gordon working the head and body with strikes.
El Capitan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Capitan tries to get to full guard but Gordon has control of the leg.
Gordon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gordon lands a nice short elbow.
Gordon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. El Capitan defending well though.
Gordon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
El Capitan wants to get back to full guard.
El Capitan is breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gordon lands a nice short elbow.
El Capitan has hold of Gordon's hands but Gordon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gordon working over El Capitan with some ground and pound. El Capitan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gordon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
El Capitan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if El Capitan tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. El Capitan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gordon throwing strikes but missing.
El Capitan looking for a sweep. Not yet El Capitan, not yet.
Gordon throwing strikes but missing.
Gordon throwing strikes but missing.
El Capitan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gordon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gordon looks to land a right hand but El Capitan moved out of range.
El Capitan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gordon with a nice cross.
El Capitan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gordon sprawls well. Gordon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. El Capitan gets slowly back to his feet.
El Capitan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon cracks El Capitan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Horrible takedown by El Capitan or perhaps it was just good defense by Gordon which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack El Capitan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Capitan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gordon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gordon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. El Capitan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gordon!
Donk. Gordon catches El Capitan right on the button with a cross.
El Capitan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gordon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping El Capitan at a distance.
Gordon lands a jab to El Capitan's midsection.
Gordon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
El Capitan is rocked!
Gordon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oh El Capitan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gordon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Taite Gordon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Gordon.
El Capitan seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Gordon shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! El Capitan is backing up but Gordon catches him with a final right hook that drops him! El Capitan covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Gordon Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taite Gordon!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mighty Mouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yonaz Obsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Obsen's choice of entrance music: Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling. Yonaz Obsen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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140 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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156 lbs
8 - 10 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mighty Mouse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Yonaz Obsen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obsen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mouse pinned against the cage. Mouse gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Obsen lands a jab to the nose.
Mouse scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Obsen is not content to let Mouse control the position.
Obsen trying to control but Mouse postures up.
Mouse is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mouse keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mouse is pressing down on Obsen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Obsen is holding on for now.
Obsen actively working from the bottom here.
Mouse is trying to control. Obsen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mouse closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Obsen to the mat! Obsen manages to get full guard.
Obsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Obsen, not yet.
Mouse has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Obsen has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Mouse doesn't defend quickly enough and Obsen has managed to lock this one up! Can Mouse escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Obsen on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yonaz Obsen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Riformato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David McCredie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riformato's entrance music is go to sleep. A fine choice. David McCredie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
178 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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180 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Riformato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, David McCredie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCredie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Riformato sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCredie somewhat.
Riformato changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McCredie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Riformato tries for a kimura but McCredie is defending well.
Riformato looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McCredie is letting Riformato control him for a moment.
McCredie is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCredie tries to improve position but can't.
Riformato prevents McCredie from escaping the position.
McCredie is trying to get back to half guard.
Riformato scoring with punches and elbows.
McCredie wants to control but Riformato postures up.
Riformato has control of an arm but McCredie manages to advance to Riformato's back!
Riformato trying to control the position but McCredie manages to sink in the hooks.
McCredie wants to control but Riformato manages to buck him off and is now in McCredie's guard! Nice work there by Riformato!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riformato gets to his feet - McCredie follows without any prompting.
Riformato scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Riformato is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Riformato wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCredie keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riformato seems to be looking for submissions.
McCredie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Riformato is working away from the top position though.
McCredie looks gassed!
Riformato content to control rather than advance.
Riformato lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Riformato is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McCredie is trying to control but can't.
Riformato is looking for a kimura here.
Riformato throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Riformato lands with a punch from half guard.
Riformato takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Riformato dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McCredie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCredie wants it to stay on the feet.
Riformato fails with the takedown
and McCredie counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Riformato!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riformato is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by McCredie.
Riformato tries to hold on but McCredie pushes him away.
McCredie throwing strikes here but Riformato is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Riformato flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
McCredie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Riformato is surviving well by controlling McCredie's body position as best he can.
Riformato swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riformato bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riformato pushing down on McCredie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Riformato seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCredie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Riformato thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Riformato is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and McCredie reverses the position - he's now on top in Riformato's guard.
Riformato looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCredie is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Riformato pulls McCredie in close to his closed guard and prevents McCredie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Riformato is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCredie defends well.
McCredie is looking to work some ground and pound but Riformato has wrist control.
McCredie has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Riformato is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riformato lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McCredie!
Riformato raining down shots from the mount!
McCredie tries to hold on but Riformato postures up.
Riformato wants to control the pace but McCredie is squirming around nicely.
Riformato in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCredie swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Riformato has control of McCredie's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McCredie regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Riformato working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Riformato is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McCredie is surviving well by controlling Riformato's body position as best he can.
Riformato working McCredie over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Riformato dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Riformato shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCredie pinned against the cage. McCredie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Riformato shoots in but McCredie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Riformato shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Riformato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCredie has his takedown stuffed
and Riformato counters with a single leg into guard. McCredie didn't expect that.
McCredie striking from the bottom.
Riformato drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McCredie dives on top into guard.
Riformato is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riformato utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McCredie trying to control the position from guard on top but Riformato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riformato working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCredie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCredie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McCredie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Riformato trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
McCredie is looking to work some ground and pound but Riformato has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Riformato is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McCredie would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riformato working for a triangle but McCredie defends it easily.
McCredie wants to stand but Riformato has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riformato working for a triangle but McCredie defends it easily.
McCredie throws a big right hand that misses.
Steve Riformato overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Riformato is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McCredie trying to control but Riformato is working from the bottom.
Steve Riformato is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riformato is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Riformato has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McCredie wants to get up but he can't break Riformato's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Riformato working for a triangle but McCredie defends it easily.
David McCredie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCredie thows a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Riformato showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Riformato, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Riformato!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergai Poujanofski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odd Ivarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergai Poujanofski has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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208 lbs
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20
213 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergai Poujanofski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Odd Ivarov!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivarov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Odd Ivarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poujanofski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ivarov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poujanofski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ivarov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Poujanofski sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ivarov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ivarov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Poujanofski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Poujanofski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ivarov, who protects the arm well.
Ivarov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Poujanofski connects with a decent elbow.
Poujanofski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Poujanofski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Poujanofski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Poujanofski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poujanofski is trying to get an arm triangle but Ivarov is defending well.
Ivarov is looking for a sweep.
Poujanofski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ivarov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ivarov dodges the ground and pound from Poujanofski.
Poujanofski misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Poujanofski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Poujanofski is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ivarov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Ivarov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Sergai Poujanofski has been cut.
Ivarov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ivarov leaves Poujanofski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ivarov misses with a series of wild punches.
Odd Ivarov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ivarov lands a big head kick that sends Poujanofski tumbling to the mat! Ivarov takes a step backwards and waves Poujanofski back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Poujanofski is rocked!
Poujanofski is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Ivarov doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Poujanofski crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Poujanofski's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Odd Ivarov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Ellagrande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Xenakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Titus Xenakis will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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Granite chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Ellagrande!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Titus Xenakis!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Xenakis misses.
Ellagrande misses with a few strikes there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ellagrande.
Ellagrande tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from Xenakis.
Xenakis swats away the attempt to clinch by Ellagrande.
Ellagrande gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Xenakis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ellagrande taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Xenakis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Xenakis is trying to break the clinch but Ellagrande has him pressed against the cage.
Xenakis can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xenakis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Xenakis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ellagrande pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Xenakis misses with a double jab.
Nice body punch from Xenakis.
Ellagrande fails to land with a series of punches.
Ellagrande will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Ellagrande. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xenakis drops Ellagrande with a beautiful combination! Ellagrande stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Xenakis is looking for the KO!
Ellagrande is rocked!
It looks like Brandon Ellagrande has been cut.
Ellagrande leaves his chin hanging out and Xenakis seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Ellagrande crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Titus Xenakis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Touchin Bungholz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johannes Vaulen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vaulen has chosen I Love Norwegian Country as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
168 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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26
165 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Touchin Bungholz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Johannes Vaulen!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaulen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donk. Vaulen catches Bungholz right on the button with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Bungholz.
Vaulen misses with a few strikes there.
Bungholz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vaulen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bungholz fails to land the takedown.
Bungholz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vaulen is on top in guard.
Vaulen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vaulen thows a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bungholz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vaulen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vaulen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bungholz wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaulen wants to control from the top but Bungholz keeps moving.
Bungholz is trying to keep Vaulen in close.
Bungholz keeping moving, preventing Vaulen from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vaulen misses with an uppercut. Bungholz saw that one coming.
Vaulen throws a shot from downtown. Bungholz moves away and avoids it.
Bungholz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bungholz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vaulen finds it's way round the side to connect with Bungholz's head.
Bungholz moves out of range as Vaulen strikes.
Vaulen lands a nice hook to Bungholz's body. Bungholz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bungholz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vaulen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaulen jabs Bungholz right on the nose. Bungholz blinks but takes it well.
Vaulen misses with a wild combination.
Vaulen jabs at Bungholz's body.
Vaulen scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circling - Vaulen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johannes Vaulen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vaulen cracks Bungholz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bungholz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bungholz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice shot by Vaulen.
Vaulen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vaulen throws a shot to the body.
Vaulen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bungholz is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaulen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bungholz was well out of range. Poor timing from Vaulen.
Vaulen slaps away a takedown attempt from Bungholz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vaulen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bungholz doesn't seem bothered though.
Vaulen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vaulen throws the left hand but Bungholz avoids the punch easily.
Vaulen throws a series of punches but Bungholz moves out of range.
Bungholz ducks under a wild hook from Vaulen.
Vaulen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bungholz. Bungholz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vaulen looks to land a right hand but Bungholz moved out of range.
Vaulen looks to land a right hand but Bungholz moved out of range.
Vaulen works over Bungholz's head and body with a nice combination.
Vaulen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bungholz is rocked!
Vaulen Rushes Bungholz and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Bungholz is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Vaulen Piles on the pressure and Bungholz crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johannes Vaulen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mr Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Spartan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mr Gray could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Spartan's chin.
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19
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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201 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Spartan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spartan closes the distance and clinches up with Gray, looking for a takedown. Spartan pushes Gray against the cage but Gray circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spartan.
Gray drops Spartan with a beautiful combination! Spartan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gray is looking for the KO!
Spartan is rocked!
It looks like John Spartan has been cut.
Gray throws a series of punches but Spartan avoids them all with ease.
Gray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gray throws the left hand but Spartan avoids the punch easily.
Spartan throws a body punch but Gray moves out of range.
Gray misses with a hook. Spartan ducked under it nicely.
Gray throws out a loose jab but Spartan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gray throws a jab but it's blocked by Spartan.
Gray throws a jab when Spartan was well out of range.
Spartan defending well as Gray loads up on a big left hand.
Gray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spartan misses with a double jab
and Gray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartan slips under a jab.
Gray tries to bum rush Spartan with a series of wild strikes but Spartan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gray with a jab.
Gray lands with a big right hook that stumbles Spartan - he's out on his feet here! Gray follows up with another monster hook that separates Spartan from consciousness! Spartan falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Gray stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mr Gray!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mimi Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and uno dance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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22
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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23
210 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Good kicks
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mimi Masters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, uno dance!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masters lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Masters scores with a four punch combination!
Masters lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Masters misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
dance dodges the punch combination from Masters.
dance dodges the punch combination from Masters.
Mimi Masters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masters lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Masters scores with a hook to the body. dance takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
dance misses with a body shot
and Masters counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in dance's guard now.
dance looking to control.
Masters lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Masters postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
dance looking for a sweep. Not yet dance, not yet.
Masters working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
dance working a defensive guard here.
dance keeping moving, preventing Masters from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dance is pulling down on Masters's head to control his posture.
Masters is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
dance had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Masters defends it easily.
dance trying to control the position.
Masters cracks dance with a solid left hand.
dance is adopting a defensive guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
dance looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
dance is trying to control the position but Masters postures up.
dance looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters thows a big elbow that misses.
Masters thows a big elbow that misses.
Masters throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as dance works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Masters throwing strikes from guard but dance blocks nicely.
Masters passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Masters is working dance over with some ground and pound from side control.
dance parries the strikes from Masters easily there. Masters is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable dance to escape.
dance struggling a bit here.
dance is working to avoid the ground and pound but Masters connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
dance wants to control but Masters postures up.
dance is working to avoid the ground and pound but Masters connects with a decent elbow.
Masters works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused dance some visible discomfort.
dance is trying to control Masters's posture but Masters avoids it.
Masters tries to move to mount but dance blocks the move with his legs.
Masters scoring with punches and elbows.
Masters scoring with punches from side control.
dance can't do much from the bottom here.
Masters in side control lands a decent elbow.
Masters working the ground and pound.
dance is trying to control Masters's posture but Masters avoids it.
Masters connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused dance some visible discomfort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Masters working the ground and pound from side control.
dance can't do much from the bottom here.
Masters landing strikes.
Masters is working dance over with some ground and pound from side control.
Masters scores with a couple of short elbows.
Masters cracks dance with a big elbow.
Masters scoring with punches and elbows.
dance struggling a bit here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masters lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear dance down.
Masters working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Masters cracks dance with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mimi Masters 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.
Masters misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Masters.
Masters stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Masters wants it to stay on the feet.
dance misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Masters feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
dance preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Masters is working dance over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
dance trying to keep a closed guard but Masters is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masters postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Masters makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Masters with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dance preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Masters has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Masters postures up in dance's guard and throws a big left but dance blocks it.
Masters lands a couple of digs.
Masters throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as dance works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Masters connects with a couple of short punches.
Masters is working dance over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
dance looking to control but Masters passes into half guard.
Masters looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Masters is thwarting dance's attempts to control the position.
Masters lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
dance wants to control but Masters is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
dance is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Masters is staying active.
Masters 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.
Masters drops an elbow to the side of dance's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Masters connects with a nice short shot to dance's temple.
dance is trying to maintain the position but Masters is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Masters.
dance is trying to control but can't.
Masters thows a huge punch but dance dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Masters drops an elbow to the side of dance's head.
Masters is thwarting dance's attempts to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Masters fails to land with a series of punches.
Masters is trying hard to land a takedown here. dance sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
dance is looking to clinch.
dance shoots in for a takedown but Masters shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mimi Masters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of uno dance.
Masters moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
dance closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Masters catches dance with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
dance throws a head kick but Masters moves out of range.
dance takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Masters lands a jab to dance's midsection.
dance has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Masters finds it's way round the side to connect with dance's head.
Masters lands the left hand.
Masters works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Masters throws a combination. dance tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Masters shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
dance tries to hold on but Masters postures up.
Masters landing strikes, looking to finish!
dance tries to lock up and control but Masters gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
dance in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mimi Masters dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Masters shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
dance tries to lock up and control but Masters gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Masters scoring with strikes but dance is staying in there.
BOOM! Masters connects with a massive shot to the dome!
dance takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
dance wants to control but Masters is having none of it.
Masters is landing with some decent strikes but dance is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by Masters.
dance tries to lock up and control but Masters gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Masters lands with some vicious ground and pound - can dance hang on?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Masters working dance over with strikes here.
dance is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
dance might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Masters kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dance takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Masters landing strikes from the mount.
Masters working dance over with strikes here.
dance tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Masters lands with some vicious ground and pound - can dance hang on?
Masters lands with some strikes.
Masters pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
dance wants to hold on but Masters pushes him away.
Masters lands a heavy elbow.
Masters scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish dance?
dance wants to try and get back to his feet.
dance wants to hold on but Masters pushes him away.
dance is in all sorts of trouble here.
dance is in a horrible position here. Masters smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
dance wants to hold on but Masters pushes him away.
dance is squirming around, avoiding Masters's attempts to control the action.
Masters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that dance can do to turn this around?
dance taking shots to the head.
Masters trying to control but dance is having none of it.
dance wants to control but Masters is having none of it.
Masters lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
dance tries to hold on but Masters pushes him away.
Masters raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters landing strikes from the mount and dance is in trouble!
Masters with the ground and pound from mount.
dance tries to hold on but Masters pushes him away.
Masters lands with some vicious ground and pound - can dance hang on?
Masters avoids the attempt from dance to control.
Masters is landing with some decent strikes but dance is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
dance wants to control but Masters is having none of it.
dance wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Masters lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
dance tries to lock up and control but Masters gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Masters working dance over with strikes here.
Masters avoids the attempt from dance to control.
Masters connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Masters with good strikes from the mount here!
Masters avoids the attempt from dance to control.
Mimi Masters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Despite being in the dominant position, uno dance just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Masters tries for a takedown but dance sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masters drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
uno dance has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mimi Masters is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
dance avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Masters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mimi Masters showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Masters has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mimi Masters!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jones Whitelaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Bighouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bighouse has chosen Isontalon Antti ja Rannanjärvi as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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303 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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292 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong |
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jones Whitelaw!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Bighouse!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitelaw throws the kick towards the body but Bighouse avoids it.
Whitelaw moves in looking to clinch but Bighouse pushes him off.
Whitelaw doesn't manage to clinch there - Bighouse circles away.
Whitelaw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Whitelaw is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Whitelaw fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bighouse fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Whitelaw sprawls well initially but Bighouse persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Bighouse.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bighouse wants to stand up but Whitelaw is controlling the position.
Bighouse seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Whitelaw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bighouse pulls his head out easily.
Bighouse throwing shots but Whitelaw is blocking nicely.
Whitelaw is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bighouse's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bighouse's back!
Bighouse trying to control the action but Whitelaw just sinks the hooks in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bighouse breaks Whitelaw's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bighouse trying to control but Whitelaw is working from the bottom.
Whitelaw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Whitelaw is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Whitelaw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bighouse trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitelaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bighouse throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Whitelaw had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bighouse defends it easily.
Bighouse got a little sloppy there for a moment and Whitelaw has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bighouse has managed to get both his arms back between Whitelaw's legs - danger averted.
Whitelaw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Whitelaw has momentary wrist control but Bighouse slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bighouse accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bighouse avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bighouse wants to control from the top but Whitelaw keeps moving.
Bighouse stands and steps away. Whitelaw gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Whitelaw is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bighouse's half guard.
Whitelaw is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Whitelaw will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Whitelaw is breathing heavily.
Whitelaw wants to work for an arm triangle but Bighouse is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bighouse is pressing down on Whitelaw's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bighouse is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Whitelaw is controlling him.
Whitelaw is looking to work some ground and pound but Bighouse has wrist control.
Bighouse wants to stand up but Whitelaw is controlling him.
Bighouse striking off his back but it's not causing Whitelaw any problems.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitelaw is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bighouse moves into the clinch successfully.
Whitelaw lands a hook that snaps the head of Bighouse backwards.
Whitelaw using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitelaw throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Whitelaw has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bighouse regains guard immediately.
Whitelaw landing with the ground and pound.
Whitelaw cracks Bighouse with a solid left hand.
Whitelaw lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bighouse looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whitelaw is one step ahead there.
Whitelaw is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bighouse can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whitelaw stands up over Bighouse, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Whitelaw keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bighouse's head.
Bighouse is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Whitelaw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Whitelaw dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Whitelaw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Whitelaw is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bighouse is defending well for now.
A short right from Whitelaw.
Whitelaw wants a takedown but no success here.
Bighouse wants to break free but Whitelaw has control.
Nice body punch from Bighouse.
Bighouse is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Whitelaw is defending well for now.
Whitelaw lands a shot to the body.
Bighouse has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bighouse looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Whitelaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Whitelaw has Bighouse pressed against the cage, preventing Bighouse from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Whitelaw tries to land knees in the clinch but Bighouse avoids the damage to the body.
Whitelaw is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bighouse takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right from Whitelaw.
Whitelaw tries to land a knee to the head but Bighouse blocks with his arms.
Whitelaw is trying to drag Bighouse to the mat but Bighouse just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bighouse has had enough of the clinch but Whitelaw keeps him there for the moment.
Whitelaw tries to land a knee to the head but Bighouse blocks with his arms.
Whitelaw landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitelaw lands a body shot.
Whitelaw utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bighouse as Whitelaw tries to tie him up.
Whitelaw trying to land knees to the body.
Whitelaw working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bighouse misses with a knee strike.
Whitelaw looking to throw knees to the head but Bighouse is blocking nicely.
Bighouse has Whitelaw pushed against the cage.
Whitelaw prevents Bighouse from breaking the clinch.
Bighouse is pressed up against the cage. Whitelaw has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bighouse down to the mat. Bighouse avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jones Whitelaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whitelaw with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bighouse counters with a nice double leg into side control. Whitelaw won't be happy with that.
Bighouse throws an elbow but Whitelaw slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bighouse wants to control but Whitelaw is keeping him busy.
Whitelaw tries to bench press Bighouse off him but Bighouse keeps the position.
Whitelaw gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitelaw is pressing down on Bighouse's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Whitelaw throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bighouse escapes and throws Whitelaw's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Whitelaw tries to improve position but can't.
Bighouse landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Whitelaw sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Whitelaw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bighouse lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bighouse tries to stand but can't do so whilst Whitelaw controls his leg.
Whitelaw moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitelaw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bighouse doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bighouse manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bighouse content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Whitelaw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bighouse must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bighouse wants to control from the top but Whitelaw keeps moving.
Whitelaw wants to sweep here but Bighouse controlling him for the moment.
Whitelaw is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bighouse stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Whitelaw throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Whitelaw misses with a takedown attempt
and Bighouse counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Whitelaw missing with knees to the body.
Bighouse wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bighouse trying to control the position but instead, Whitelaw has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bighouse into the cage.
Bighouse decides to pull guard.
Whitelaw working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bighouse looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whitelaw is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whitelaw drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Whitelaw as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Bighouse screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Whitelaw! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jones Whitelaw!
Jones Whitelaw retains his super heavyweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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